Newmum15:
My sister,I heard that too and I've cut dairy a long time ago.

So did u notice any improvement? what about beans, eggs, etc, I cut out those too.

Chyvy:

So did u notice any improvement? what about beans, eggs, etc, I cut out those too.

all those food normally upsets my own tummy so the moment I heard my baby takes everything I take too,I just cut them off.

[quote author=NoQualms1 post=37132778]

Thank you. I've been feeding her only at night for some weeks now.

She's not taking this weaning easy at all, she's not been active as she used to be since yesterday and today she stooled about 5 times. I'm just confused, dunno what to do. Help mamas. [/quot

u just hav to be strong for her, wit tym she wil cope, .. it is well mama.. take care

Chyvy:

My dear, nighttime feeds are usually d hardest to stop but like I experienced with my lo, if u usually feed say 3 times per night, u can start by missing one at a time, the feeds closest to nighttime so at d end u are left with early morning feeds. Even if she cries, u wud have to ignore her.

Its unusual for her not to be active, what solids do u feed her? And is she taking them well? About d stooling, is she teething, running temp? Or could be from d foods u're giving her? pele dear, it is well

Thank you mama, it is well o. She takes Cerelac, Gerber oatmeal and Friso Wheat. Once in a while she takes normal foods like amala, rice, mashed Irish potatoes, noodles but she's so addicted to the cereals that regardless of the quantity of normal food she takes, she only gets satisfied after taking cereal.

She takes the cereals well. Yes, she's teething. I'm guessing it's because I gave her Cerelac about four times before daybreak last night all because of this weaning. I'll change it this night and reduce the number of feeds too.

God bless you.

@Rashomo. Thank you, I'm trying.

NoQualms1:


Thank you so much. God bless you.



I'm fine o. Thanks so much for the concern. I decided to wean her after all, she'll be 9 months in some days time. God bless.

Amen,regards 2 her nd pls try nd rest weneva she is resting.It is well

MGeey:
@ dunnybaby26,
Please what's the benefit of putting the cabbage leaf before wearing bra during weaning?

Got it online wen I wanted 2 wean my lo,it dries d milk naturally,u cn google it.

Kimoni:


Try and establish your routine for him before you actually start work so he can get used to it. Start expressing and bottle feeding him now so you can determine how much he takes and when he takes it. Then it will be easier for him to adjust when you start work.

It's difficult to use other people's estimates before babies feed differently.

Please I would like to know how best to store the expressed milk. For example, let's say I expressed 90 ml, n she drinks only 60 ml, can the remaining be stored again in the fridge or thrown away. also when is best to express, at work? Or after work. sorry for the long post, I work very far from where I live so I can't shuttle it in between during the day. So whatever I express will be used then formula will take over till I return.

Please I need advice on how best to go about it. Thanks.

corrall:


Please I would like to know how best to store the expressed milk. For example, let's say I expressed 90 ml, n she drinks only 60 ml, can the remaining be stored again in the fridge or thrown away. also when is best to express, at work? Or after work. sorry for the long post, I work very far from where I live so I can't shuttle it in between during the day. So whatever I express will be used then formula will take over till I return.

Please I need advice on how best to go about it. Thanks.

What type of milk pump do you use? If available, you can get about 4 bottles from the same maker. You can then express the quantity he drinks per feed in each of these bottles and store them in the fridge. Try and keep them in a separate compartment in the fridge to keep the freshness. Using the same bottles reduces manual handling of the milk thereby reducing the risk of contamination.

As per milk remnant, to avoid wastage, express just what he needs per feed in a bottle. But if there is any remnant, its not advisable to put it back in the fridge. Instead try and give it to him within the hr.

If you have a fridge in the office, pls go ahead to express at work and keep it in the office freezer so it retains its temperature till you get home and then keep in the fridge for the next day. The breast is usually very full in the morning, so you can also express then but most importantly, just find the best time that suits you.

Chyvy:

I noticed my baby's colic reduced when I cut out dairy from my diet.

Is he on EBF?

There r some feeding bottles that r anti colic. I guess dey may b helpful.

nefertitiram:


Is he on EBF?

There r some feeding bottles that r anti colic. I guess dey may b helpful.

Dairy and dairy products are known to cause colic in children. It is something to do with the proteins in dairy that are passed to the baby. I did the same thing, and I noticed my daughter's gas and crying reduced drastically.

Not just dairy, things like nuts can also affect.

corrall:


Please I would like to know how best to store the expressed milk. For example, let's say I expressed 90 ml, n she drinks only 60 ml, can the remaining be stored again in the fridge or thrown away. also when is best to express, at work? Or after work. sorry for the long post, I work very far from where I live so I can't shuttle it in between during the day. So whatever I express will be used then formula will take over till I return.

Please I need advice on how best to go about it. Thanks.

Thawed milk should not be re-refrigerated or re-frozen. As Kimoni advised, ensure you get containers that you van fill with the exact amount she needs....give or take a few mls. It is very painful when BM wastes. Back then, I used to prefer wasting formula than BM lol.

Milk can be stored at room temp for 6hrs
In a fridge for 6 days
In a fridge with a freezer combo for 6 weeks
And in a stand alone freezer for 6mths

Rashomo:


mummy dats hw it feels lyk o.. u ar suppose to ask d question befor u wean ur baby, well my advice iz that u shd get breazt pump or use warm water n towel to press ur breast, it wil ease u buh try n take paracetamol too.. I was even. meant to understand dat dere is a drug dat dry it completely buh i dont knw d name.. Am sure oda mum wil knw beta...
sorry ma..

hello pls,can any mother help to say the name of d drug dat dry breast milk completely

suzzy16:
hello pls,can any mother help to say the name of d drug dat dry breast milk completely

if u really nid d name. just saw it onlyn nw , buh it haz side effects of heart attack,increased blood pressure..

suzzy16:
hello pls,can any mother help to say the name of d drug dat dry breast milk completely

you do not need the drug. it has more harm than good. like someone mentioned earlier, it is a hormonal drug. even when such drugs are prescribed to patients needing them, such patients are usually monitored.

www.newkidscenter.com /How-Long-Does-It-Take- Breast-Milk-To-Dry-Up.html

Chyvy:

Lol. Na Benin u dey too? D rain no b small. I came down wit malaria, d doc prescribed coartem saying its safe during breastfeeding, but I've refused to take it since I read d leaflet. Looking for safer option

madam, coartem is safe while breastfeeding and even in some stages of pregnanc. you can use it. abi you want mosquito to transfer it to your baby. Please use it. forget about the long write up in the leaflet. your doctor knows that it is safe and that was why he prescribed it .It is not as if you are self medicating.

Why do you need it? I've taken it before and it works. I did not react to it but u have to be absolutely sure u need it. So go convince ur doc, if ur doc just just prescribes it without asking u to go back and do it the natural way! He is quack! Lol. The drug needs prescription sha, my doc didn't tell me the name and its just a tablet.
NB: you need to wear d firmest bra available in the market cos it dries up in two days.

suzzy16:
hello pls,can any mother help to say the name of d drug dat dry breast milk completely

lovinam:
Why do you need it? I've taken it before and it works. I did not react to it but u have to be absolutely sure u need it. So go convince ur doc, if ur doc just just prescribes it without asking u to go back and do it the natural way! He is quack! Lol. The drug needs prescription sha, my doc didn't tell me the name and its just a tablet.
NB: you need to wear d firmest bra available in the market cos it dries up in two days.

Dats quite different from the one I used..... A long time ago I used a morning -after pill and I ended up leaking milk from my breast which is very abnormal cos it leads to infertility. My doc gave me d drug to use for 5days and I had no side effect.
Dat drug is most times prescribed for ttc women to correct hormonal imbalance, guess dats d one chyvv is talking about.

Good mrg mamas in d house.pls what are d ingredients 4 making pap 4 8month old baby?pls i need urgent contributions

Itunup:
Good mrg mamas in d house.pls what are d ingredients 4 making pap 4 8month old baby?pls i need urgent contributions

I recommend dat u make it by yourself..ingredients- guinea corn(red colour), dried plantain, prawn. Carefully remove little stones,wash all thoroughly,grind together,sieve and store..change water on d pap everyday. Cook for 10-15 minutes and serve with milk.
:Though,it's a stressful work to do...but it's better than buying already made pap. I hope this help.

MGeey:
@ dunnybaby26,
Please what's the benefit of putting the cabbage leaf before wearing bra during weaning?

it helps with engorgement..that fullness and discomfort of the boobs when weaning

suzzy16:
hello pls,can any mother help to say the name of d drug dat dry breast milk completely

pls dont take drugs, reduce your b.feeding gradually, wear good bra and you can use cabbage leaves if you are suffering from engorgement.

shndy:

Dats quite different from the one I used..... A long time ago I used a morning -after pill and I ended up leaking milk from my breast which is very abnormal cos it leads to infertility. My doc gave me d drug to use for 5days and I had no side effect.
Dat drug is most times prescribed for ttc women to correct hormonal imbalance, guess dats d one chyvv is talking about.

parlodel? / Bromocriptine? used for high prolactin levels...its not for stopping milk after breastfeeding.

Newmum15:
I'm here to share my testimony eh .That baby yoga to release gas thing works!!you should see all the gas he was releasing when I was doing the exercise and the smell coming out from my adorable ones tummy no be for here.Anyway @kaffy4bill thank you so much.pls I have one more question,will stimulating his anus to help him poo once in 2 days ok?hope no side effects.Cos I'm thinking him not pooing contributes to all the gas he has in his tummy.Even when adults don't poo for a day,they tend to fart a lot.

Pls don't make anal stimulation a routine.. do it only wen child is constipated. If it becomes a routine,the anal sphincter mite nt respond to natural urge, wil b waiting for stimulation for each poo. Pls let d baby be except wen needed. Body system sure differs

@Peybuttons. Thanks so much Ma.it helps a lot

Hello Mamas, Can anyone make fruit puree for 6 months old? Kindly drop your recipe.
Thank you.

Pls my sabi mamas,my doc gave me Lonart 4 malaria n is stated in d leaflet not 2 b taken wen breastfeeding. Pls is it safe? I'm afraid 2 take it o...awaitin ur reply! TIA

Able mama's
This colic of a thing,when does it go away,My son is 5weeks now and the way he stretches and clinch his fists,infact,I just wish he can pass the discomfort to me.

MiracleMum:
Hello Mamas, Can anyone make fruit puree for 6 months old? Kindly drop your recipe.
Thank you.

Banana puree
Peel ripe banana...rinse well...blend and add water if needed...add milk when serving the
baby.

Apple
Peel the skin...boil for 2-5 min...allow to cool..blend and add water to form paste..serve with milk

proudmom38:
Pls my sabi mamas,my doc gave me Lonart 4 malaria n is stated in d leaflet not 2 b taken wen breastfeeding. Pls is it safe? I'm afraid 2 take it o...awaitin ur reply! TIA

Lonart is a big NO for breastfeeding mothers.

Avocado puree: get a very ripe avocado, peel n remove d seed, mash with aspoon of fork to make a smooth paste, then add formula or breastmilk
Mango with apple puree. or just mango: peel off d skin of d apple, chopp into bits n boil for few minutes, peel off d skin of d mango, chopped into bits a put in a blender together with d boiled apple n blend,u can use d water from d boiled apple to thin if too thick. i dont add milk to it.

MiracleMum:
Hello Mamas, Can anyone make fruit puree for 6 months old? Kindly drop your recipe.
Thank you.

favoredgal:


pls dont take drugs, reduce your b.feeding gradually, wear good bra and you can use cabbage leaves if you are suffering from engorgement.

thank u dear