comtem2011:
Olamide @10months, we give God all the glory.

Cute baby. God bless u

@zaynie tanks d palm oil n sugar was really gud. D cough has subsided. We are at d teething level now.

Pls my baby is not eating well. She won't take milk don't kno wat to do. I give her abidec to help her appetite but no improvement. She is slim n I wish she will eat well to grow fat. @3month she weighed 5kg. I observed she drank d palm oil n sugar paste I gave I was thinking if I shud add sugar to sweeten her food so she will eat or is dere any thing I can do. Pls @4month can I give her fruits (water melon) pls reply tanks

To all sabi mamas

IryNky:
@zaynie tanks d palm oil n sugar was really gud. D cough has subsided. We are at d teething level now.

Pls my baby is not eating well. She won't take milk don't kno wat to do. I give her abidec to help her appetite but no improvement. She is slim n I wish she will eat well to grow fat. @3month she weighed 5kg. I observed she drank d palm oil n sugar paste I gave I was thinking if I shud add sugar to sweeten her food so she will eat or is dere any thing I can do. Pls @4month can I give her fruits (water melon) pls reply tanks

To all sabi mamas

please DO NOT add sugar to her meals.

what type of milk is she rejecting? formula or breast milk or both?

how long have you noticed her drop in appetite?

Tojued:


Aren't you lucky! I'm awake right now battling fever. Have already given three doses of pcm since afternoon, four hours interval. So now I'm down to water and towel.

By the way I've bought two diff. bottles of pcm, and they both said 0.4. Pharmacist also instructed 0.4. 2.5 might be effective as per 'kill the pain totally' but I still believe it's overdose except for calpol.

fever in a child of any age should not be taken lightly.

this is the reason why doctors/nurses that know that their onions will recommend paracetamol before and after immunisation. at my end, no nurse will administer immunisation at 6weeks without confirmation from the mum that the baby has been given paracetamol. in a case where the mum forgot to do so (which was what happened in my case), the nurse will administer paracetamol herself.

this is because once the fever creeps in, it can be hard to bring it down and what you have is a stressed/panicky mum and a cranky baby. doctors/nurses that recommend 2.5ml of paracetamol have their reasons. its better to use 2.5ml to prevent/stop the fever than use a lower dose and then have to use a stronger drug like neurofen to bring down the fever. I am the type that asks my doctors/nurses questions and this was the plausible explaination i was given to justify the use of paracetamol before and after. they also confirmed that it does not in anyway inhibit the efficiency of the immunisation. the main thing that affects the efficiency of any immunisation jab is how it was stored before use. such injections must be stored at certain temperature. how many hospitals in nigeria actually adhere to this?

in addition to this, i always ask to be shown the immunisation bottle/injection - i check the name and the expiry date to be sure my baby is being given the right thing. although some nurses are proactive and will show you all the labels on the bottle without you asking.

that said, have you checked your baby's temperature using a thermometer? if its still high, take your baby to the hospital.

p.s. Calpol is a brand name of paracetamol just as you have Emzor paracetamol and the likes.

helovesme:


please DO NOT add sugar to her meals.

what type of milk is she rejecting? formula or breast milk or both?

how long have you noticed her drop in appetite?

Tanks for replying. She rejects formula n I noticed her loss of appetite abt two weeks ago.

Tojued:


Aren't you lucky! I'm awake right now battling fever. Have already given three doses of pcm since afternoon, four hours interval. So now I'm down to water and towel.

Ouch!
So sorry mama...
Hope your baby is much better now...
#Hugz&Kisses


comtem2011, I love your baby...

helovesme:




this is because once the fever creeps in, it can be hard to bring it down and what you have is a stressed/panicky mum and a cranky baby. doctors/nurses that recommend 2.5ml of paracetamol have their reasons. its better to use 2.5ml to prevent/stop the fever than use a lower dose and then have to use a stronger drug like neurofen to bring down the fever.

Thanks for this ma'am...

IryNky:

Tanks for replying. She rejects formula n I noticed her loss of appetite abt two weeks ago.

Is it the formular she is rejecting or the teat!?

It may be she doesnt like the teat as i know a few people who have gone through a wide range of teats and bottle brands to get the one that their baby accepts.

Since you are thinking of weaning her, You can try given her a bit of formular from a spoon or even a cup! Yes it will be messy at the start but at least you may be able to tell if its the formular she doesnt like. Get one of those clear small plastic disposable cups so you can see her mouth.

Also, are you breast feeding her as well?

Have you tried giving her expressed milk from the same bottle? If she rejects that too it may just be the bottle/teat combo and not the milk.

Should you decide to introduce other foods, limit it to just a few teaspoons at a time and simple single flavours....i.e no mixy-mixy. And blend to a very smooth purree.
Banana, mangoes, cooked carrots, avocado, sweet potato are good for starters and remember to give some water as well to avoid constipation.

If it seems she is spitting it out... remember that spoon feeding and moving food in her mouth new to her. She needs to learn new tongue movements that move the food from front of mouth to the back and get used to the new flavours and textures. So be patient.

helovesme:


fever in a child of any age should not be taken lightly.

this is the reason why doctors/nurses that know that their onions will recommend paracetamol before and after immunisation. at my end, no nurse will administer immunisation at 6weeks without confirmation from the mum that the baby has been given paracetamol. in a case where the mum forgot to do so (which was what happened in my case), the nurse will administer paracetamol herself.

this is because once the fever creeps in, it can be hard to bring it down and what you have is a stressed/panicky mum and a cranky baby. doctors/nurses that recommend 2.5ml of paracetamol have their reasons. its better to use 2.5ml to prevent/stop the fever than use a lower dose and then have to use a stronger drug like neurofen to bring down the fever. I am the type that asks my doctors/nurses questions and this was the plausible explaination i was given to justify the use of paracetamol before and after. they also confirmed that it does not in anyway inhibit the efficiency of the immunisation. the main thing that affects the efficiency of any immunisation jab is how it was stored before use. such injections must be stored at certain temperature. how many hospitals in nigeria actually adhere to this?

in addition to this, i always ask to be shown the immunisation bottle/injection - i check the name and the expiry date to be sure my baby is being given the right thing. although some nurses are proactive and will show you all the labels on the bottle without you asking.

that said, have you checked your baby's temperature using a thermometer? if its still high, take your baby to the hospital.

p.s. Calpol is a brand name of paracetamol just as you have Emzor paracetamol and the likes.

Thanks for the explanation. I gave him about 10 mins before the vaccination. Between hospital and house the bottle broke so had to buy another one, hence I have two bottles.

Yesterday night was not funny temperature hit 38 hence my switch to manual towel and water method. What really worked was a bath we took by 7am, brought temp down to 36.6.

Next time I'll defo demand to see vaccine bottle.

enkaydewdrop:


Ouch!
So sorry mama...
Hope your baby is much better now

Thanks a lot, there's still slight temperature but we're in the clear now.

maxiflexi:


I had to come out of ghost mode to ask: What exactly are you looking for in a formular? You cannot tell if a particular brand has achieved the desired result in less than 3 days. Discuss with your hubby then come to table your requirements, Mamas should be able to suggest a formula that meets his needs,
Your baby's needs, not your hubby

Tnx 4 coming out of ghost mode to answer me. Wat we r actually looking for in formula is weight. Dat was d reason y we introduced formula in the first place since bm was taking long time. He at tyms changes dem based on reason dat baby turn to vomit after every feed. Suggestions will be appreciated.

IryNky:

Cute baby. God bless u

Thanks ma, God bless ur family.

enkaydewdrop
comtem2011, I love your baby...
Thanks sis, may God perfect our joy over them. God bless.

Thanks mamas for the likes. Baby Olamide Eldaah loves u all.
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GodMercy2015:
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You can try sma gold.

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Tnx 4 coming out of ghost mode to answer me. Wat we r actually looking for in formula is weight. Dat was d reason y we introduced formula in the first place since bm was taking long time. He at tyms changes dem based on reason dat baby turn to vomit after every feed. Suggestions will be appreciated.

Tnx swthrt. We r currently on SMA gold n baby Faithful is showing interest.

ginababy:


Tnx swthrt. We r currently on SMA gold n baby Faithful is showing interest.

Alright, let him take sma for at least a week b4 you look for improvement.
My last baby does a lot of spitups (vomit is light & milky, spitups are more like yoghurt& curds). Sometimes more than half of what she just ate. Yet, she was twice her birth weight as at 14wks immunization. I'm just saying, be patient, babies don't become orobos in a week! ( I should know)

AlphaHandMaiden:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2015/08/breastfeeding-how-to-establish-a-good-milk-supply-infographic/

Very very useful tips. Thanks for sharing

Hello mamas,my baby ll be 6months soon. He is on EBF. Pls any advice on wat to give him? Formular?Cereal?Pap? And how do i start? Spoon?Feeding bottle?. Thanks

maxiflexi:

Alright, let him take sma for at least a week b4 you look for improvement.
My last baby does a lot of spitups (vomit is light & milky, spitups are more like yoghurt& curds). Sometimes more than half of what she just ate. Yet, she was twice her birth weight as at 14wks immunization. I'm just saying, be patient, babies don't become orobos in a week! ( I should know)

Tnx dearie. I will do just that. His act of vomiting tru his nose n mouth is giving us serious heartbeat. He becomes so restless n breathless wen it happens. Kai! Motherhood no b for children.

ginababy:


Tnx dearie. I will do just that. His act of vomiting tru his nose n mouth is giving us serious heartbeat. He becomes so restless n breathless wen it happens. Kai! Motherhood no b for children.

Kpele, for that vomiting, have you tried feeding in shorter bursts, e.g when eating 60 ml, stop at 30ml, burp, at 50ml burp, finish the food burp again.or while breastfeeding, Stop every 5mins & burp. Its tasking but it may help. Also try feeding him upright (hold him in a sitting position as against lying flat on your arms ), that's what my sister who experienced d same thing did. HTH

Onegai:
For the mothers asking about Dove soap for babies, this is what we use and was recommended for us: Dove Pure and Sensitive. The bar soap is cheaper than the wash. Please check your supermarkets for it, as per availability. In lieu of this, i think maybe Dove classic can work. You can start using it from 3 months, if youee uncomfortable with using it on a newborn (though Dove Pure and Sensitive is fine for younger babies) and don't get soap in their eyes. Please Google for more information about it. HTH

Hello Mama
Please I did not see Dove pure and sensitive soap. But I saw was Dove sensitive soap. Please are they The same.

raptor2:



Hello Mama
Please I did not see Dove pure and sensitive soap. But I saw was Dove sensitive soap. Please are they The same.

Yes, it's the same.

Hello House,
Morning and happy new week to all y'all. I am a Father, 'New Father' and I hope men are allowed on this thread
Advise needed from y'all. My baby boy is just 3 weeks old today. A week ago,we noticed this rash growing on his neck,not heavy though but still noticeable, and we started applying MARHABA PRICKLY HEAT POWDER, and it seemed to subside,but reading the instructions on the powder pack, I saw that the powder is not to be used for children under 3yrs of age, we had to discontinue for fear or causing damage to the boy's skin. Now the rash on the neck has cleared but has spread to his face and spreading gradually. The baby does not sweat as our living apartment is big,airy and quite cool, so I might want to rule out rash due to heat. I iron his clothing even after they dry from washing, and his bed spread is changed every days. We use Cussons range of baby products. We use SUDOCREM for his bum bum(no rash on here though, but don't know if it can be applied on his face too.
What could be the cause of the rash on his body then, now on his face, and what can we do to clear it? Expert advice needed please.

inikamoze:
Hello House,
Morning and happy new week to all y'all. I am a Father, 'New Father' and I hope men are allowed on this thread
Advise needed from y'all. My baby boy is just 3 weeks old today. A week ago,we noticed this rash growing on his neck,not heavy though but still noticeable, and we started applying MARHABA PRICKLY HEAT POWDER, and it seemed to subside,but reading the instructions on the powder pack, I saw that the powder is not to be used for children under 3yrs of age, we had to discontinue for fear or causing damage to the boy's skin. Now the rash on the neck has cleared but has spread to his face and spreading gradually. The baby does not sweat as our living apartment is big,airy and quite cool, so I might want to rule out rash due to heat. I iron his clothing even after they dry from washing, and his bed spread is changed every days. We use Cussons range of baby products. We use SUDOCREM for his bum bum(no rash on here though, but don't know if it can be applied on his face too.
What could be the cause of the rash on his body then, now on his face, and what can we do to clear it? Expert advice needed please.

Am not an expert but I want to believe that d body is adjusting outside womb.
You can use Rising baby powder.
Pls be careful when applying powder on him especially on his face to avoid baby inhaling it.
Also, u can be using Shea butter/ Vaseline as body cream for him.
As for me I don't cream my baby face for d fear of rashes and his face is so smooth.

This particular Thread was created by man so u r highly welcome.

mamas come to his rescue o.

Onegai:


Yes, it's the same.

Thanks

AlphaHandMaiden:


Is it the formular she is rejecting or the teat!?

It may be she doesnt like the teat as i know a few people who have gone through a wide range of teats and bottle brands to get the one that their baby accepts.

Since you are thinking of weaning her, You can try given her a bit of formular from a spoon or even a cup! Yes it will be messy at the start but at least you may be able to tell if its the formular she doesnt like. Get one of those clear small plastic disposable cups so you can see her mouth.

Also, are you breast feeding her as well?

Have you tried giving her expressed milk from the same bottle? If she rejects that too it may just be the bottle/teat combo and not the milk.

Should you decide to introduce other foods, limit it to just a few teaspoons at a time and simple single flavours....i.e no mixy-mixy. And blend to a very smooth purree.
Banana, mangoes, cooked carrots, avocado, sweet potato are good for starters and remember to give some water as well to avoid constipation.

If it seems she is spitting it out... remember that spoon feeding and moving food in her mouth new to her. She needs to learn new tongue movements that move the food from front of mouth to the back and get used to the new flavours and textures. So be patient.

Tank u ma. She rejects formula not d teat cos she drinks water very well from that so I use d same bottle to feed her but she rejected it.

inikamoze:
Hello House,
Morning and happy new week to all y'all. I am a Father, 'New Father' and I hope men are allowed on this thread
Advise needed from y'all. My baby boy is just 3 weeks old today. A week ago,we noticed this rash growing on his neck,not heavy though but still noticeable, and we started applying MARHABA PRICKLY HEAT POWDER, and it seemed to subside,but reading the instructions on the powder pack, I saw that the powder is not to be used for children under 3yrs of age, we had to discontinue for fear or causing damage to the boy's skin. Now the rash on the neck has cleared but has spread to his face and spreading gradually. The baby does not sweat as our living apartment is big,airy and quite cool, so I might want to rule out rash due to heat. I iron his clothing even after they dry from washing, and his bed spread is changed every days. We use Cussons range of baby products. We use SUDOCREM for his bum bum(no rash on here though, but don't know if it can be applied on his face too.
What could be the cause of the rash on his body then, now on his face, and what can we do to clear it? Expert advice needed please.

U are welcome n congrats . it will clear with time. Rising baby powder is good

inikamoze welcum to d forum..mamas don thrash d issue..wil also advice u stop usin d cussons nd any oda soap or cream..babies skins are d most perfect nd for d first few wks outside d womb,its beta to play safe by goin natural nd afta a month u can start applyin ur desired cream or soap,all d best nd regrds to d family.

ginababy..mumi maxiflexi is so on point..jst follow her instruction cuz i had d same issue wt my boy nd burpin evry few mins worked then.

Hello mamas pls advise; my 2 weeks baby who is on EBF seem to be losing weight as his clothes are loosely fitted please advise if this is normal

maxiflexi:


Kpele, for that vomiting, have you tried feeding in shorter bursts, e.g when eating 60 ml, stop at 30ml, burp, at 50ml burp, finish the food burp again.or while breastfeeding, Stop every 5mins & burp. Its tasking but it may help. Also try feeding him upright (hold him in a sitting position as against lying flat on your arms ), that's what my sister who experienced d same thing did. HTH

Tnx dearie. I will do just that.