miracletoday:

If u see the way my heart was beating reading this. Thank God for your life and that of the baby. Thank God for success of the operation. Ur experience is similar to mine. Except that my belly button protruded,(which we see as normal, me I was even liking it,cos my navel as always been the inner type.), but it is pulling the uterus, causing pressure on it, leading to inflammation. I ve been on antibiotics etc,operation was ruled out unless I want to bring baby out. I responded to drugs. I was discharged this morning.

Thank God!!!! I was refreshing Naira land just to read an update from you. Thank God antibiotics worked and no surgery, because surgery while pregnant is a different story. We thank God! I am so happy for you, we will carry our babies to full term. Please rest well and take care

kokaiye:
In general abi wat? is my eyes paining me abi wat did i just read? In lagos abi where? . nawao!!! General cn nva bill dis high... Private?! Yes... But ridiculously thieves in disguised private hospital can bill patients dt high price.

Private

Omakraid:

It is well oo, na original General hospital. No wonder many people around me here go to primary health care or even private hospitals

private hospitals self get level, heard at ANC on Thursday that my clinic charge roughly 350k for CS and it's plastic surgery they do...they don't sew abi stitch de ni after the process

Funky123:


private hospitals self get level, heard at ANC on Thursday that my clinic charge roughly 350k for CS and it's plastic surgery they do...they don't sew abi stitch de ni after the process

Nawa ooo, the private I use is owned by a gynaecologist who works in one of the Federal Medical Centres in Nas state and he has about three hospitals. I think all these prices are dependent on location and the charges of his hospital in Abuja will be higher cos I remember a day I was in his office and he was talking to a student doctor about always considering location before fixing prices on anything. Even in the hospital scan is 1500, tests like malaria is 700 so I think it's largely dependent on location. Here in the North where I am, Primary health cares has more clients for all types of sicknesses than private hospitals.
When I asked how much for normal delivery and he gave that amount, I was shocked that when I got home I told DH the doctor said between 150-200k , though their CS is over 100k.

Abeg how dem dey do the tommy if dem no sew am?

Sassy256:
Hello mums
Goodevening.
I've been following this page as a guest for a while but finally registered.
Pls I'm 11 weeks pregnant and I have a lot of spitting and odd taste in my mouth, I cannot swallow saliva please what can I do to stop this? Also how long does it usually last? I didn't have this with my previous pregnancies and I don't have any other symptoms aside from tiredness and headaches when I'm stressed.
Pls help. Thank you

so sorry mama, I heard each pregnancy is different lol, nah the hand wey this one bring be that.
My spitting stopped totally at 4months.
U can chew garden egg. Or buy sweets . I used garden egg mostly Sha .

Omakraid:

Hmmmn, deep

You're minding her, I can swear with my life that in the past 48hrs she has said lot of shit about me, here she is acting the opposite and she has the gut to be calling someone snake when she's herself is a serpent. #wereydeydisguise

Baby lists

Diapers (buy one pack newborn, 2 packs size 1 and one pack size 2, to get you through that first few weeks. Then buy according to size after). newborns can go through 8 diaper changes daily (!!!! ) and boys pee more, but don't buy too many because you can't predict size of your baby and you don't know quickly they will grow (I've seen a baby go from newborn to size 2 in 3 weeks). so at least 1 or 2 pack of newborn diapers will hopefully last you for a week and if your baby still needs newborn, buy weekly. If after it finishes your baby needs size 1, at least you have 2 packs at home to give you time before having to run to the supermarket or market to buy more.

Baby wipes: look for the unscented ones, less likely to irritate skin.

Diaper rash cream: Sudafed is what all my sisters used (especially the one who is a pharmacist). But try and change your baby once it gets wet so it's not sitting in a wet diaper that ends up causing diaper rash.

onesies (if you're in Nigeria, get the sleeveless or short sleeved version. Do the same, one pack of 5 newborn, a one pack size 0-3).

try not to buy too many newborn sizes as babies grow like beans (very quickly). Even better, inherit some from others (I just got a lot of onesies and newborn clothing from someone whose baby has outgrown hers, so I didn't bother buying clothes).

Same with clothes and shoes, try not to buy too many until 3-6 months (God knows how many times I have been driven insane looking for one leg of baby shoe or sock that fell somewhere. And it wasn't even my own pikin sef grin ) get a few mittens until your liver is strong enough to file or cut those really sharp baby nails (because they will scratch their faces).

Receiving blanket, a few caps and some wrappers for swaddling. Ejoor look for really thin wrapper (the old type they sold was better and cotton, a breathable fabric which means less heat. So raid a parent's cupboard for their old wrapper). Or buy muslin swaddle blanket (size 44"x44" minimum).

Burp cloths: I don't like the terrycloth ones (those ones that look like towels) because they don't absorb well. Instead get the cotton clothe diaper (that rectangular fabric that's thick). Works like a charm and sometimes cheaper.

Do you have a car? If yes, get a car seat (convertible preferred over infant but you will most likely find infant more in Nigeria). Chicco and Graco make good brands.

It's upto you to decide if you want to buy pacifiers. One pack should be fine.

Bassinet and cot: if you can also inherit this from someone, do (they tend to be pricey). If not, just buy a travel bassinet and remember some babies hate cots (though eventually you will want your bed back and kick the baby out to their cot).

Towels: don't buy baby towels, they are usually very thin and stay damp longer and breakdown faster (mine was from Mothecare). Preferably buy regular very soft towel (100% cotton) which will last longer. Same with washcloth.

lots of small nylon bags and big trashbags for diaper disposal and a pack of Baking soda and a good dustbin with a lid. When you dispose of dirty diapers, use a good bin with a tight cover and sprinkle some baking soda at the bottom of the dustbin (this helps to trap odours). At the end of the day, you tie up trashbag and take it outside (instead of constantly running after every diaper change to fling it).

Baby set: please look for one that has nail cutter, thermometer, comb, nasal pump, baby medicine spoon, nail file. Avent sells one like that.

No need for stroller, especially if in Nigeria. Which road is not dusty and uneven unless you're in the mall. Get a baby carrier (Bjorn makes good ones, they're expensive but I inherited my sisters own 10 years later. Quality is cheaper in the long run).

Diaper bag: lots of decent ones out there (I got a messenger bag type so my hubby could carry it, my sister used a strong backpack). Look for one that has changing pad inside it.

Olive oil and Shea butter for body cream rather than baby body creams. I hear most of the Johnson's on the market is fake and at least Shea butter is cheap, natural and does a beautiful job, same with olive oil.

Baby wash

Bibs (look for one size fits all).

Treated mosquito net

Bouncy chair and activity gym (so you can keep your baby somewhere if you need to have your hands free, like when bathing or cooking or just watching tv or answering the phone. Activity gym is for when baby starts rolling, put it on the floor (because I'm tired of hearing stories like "my baby rolled off the chair and fell on the floor, should I go to the hospital?? ".

an electronic sterilizer set (microwave) because all the doctors in my house dislike sterilizing tablets. But it is your choice sha. Avent makes one sterilizer set that comes with feeding bottles so no need to buy any more.

Plastic spoon and plate (but you won't need this for a while).

Are you breastfeeding, pumping or doing formula?

Please don't dress your baby up more than you. If you feel hot, your baby feels hot (even faster). If you feel cold, your baby feels cold (even faster). So unless you're constantly in an a.c. on blast, ejoor let your baby relax and use less clothing. Yes, Mama Nkechi or Mama Teni will have all sorts of unnecessary and unwanted advise to give you, but please listen to your common sense. Please listen to your common sense more.

Please don't give your child baby paracetamol or agbo to drink. The only person giving you medical advise should be a pediatrician (who will also tell you what to do and how to treat circumcision and umblical cord.

That's the basics. As time goes, you will need more and realise some stuff you don't need. HTH

Buy a seasponge for your baby. It's soft and will last a year or more (compared to those Gerber washcloths). Ours is still going strong. Expect to pay N750 for one big one. But do NOT buy it from the baby store or baby section of a place like Game. Theirs is N2300 and a regular type is N750. The difference is the word "baby" on the packet.

Sudocrem is an all-round good Zinc oxide cream (15%). Desitin as well (max strength is 40%). Zinc oxide creams are good for when baby has any type of rash. So rather than use it daily (they are not cheap), use either Vaseline or mix coconut oil and shea butter
as a cream and use that as a diaper cream. Then all you need is a small cup of Sudocrem that will last and only be used when rashes occur.

Aveeno, Sebamed Baby, Boots and co can be pricey for baby washed and shampoos. Johnson's is having quite some issues due to it being very harsh. May I recommend Dove Pure and Sensitive bar soap? It comes dermatologist and paeditrician-recommended and is paraben-free and fragrance-free. It is also cheap (2 bars go for less than N500 and will last). Compare that to Aveeno at N2500 per bottle.

Attend Children's birthday parties. This is a great way to stock up on stuff like plastic plates and spoons, stationaries and nice toys. I know someone who hasn't bought a pencil in 5 years for her kids grin and some party packs I've seen are ahmazingggg for great toys (computer games and art stuff and books). However, you also have to reciprocate and give nice party packs (no chinkele piece of N10 fried meat with one N5 pencil now grin)

The only medicine you should have is Infant Acetamophin (Tylenol) or Infant Aspirin (Calpol). Ask out doctor for the appropriate ages for either (one is better for newborns and the other works for babies above 3 months). Luckily, Emzor has started making Strawberry-flavoured Paracetamol, because Calpol's price is not for the faint-hearted

There is a company now making padded baby changing mats and it retails for N1000 at Game. So in case you have lost your baby changing mat or are using another bag as a bag, you can get one.

sugarcoatted:

Private

sorry to ask... Y una no go other place...? How can sm1 pay almost a million 4 delivery? Its not suppose to pass 15k to 20k... D private hospital i use 4 my first, i paid 15k 4 delivery, dt was 2019 ... Consultation fee 10k n its one of d biggest hospital in Agege.

Funky123:


private hospitals self get level, heard at ANC on Thursday that my clinic charge roughly 350k for CS and it's plastic surgery they do...they don't sew abi stitch de ni after the process

lol... RUN O!!! Abeg how dem wan hold flesh together if dem no sew... Stable it togeda or use gum hold flesh togeda? cs ano understand...

IamGreen1:



You're minding her, I can swear with my life that in the past 48hrs she has said lot of shit about me, here she is acting the opposite and she has the gut to be calling someone snake when she's herself is a serpent. #wereydeydisguise

Easy oo green... Is it in dis forum sm1 is fighting u? Abeg take am easy mk una no fight abeg... Let us show love n not hate... Stay blessed

kokaiye:
sorry to ask... Y una no go other place...? How can sm1 pay almost a million 4 delivery? Its not suppose to pass 15k to 20k... D private hospital i use 4 my first, i paid 15k 4 delivery, dt was 2019 ... Consultation fee 10k n its one of d biggest hospital in Agege.

I didn't pay. Hmo paid (i have comprehensive hmo from work). But i like their services. I changed hospital twice before i settled with that one. And i dont regret it at all. As long as i dont pay, wetin comcern me. The amount includes feeding and accommodation not just delivery o. Me that was/is using hmo, I'm entitled to private ward, feeding (they even call to give menu to pick from, lol). Its far from my house though but thats where i registered my daughter too. The lady that paid 630k for cs had to deposit 300k before they even started

kokaiye:
Easy oo green... Is it in dis forum sm1 is fighting u? Abeg take am easy mk una no fight abeg... Let us show love n not hate... Stay blessed

Don't mind me, I just so much hate what I dislike. If someone want to be stupid or mad he or she should just be mad everywhere e meet am not forming one nonsense 2 faces or hypocrite. I rest my case. Thanks Mama. Happy Sunday.

Layormiii:
Baby lists

Diapers (buy one pack newborn, 2 packs size 1 and one pack size 2, to get you through that first few weeks. Then buy according to size after). newborns can go through 8 diaper changes daily (!!!! ) and boys pee more, but don't buy too many because you can't predict size of your baby and you don't know quickly they will grow (I've seen a baby go from newborn to size 2 in 3 weeks). so at least 1 or 2 pack of newborn diapers will hopefully last you for a week and if your baby still needs newborn, buy weekly. If after it finishes your baby needs size 1, at least you have 2 packs at home to give you time before having to run to the supermarket or market to buy more.

Baby wipes: look for the unscented ones, less likely to irritate skin.

Diaper rash cream: Sudafed is what all my sisters used (especially the one who is a pharmacist). But try and change your baby once it gets wet so it's not sitting in a wet diaper that ends up causing diaper rash.

onesies (if you're in Nigeria, get the sleeveless or short sleeved version. Do the same, one pack of 5 newborn, a one pack size 0-3).

try not to buy too many newborn sizes as babies grow like beans (very quickly). Even better, inherit some from others (I just got a lot of onesies and newborn clothing from someone whose baby has outgrown hers, so I didn't bother buying clothes).

Same with clothes and shoes, try not to buy too many until 3-6 months (God knows how many times I have been driven insane looking for one leg of baby shoe or sock that fell somewhere. And it wasn't even my own pikin sef grin ) get a few mittens until your liver is strong enough to file or cut those really sharp baby nails (because they will scratch their faces).

Receiving blanket, a few caps and some wrappers for swaddling. Ejoor look for really thin wrapper (the old type they sold was better and cotton, a breathable fabric which means less heat. So raid a parent's cupboard for their old wrapper). Or buy muslin swaddle blanket (size 44"x44" minimum).

Burp cloths: I don't like the terrycloth ones (those ones that look like towels) because they don't absorb well. Instead get the cotton clothe diaper (that rectangular fabric that's thick). Works like a charm and sometimes cheaper.

Do you have a car? If yes, get a car seat (convertible preferred over infant but you will most likely find infant more in Nigeria). Chicco and Graco make good brands.

It's upto you to decide if you want to buy pacifiers. One pack should be fine.

Bassinet and cot: if you can also inherit this from someone, do (they tend to be pricey). If not, just buy a travel bassinet and remember some babies hate cots (though eventually you will want your bed back and kick the baby out to their cot).

Towels: don't buy baby towels, they are usually very thin and stay damp longer and breakdown faster (mine was from Mothecare). Preferably buy regular very soft towel (100% cotton) which will last longer. Same with washcloth.

lots of small nylon bags and big trashbags for diaper disposal and a pack of Baking soda and a good dustbin with a lid. When you dispose of dirty diapers, use a good bin with a tight cover and sprinkle some baking soda at the bottom of the dustbin (this helps to trap odours). At the end of the day, you tie up trashbag and take it outside (instead of constantly running after every diaper change to fling it).

Baby set: please look for one that has nail cutter, thermometer, comb, nasal pump, baby medicine spoon, nail file. Avent sells one like that.

No need for stroller, especially if in Nigeria. Which road is not dusty and uneven unless you're in the mall. Get a baby carrier (Bjorn makes good ones, they're expensive but I inherited my sisters own 10 years later. Quality is cheaper in the long run).

Diaper bag: lots of decent ones out there (I got a messenger bag type so my hubby could carry it, my sister used a strong backpack). Look for one that has changing pad inside it.

Olive oil and Shea butter for body cream rather than baby body creams. I hear most of the Johnson's on the market is fake and at least Shea butter is cheap, natural and does a beautiful job, same with olive oil.

Baby wash

Bibs (look for one size fits all).

Treated mosquito net

Bouncy chair and activity gym (so you can keep your baby somewhere if you need to have your hands free, like when bathing or cooking or just watching tv or answering the phone. Activity gym is for when baby starts rolling, put it on the floor (because I'm tired of hearing stories like "my baby rolled off the chair and fell on the floor, should I go to the hospital?? ".

an electronic sterilizer set (microwave) because all the doctors in my house dislike sterilizing tablets. But it is your choice sha. Avent makes one sterilizer set that comes with feeding bottles so no need to buy any more.

Plastic spoon and plate (but you won't need this for a while).

Are you breastfeeding, pumping or doing formula?

Please don't dress your baby up more than you. If you feel hot, your baby feels hot (even faster). If you feel cold, your baby feels cold (even faster). So unless you're constantly in an a.c. on blast, ejoor let your baby relax and use less clothing. Yes, Mama Nkechi or Mama Teni will have all sorts of unnecessary and unwanted advise to give you, but please listen to your common sense. Please listen to your common sense more.

Please don't give your child baby paracetamol or agbo to drink. The only person giving you medical advise should be a pediatrician (who will also tell you what to do and how to treat circumcision and umblical cord.

That's the basics. As time goes, you will need more and realise some stuff you don't need. HTH

Clap* clap* clap* wonderful write up!!! Wonderful!!! in addition to wat my sister layormiii said u c dt baby wipes, dont go n buy alcohol made wipes, read wat is written on d wrapper of d wipe look 4 WATER BABY WIPES, stay away from alcohol wipes, it is super duper sensitive to baby skins n cos rashes.

4 mamas dt cant afford activity mat, u can buy d baby playmats, it is affordable, larger (it comes in different size), n safer for babies, u can even use dem wen babies start crawling.

Paracetamol is very safe but it must not b abused... Its not everytime u will b giving baby paracetamol. Drom wat i read, give baby paracetamol only d time dey get their vaccines n wen dey r circumcised so as fever wont occur.. N dosage shldnt pass 1ml 4 new born babies.. As deir weight increase u increase d dosage to 1.5ml... Pls as sis layormiii said, never ever give ur baby agbo (i swear people will come to pressurize u to give baby agbo, dont listen ooo... Stand ur ground gidigba), nva ever give ur baby multivitamin n never ever give ur baby vitamin c... Dey dont need it 4 now until dey clock 1yr...

4 d mama of boys, wen ur baby is circumcize use only olive oil n penicillin on d circumcision site, dont use hand n rub d oilment on it, use cottonbud... N never rob d site til d place heal up.

Till today... I dnt knw y we cover babies so much in dt heat... Even 4 abroad dey r always shoutin dont overheat babies... Abeg let baby breath biko... N no dey use hot water bath babies as if una wan plug fowl feathers, warm water is okay... Ur room temperature shld b btw 22degrees or 24degrees, if not pls wear ur baby light clothes... Its not our weather dt is giving babies cold or catarrh... It is dust... Dont get it twisted.

Omakraid:

Nawa ooo, the private I use is owned by a gynaecologist who works in one of the Federal Medical Centres in Nas state and he has about three hospitals. I think all these prices are dependent on location and the charges of his hospital in Abuja will be higher cos I remember a day I was in his office and he was talking to a student doctor about always considering location before fixing prices on anything. Even in the hospital scan is 1500, tests like malaria is 700 so I think it's largely dependent on location. Here in the North where I am, Primary health cares has more clients for all types of sicknesses than private hospitals.
When I asked how much for normal delivery and he gave that amount, I was shocked that when I got home I told DH the doctor said between 150-200k , though their CS is over 100k.

Abeg how dem dey do the tommy if dem no sew am?

They don’t sew, one woman at ANC of Thursday told me that was how they did hers in 2020, that the stitch isn’t showing at all. This is the second time I am hearing this as one woman also told me she registered there because of that, she said she did same with her first CS in ogun state before they relocated to ibadan. It’s a big modern hospital so I don’t doubt them

sugarcoatted:


I didn't pay. Hmo paid (i have comprehensive hmo from work). But i like their services. I changed hospital twice before i settled with that one. And i dont regret it at all. As long as i dont pay, wetin comcern me. The amount includes feeding and accommodation not just delivery o. Me that was/is using hmo, I'm entitled to private ward, feeding (they even call to give menu to pick from, lol). Its far from my house though but thats where i registered my daughter too. The lady that paid 630k for cs had to deposit 300k before they even started

lol... Wu no like free tinz

IamGreen1:


Don't mind me, I just so much hate what I dislike. If someone want to be stupid or mad he or she should just be mad everywhere e meet am not forming one nonsense 2 faces or hypocrite. I rest my case. Thanks Mama. Happy Sunday.

Happy sunday to u too dear.

Funky123:


They don’t sew, one woman at ANC of Thursday told me that was how they did hers in 2020, that the stitch isn’t showing at all. This is the second time I am hearing this as one woman also told me she registered there because of that, she said she did same with her first CS in ogun state before they relocated to ibadan. It’s a big modern hospital so I don’t doubt them

lol... Der is no way dey wont sew d flesh... Its either d surgeon is a good tailor or dey use scar removal 4 their patience.... Scar removal is wat plastic surgeons use to remove scar after operatns

kokaiye:
lol... Der is no way dey wont sew d flesh... Its either d surgeon is a good tailor or dey use scar removal 4 their patience.... Scar removal is wat plastic surgeons use to remove scar after operatns

New technique uses staples. These are dissolvable and leave little or no scar, just like plastic surgery. Usually done abroad now, good to hear it's now in Nigeria.

Layormiii:
so sorry mama, I heard each pregnancy is different lol, nah the hand wey this one bring be that.
My spitting stopped totally at 4months.
U can chew garden egg. Or buy sweets . I used garden egg mostly Sha .

Thanks much. I will try and hope it stops soon.

kokaiye:
Clap* clap* clap* wonderful write up!!! Wonderful!!! in addition to wat my sister layormiii said u c dt baby wipes, dont go n buy alcohol made wipes, read wat is written on d wrapper of d wipe look 4 WATER BABY WIPES, stay away from alcohol wipes, it is super duper sensitive to baby skins n cos rashes.

4 mamas dt cant afford activity mat, u can buy d baby playmats, it is affordable, larger (it comes in different size), n safer for babies, u can even use dem wen babies start crawling.

Paracetamol is very safe but it must not b abused... Its not everytime u will b giving baby paracetamol. Drom wat i read, give baby paracetamol only d time dey get their vaccines n wen dey r circumcised so as fever wont occur.. N dosage shldnt pass 1ml 4 new born babies.. As deir weight increase u increase d dosage to 1.5ml... Pls as sis layormiii said, never ever give ur baby agbo (i swear people will come to pressurize u to give baby agbo, dont listen ooo... Stand ur ground gidigba), nva ever give ur baby multivitamin n never ever give ur baby vitamin c... Dey dont need it 4 now until dey clock 1yr...

4 d mama of boys, wen ur baby is circumcize use only olive oil n penicillin on d circumcision site, dont use hand n rub d oilment on it, use cottonbud... N never rob d site til d place heal up.

Till today... I dnt knw y we cover babies so much in dt heat... Even 4 abroad dey r always shoutin dont overheat babies... Abeg let baby breath biko... N no dey use hot water bath babies as if una wan plug fowl feathers, warm water is okay... Ur room temperature shld b btw 22degrees or 24degrees, if not pls wear ur baby light clothes... Its not our weather dt is giving babies cold or catarrh... It is dust... Dont get it twisted.

thanks for the addition. You see that last part of covering baby all the time, I always wonder why because e no make sense to me, once my baby is like a month all those cover cover go stop o.
The agbo part.. well am still thinking about it.

Saw the writeup on a thread on nairaland, it was insightful to me so I decided to share for other mamas to see and learn from .

Happy Sunday mama, I appreciate you

kokaiye:
lol... RUN O!!! Abeg how dem wan hold flesh together if dem no sew... Stable it togeda or use gum hold flesh togeda? cs ano understand...

Foreigner kokaiye, even with this my stomach pain, you still succeeded in making me laugh

sugarcoatted:


I didn't pay. Hmo paid (i have comprehensive hmo from work). But i like their services. I changed hospital twice before i settled with that one. And i dont regret it at all. As long as i dont pay, wetin comcern me. The amount includes feeding and accommodation not just delivery o. Me that was/is using hmo, I'm entitled to private ward, feeding (they even call to give menu to pick from, lol). Its far from my house though but thats where i registered my daughter too. The lady that paid 630k for cs had to deposit 300k before they even started

Jesus, na so e dey be? It is well o

IamGreen1:



You're minding her, I can swear with my life that in the past 48hrs she has said lot of shit about me, here she is acting the opposite and she has the gut to be calling someone snake when she's herself is a serpent. #wereydeydisguise

Just calm down mama and overlook cos of your peace. It is well ma

kokaiye:
lol... Der is no way dey wont sew d flesh... Its either d surgeon is a good tailor or dey use scar removal 4 their patience.... Scar removal is wat plastic surgeons use to remove scar after operatns

Which one is good tailor again, please check that tea you are drinking, hope dem no drop something inside no kill me with laugh this afternoon oo

Layormiii:
Baby lists

Diapers (buy one pack newborn, 2 packs size 1 and one pack size 2, to get you through that first few weeks. Then buy according to size after). newborns can go through 8 diaper changes daily (!!!! ) and boys pee more, but don't buy too many because you can't predict size of your baby and you don't know quickly they will grow (I've seen a baby go from newborn to size 2 in 3 weeks). so at least 1 or 2 pack of newborn diapers will hopefully last you for a week and if your baby still needs newborn, buy weekly. If after it finishes your baby needs size 1, at least you have 2 packs at home to give you time before having to run to the supermarket or market to buy more.

Baby wipes: look for the unscented ones, less likely to irritate skin.

Diaper rash cream: Sudafed is what all my sisters used (especially the one who is a pharmacist). But try and change your baby once it gets wet so it's not sitting in a wet diaper that ends up causing diaper rash.

onesies (if you're in Nigeria, get the sleeveless or short sleeved version. Do the same, one pack of 5 newborn, a one pack size 0-3).

try not to buy too many newborn sizes as babies grow like beans (very quickly). Even better, inherit some from others (I just got a lot of onesies and newborn clothing from someone whose baby has outgrown hers, so I didn't bother buying clothes).

Same with clothes and shoes, try not to buy too many until 3-6 months (God knows how many times I have been driven insane looking for one leg of baby shoe or sock that fell somewhere. And it wasn't even my own pikin sef grin ) get a few mittens until your liver is strong enough to file or cut those really sharp baby nails (because they will scratch their faces).

Receiving blanket, a few caps and some wrappers for swaddling. Ejoor look for really thin wrapper (the old type they sold was better and cotton, a breathable fabric which means less heat. So raid a parent's cupboard for their old wrapper). Or buy muslin swaddle blanket (size 44"x44" minimum).

Burp cloths: I don't like the terrycloth ones (those ones that look like towels) because they don't absorb well. Instead get the cotton clothe diaper (that rectangular fabric that's thick). Works like a charm and sometimes cheaper.

Do you have a car? If yes, get a car seat (convertible preferred over infant but you will most likely find infant more in Nigeria). Chicco and Graco make good brands.

It's upto you to decide if you want to buy pacifiers. One pack should be fine.

Bassinet and cot: if you can also inherit this from someone, do (they tend to be pricey). If not, just buy a travel bassinet and remember some babies hate cots (though eventually you will want your bed back and kick the baby out to their cot).

Towels: don't buy baby towels, they are usually very thin and stay damp longer and breakdown faster (mine was from Mothecare). Preferably buy regular very soft towel (100% cotton) which will last longer. Same with washcloth.

lots of small nylon bags and big trashbags for diaper disposal and a pack of Baking soda and a good dustbin with a lid. When you dispose of dirty diapers, use a good bin with a tight cover and sprinkle some baking soda at the bottom of the dustbin (this helps to trap odours). At the end of the day, you tie up trashbag and take it outside (instead of constantly running after every diaper change to fling it).

Baby set: please look for one that has nail cutter, thermometer, comb, nasal pump, baby medicine spoon, nail file. Avent sells one like that.

No need for stroller, especially if in Nigeria. Which road is not dusty and uneven unless you're in the mall. Get a baby carrier (Bjorn makes good ones, they're expensive but I inherited my sisters own 10 years later. Quality is cheaper in the long run).

Diaper bag: lots of decent ones out there (I got a messenger bag type so my hubby could carry it, my sister used a strong backpack). Look for one that has changing pad inside it.

Olive oil and Shea butter for body cream rather than baby body creams. I hear most of the Johnson's on the market is fake and at least Shea butter is cheap, natural and does a beautiful job, same with olive oil.

Baby wash

Bibs (look for one size fits all).

Treated mosquito net

Bouncy chair and activity gym (so you can keep your baby somewhere if you need to have your hands free, like when bathing or cooking or just watching tv or answering the phone. Activity gym is for when baby starts rolling, put it on the floor (because I'm tired of hearing stories like "my baby rolled off the chair and fell on the floor, should I go to the hospital?? ".

an electronic sterilizer set (microwave) because all the doctors in my house dislike sterilizing tablets. But it is your choice sha. Avent makes one sterilizer set that comes with feeding bottles so no need to buy any more.

Plastic spoon and plate (but you won't need this for a while).

Are you breastfeeding, pumping or doing formula?

Please don't dress your baby up more than you. If you feel hot, your baby feels hot (even faster). If you feel cold, your baby feels cold (even faster). So unless you're constantly in an a.c. on blast, ejoor let your baby relax and use less clothing. Yes, Mama Nkechi or Mama Teni will have all sorts of unnecessary and unwanted advise to give you, but please listen to your common sense. Please listen to your common sense more.

Please don't give your child baby paracetamol or agbo to drink. The only person giving you medical advise should be a pediatrician (who will also tell you what to do and how to treat circumcision and umblical cord.

That's the basics. As time goes, you will need more and realise some stuff you don't need. HTH

I've read this from a very old thread here on Nairaland. Thanks for sharing

Sassy256:


New technique uses staples. These are dissolvable and leave little or no scar, just like plastic surgery. Usually done abroad now, good to hear it's now in Nigeria.

That's good ooo. I will ask my doctor if they also use it in his hospital.

Sincerely I don't know why my hospital is cheap oo but I really want to believe its cos of the location. Like a hospital that runs free surgeries from time to time. It's good shaa because of people like us

Omakraid:

That's good ooo. I will ask my doctor if they also use it in his hospital.

Sincerely I don't know why my hospital is cheap oo but I really want to believe its cos of the location. Like a hospital that runs free surgeries from time to time. It's good shaa because of people like us

hmmmn... U like better tin sha

Omakraid:

God will keep you in perfect safety, Amen

Ameen

kokaiye:
pls keep far away frm d person... May God protect u.

I am very far away from her,infact I can't remember when last I set my eyes on her but she has her ways,maybe she's a witch

kokaiye:
Clap* clap* clap* wonderful write up!!! Wonderful!!! in addition to wat my sister layormiii said u c dt baby wipes, dont go n buy alcohol made wipes, read wat is written on d wrapper of d wipe look 4 WATER BABY WIPES, stay away from alcohol wipes, it is super duper sensitive to baby skins n cos rashes.

4 mamas dt cant afford activity mat, u can buy d baby playmats, it is affordable, larger (it comes in different size), n safer for babies, u can even use dem wen babies start crawling.

Paracetamol is very safe but it must not b abused... Its not everytime u will b giving baby paracetamol. Drom wat i read, give baby paracetamol only d time dey get their vaccines n wen dey r circumcised so as fever wont occur.. N dosage shldnt pass 1ml 4 new born babies.. As deir weight increase u increase d dosage to 1.5ml... Pls as sis layormiii said, never ever give ur baby agbo (i swear people will come to pressurize u to give baby agbo, dont listen ooo... Stand ur ground gidigba), nva ever give ur baby multivitamin n never ever give ur baby vitamin c... Dey dont need it 4 now until dey clock 1yr...

4 d mama of boys, wen ur baby is circumcize use only olive oil n penicillin on d circumcision site, dont use hand n rub d oilment on it, use cottonbud... N never rob d site til d place heal up.

Till today... I dnt knw y we cover babies so much in dt heat... Even 4 abroad dey r always shoutin dont overheat babies... Abeg let baby breath biko... N no dey use hot water bath babies as if una wan plug fowl feathers, warm water is okay... Ur room temperature shld b btw 22degrees or 24degrees, if not pls wear ur baby light clothes... Its not our weather dt is giving babies cold or catarrh... It is dust... Dont get it twisted.

Excluding socks and handsocks right? cos whenever I had a baby,I noticed their feet and hands are usually so cold. Sister in-laws will be like cover this child up all the time,the baby is cold but can't voice it out as a baby. Their skin is still delicate.

Or were you referring to just heat period

kokaiye:
hmmmn... U like better tin sha

Its only to ask ooo, who knows how much it will cost? I just want to know.
See DH, after my first visit to the hospital I was innocently telling him the hospital has incubator services, he asked if its premature I want to give birth to , this time if I tell they do stitchless CS, I'm sure he will pursue me with turning stick knowing that those things eat up money