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

Halcyon123:
Good afternoon my people

sugarcoatted:


With all these stories from general hospital, why do people still say they are better than private? I really dont get it. She even said she was screaming while being stiched. Does it mean they dont numb the area before stitch. I cant be reading all these weird things abd still carry myself to general hospital.....from stress of registration due to crowd to spending the whole day for antenatal to delivery stress. Not to talk of if theres an emergency. Except maybe for the cost

Omakraid:

The 98k shock me ooo.. I asked my doc and he said normal delivery costs between 15-20k depending on the type but I didn't ask of the other one.

FlowerGirl040:
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

FlowerGirl040:
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

Omakraid:

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

kokaiye:
no.. U gaz wear socks n mittens 4 baby... Me love dem.. It mkz dem look more cute ... N to ur questn, u cnt tell if baby is cold by just touching... Reason y u shld alwz ve ur thermometer to alwz check baby's temp... Their normal temp is 36.6 or .5 sha... If lower dan dat, u gaz cover dem up.

kokaiye:
U gaz up ur prayer nigbayen oo... May God not let us meet pipu wey go dey haunt us.

IamGreen1:


Which type of normal delivery do we have again, I seem lost here.

FlowerGirl040:
Thermometer !!!! What of we Mama's that don't have?

kokaiye:
u can buy it na... D thermometer alwz come with dt baby grooming kits.

phaya:


Thanks for the write up. Some parts in Nigeria are waterlogged so because of mosquitoes most people buy the long sleeved onesies and the cold sometimes in the north

kokaiye:
i lik ur husband jare... Say person get moni no mean say mk person come dey overspend mkin anoda person pocket fatter.

IamGreen1:


Which type of normal delivery do we have again, I seem lost here.

Omakraid:

I meant CS by saying the other one . For the types of normal delivery, some people opt for water birth, some use yoga balloon abi na ball, also some deliveries are induced, some use vacuum extraction (the type used in 3 idiots) etc

Omakraid:

Infact the day I got home and joked with him that the doctor said normal delivery is btw 150-200k, he said you will go and register in FMC . It is well jare... How's the bills like over there? I know the services are top notch, the money too must be top notch

miracletoday:
Hmmm, I have been away for days. Thank God I m not back to share unpleasant stories.
Lesson Learnt. if u feel odd in a way, uncomfortable or pains u cant describe, pls visit hospital. And don't do Superwoman. I wouldn't want to bore u with details. It started with belly button poping out, and getting longer and longer, with abdominal pains. I google and asked around they said nah pregnancy.before I know it, i can't walk, stand,lie again.By 31st which was,my clinic day doc offered me to be placed on admission while I use drugs, I m like emi lion, cat with 7lives, just give me d drugs.i went home. To cut long story short, since feb 1 till now,I m still at d hospital.I feel better now,but baby is still under close monitoring.I would have saved more time if I had gone in earlier.thank God it wasn't too late for me. My pregnancy story is filled with testimonies.

IamGreen1:



Hmmmm, this is not your real self. The real you is toxic and have so many negative stuff to say about me. So go back to your default mood in 3... 2... 1 goooooo

tiffanyfan:







This is funny


Werey here you're disguising to be laughing while crying, shameless motherfucker

Layormiii:
Abeg u people are making me scared of general hospital oo, see me that ran away from the private hospital I was using because of the bruhaha we had and focused only on general hospital and forget, general hospital is not cheap again o

greatp80:


Till today I am still looking for my incision site. I walk around in my house with my bare tummy and my cribs still doubt that I birthed my lo with CS.
I was delivered of my baby on a Wednesday, starting walking the next day though not easy and discharged on Friday. It added to their confusion. They expected me to stay more days. Lastly my stomach is so flat now even when I don't use girdle.
Good technology is good biko.

greatp80:


Don't be afraid of the hospital you are using. Just pray that God will use the right people for you.
I have used both with different experiences.

Splasshhh:
Mamas, please what could be the side effect of taking overdose of Ibuprofen?

Omakraid:

Infact the day I got home and joked with him that the doctor said normal delivery is btw 150-200k, he said you will go and register in FMC . It is well jare... How's the bills like over there? I know the services are top notch, the money too must be top notch

Omakraid:

I meant CS by saying the other one . For the types of normal delivery, some people opt for water birth, some use yoga balloon abi na ball, also some deliveries are induced, some use vacuum extraction (the type used in 3 idiots) etc