DANZAK:
Good evening sabi mamas, I know that most of us have been attending one owambe and another.
It's the season. Just came back from mine some minutes ago.
Please when una don't rest finish make una help me torchlight this matter.
So today one of my unit women in church, advice me to grate Ginger and garlic, mix with warm water and be giving little of the water to my DS for catarrh.
Anybody no this remedy? Or any mama do try am before?

Compliments of the season to you all.

Yes! But just Garlic only.

sugarcanebaby:


Two months and one week

Shebi you haven't vexed for me
Compare this chart with your baby's sleep pattern.

No I haven't zaynie. Have been to the hospital afterwards and the doc assured me it was OK.

My baby would be three months in January and I'm also to resume back to work. Right now, hubby and I have the option of getting a nanny(live in\or daily) and a creche. I found one close to where I live. My questions are;

1. Which one is better, a nanny a creche?

2. Is my baby too young like some people say?

3. What should I look out for as I would be going back there next week to assess them.

Please don't jump and pass. I need your input as it breaks my heart every time I think of the fact that I'd have to leave him with someone else.

Cc: feddy, iomoge, liftedhands, alphahandmaiden, onegai, helovesme, danzak, tojued etc

Onegai:
Good morning.

I hope it's not too late but fabmum and Dtush, could you lead us in prayers this morning? Thank you kindly.

Oh dear, jst seeing ds.... Jst logged in now, super busy all day, will do nxt Saturday by God's grace... Good nyt mums

sugarcanebaby:
No I haven't zaynie. Have been to the hospital afterwards and the doc assured me it was OK.

My baby would be three months in January and I'm also to resume back to work. Right now, hubby and I have the option of getting a nanny(live in\or daily) and a creche. I found one close to where I live. My questions are;

1. Which one is better, a nanny a creche?

2. Is my baby too young like some people say?

3. What should I look out for as I would be going back there next week to assess them.

Please don't jump and pass. I need your input as it breaks my heart every time I think of the fact that I'd have to leave him with someone else.

Cc: feddy, iomoge, liftedhands, alphahandmaiden, onegai, helovesme, danzak, tojued etc

My dear the first thing to do is to do is to start putting it in prayers, asking God to connect you with someone that good, homely and loves children.
1) I prefer a nanny, reason being that your child will be at the comfort of your home where he is solely being taken care of by someone you 'know'. In creche the attention of the care givers/minders are always divided among other babies.

2) Not really. I started work when mine was 2months 22days(started maternity leave before delivery), but because I have confidence in nanny. He is 5months plus now and doing great. The most important thing is for you to have peace with who and wherever you are living him.

3) I have never done creche but I know mamas here will provide the answers to that.

P. S: if you decide to go for nanny, pls get the person to resume work now that you are still at home so that you can assess the person and also teach the person how you want your things done.

Good luck dear. #JoyOfMotherhood

@Sugar, if the nanny can stay in the creche with your baby, then it is better.

olatebony:
its bn a while mamas. I miss you all. I have bn super busy. hmnnnn cheers

Woowwww...where are you located? So niceee

sugarcanebaby:


My baby would be three months in January and I'm also to resume back to work. Right now, hubby and I have the option of getting a nanny(live in\or daily) and a creche. I found one close to where I live. My questions are;

1. Which one is better, a nanny a creche?

2. Is my baby too young like some people say?

3. What should I look out for as I would be going back there next week to assess them.


Cc: feddy, iomoge, liftedhands, alphahandmaiden, onegai, helovesme, danzak, tojued etc

I know how you feel because I have also been there.

What I did, was to get a nanny and still register my baby in a crèche close to the office.

So, the baby and nanny would be dropped off at crèche in the morning and picked up after work.

The crèche had strict instructions to never allow the nanny take the baby out of their premises. However, she was free to go out and get anything she or the baby needed.

Although this was an expensive option, it helped put my mind at ease that my baby was well taken care of plus I knew baby was safe too. I was actually scared of leaving my child alone with a nanny at home.

Again, having a nanny at home with me eased the stress of having to cook, go to the market or do anything with a baby in tow.

Hope this helps.

sugarcanebaby:
No I haven't zaynie. Have been to the hospital afterwards and the doc assured me it was OK.

My baby would be three months in January and I'm also to resume back to work. Right now, hubby and I have the option of getting a nanny(live in\or daily) and a creche. I found one close to where I live. My questions are;

1. Which one is better, a nanny a creche?

2. Is my baby too young like some people say?

3. What should I look out for as I would be going back there next week to assess them.

Please don't jump and pass. I need your input as it breaks my heart every time I think of the fact that I'd have to leave him with someone else.

Cc

1. There are advantages and disadvantages with both. Personally, I prefer a crèche. Not just any type of crèche. A very good one that's well managed.

For various reasons : you do not have to worry about a nanny not turning up at the start of her shift to take care of your baby. She can always call you to say she's ill without any notice, she can decide just not to turn up, she can decide to resign at anytime which means you are stuck in a limbo on how to arrange alternative child care without affecting your attendance at work and she might not be able to engage your baby in developmental/intellectual activities.

Anytime a nanny resigns or you sack her, you are back to square one . You need to look for someone else, you worry whether or not she will be suitable or if she will bond with your baby and if she leaves, the cycle repeats itself again.

At the crèche, your child gets to mix with others. They are engaged in various activities - messy play, sensory activities, activities to develop her motor skills, book reading, painting, outdoor activities, exposure to different toys, etc.

Depending on the baby to staff ratio, you have more than one person at a time in the baby's room so to a large extent, you can be sure there's no harm to your baby unlike the nanny that's all alone at home with your child and you do not know if she has left your baby all alone to cry herself to sleep while she's busy with other things.

Caregivers at crèches concentrate solely on the kids. Unlike the nanny that has to do other housework like cleaning, laundry, cooking, etc.

2. No. she's not too young. A mum's got to do what she has to do. At the end of the day, you need a job to bring income to your family. That income is vital in raising your baby. I'm sure you want to give your baby the very best in life. So if you have to work to provide for her and ensure she has a great future, then do so and do not give a damn about what people say. At the end of the day, they are not the one paying the bills or giving you money to look after yourself or your child.

At my son's crèche, there was a 4 weeks old baby that started in September. Why? The baby's mum had to return to college and she had no choice but to bring her baby to the crèche. She didn't want to defer her studies and just wanted to get done with her education.

3. Various things.
1)First of all, ask around and find out reviews about the crèche.
2) hygiene? How's the environment? Tidy? What about the rooms where the babies are kept? Their outdoor play area? What about where babies meals are prepared? What about their nappy changing area? In summary, ask to be shown around.
3) what's the layout like? Are the rooms well ventilated? Are babies and toddlers separated? I have seen crèches where children aged 3months to 2 years are lumped together in one room. Personally, I will not put my child in such crèche. I think a good nursery should separate babies from toddlers.
4)where do the babies sleep? Is there a separate sleeping area? Do they have cots? Not just any type of cot but cots that are actually safe for babies to sleep in.
5) what's their kitchen area like? Do they have a fridge, steriliser, kettle, microwave? Do they provide meals/snacks/fruits?
6)what's the staff to baby ratio? What is the maximum number of babies they enrol per room? A crèche should never be overcrowded.
7)staff - have they been properly vetted? What about staff training? Are they staff well trained in the rudiments of looking after babies? Any training in administering first aid? Are they approraiately dressed (not in iron and buba)? They might not be graduates but do they speak good English? I won't want a crèche where for example pidgin English or Yoruba is spoken freely.
8 )who manages the crèche? What's their background like? How long has he or she managed the crèche? A good manager is a sign of a good crèche. If she's lackasdical in her duties/supervision, her subordinates will also not take their job seriously.
9)how are the babies in their care? Do you enter a room full of crying babies? Are they unattended to? Do they appear ignored? How do the staff interact with them?
10)is there any decent hospital around that they can take a child to God forbid in any emergencies such as sudden sickness?
11)as the child grows older, what activities do they engage the child in? Sensory play, etc ?
12) what's their security policy? Is the crèche itself well protected? Are there checks in place to ensure that not just any random person can walk in and claim to have been sent to pick up the child.
13) do they keep an accident log of all bumps, falls and bruises and do they let you know of any of such incidents?

@ sugarcanebaby.. we are in same shoes o.
My only luck is i have 4months 2 weeks maternity... so am here till mid march... will start looking again in January and might go for a nanny who would join my girl to d creche....

I think thats a better option. Thank You maran1983

Someone advised me to get a live in cos the real work is at night. So i can have time to tend to other things while she rocks my baby and all.
And somehow i agree.

My fears has also been leaving my baby 4 a nanny that will come n go. The 2 i interviewed are mothers to small babies... so they have to bring their children along. She will definitely take better care of hers.... plus everything i buy will be used by 2 children thats if my daughter gets to use sef.

For creche around here.... news is all over that they do drugs the children to sleep....

Thank God u asked this question.... as maran1983 just opened my eyes.
Even if i get a young adult... they can go to the creche together. And my baby would be well taken care of.

iomoge2:
Na wa o.
No wonder some mamas never want to come here.

Its pathetic that a woman/mother will talk the way helovesme talks.
Jeezzzzz.

Your long post suggesting wat can be done came too late.
See all d rubbish u said b4 that.
Even from your first comment i was shocked.

I am not supporting child abuse but hay... there are better ways to say it.
7years moniker my foot.
Please drop it and get a new one.
Also get a new attitude and dont forget this " if u have nothing nice to say, dont say anything at all"

Thats how u insulted a mama for thinking of surgery.

And please dont respond or mention me cos u will so hate yourself....
Your stay here is long over due.... even if na u get solution to everyone question on nairaland please keep the solution to your self.

You wont bully me into not asking my questions as u have done some others.....

But please, if i ask a question, never u respond.
Asswipe.

I just had this weird urge to look at your previous posts and I came across this rant of yours directed at me. I guess I must have missed it in my mentions.


E mi? Asswipe? Talk about gutter language.


I would have traded words with you but out of respect for three mums here and the nice lady that reached out to me on PM, I will just overlook your rant and stay classy.


However, what further convinced me that you are just NOT worth my TIME and INTELLECT trading words with was when I saw in another post that you are a GUIDER with the ponzi scheme scam called MMM (buhahhahahahahahaahahhahaahahaahhahahahaahhahahaahhahahahahahaahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahaah
buhahhahahahahahaahahhahaahahaahhahahahaahhahahaahhahahahahahaahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahaah

Pheesayor, e ku toju.

Ebunoluwa is looking so pretty, chubby and well fed.

Happy Sunday beautiful Mummies.I have learnt alot from here.God bless you all.I m a silent follower tho.hope i m welcomed.Pls my baby girl is 4months and 2weeks.she has been rejecting both breast milk n fomular .i tryed forcing her but she do throw up.this morning i tryed giving her pap n she was so happy drinking it.My question is should i start giving her pap at dis stage,is she matured enof to start taking pap or cereals.cos i colleague told me her digestive system is not yet matured at dis stage.if yes what type of cereals can i introduce to her.pls i need your response.

iomoge2:
@ sugarcanebab
....

Thank God u asked this question.... as maran1983 just opened my eyes.
Even if i get a young adult... they can go to the creche together. And my baby would be well taken care of.

Good morning. I sent a pm. Pls respond.

[quote author=helovesme post=52031511]

I just had this weird urge to look at your previous posts and I came across this rant of yours directed at me. I guess I must have missed it in my mentions.

mi? Asswipe? ----please dear just let dis fly ok...thanks for co-operating.

crystalzoe:

Good morning. I sent a pm. Pls respond.

My pm has issues

Bebebeebee1960@ gmail dot come

helovesme:
Pheesayor, e ku toju.

Ebunoluwa is looking so pretty, chubby and well fed.

Thank you Ma, she however has stopped sucking like she used to, she has cold and cough and we are using panda cold for that and vitamin C to boost her immune system because cold is a common thing in my family. Her mum is deeply worried about her reduced appetite. Could it have anything to do with teething symptoms?

Onegai

Helovesme, thank you for taking out time to respond and also breaking it down. God bless you. They were having their ensbof the year party when I went there sibit was kind of rowdy. I'm gonna take your point and tick as appropriate when I go there this week.

sugarcanebaby:
No I haven't zayn..ie. Have been to the hospital afterwards and the doc assured me it was OK.

My baby would be three months in January and I'm also to resume back to work. Right now, hubby and I have the option of getting a nanny(live in\or daily) and a creche. I found one close to where I live. My questions are;

1. Which one is better, a nanny a creche?

2. Is my baby too young like some people say?

3. What should I look out for as I would be going back there next week to assess them.

Please don't jump and pass. I need your input as it breaks my heart every time I think of the fact that I'd have to leave him with someone else.

Cc: feddy, iomoge, lifted..hands, alphahandmaid..en, oneg$ai, he..lovesme, danza..k, toju..ed etc

Teamie hw re u and baby doin? I would suggest a creche. It will be better if u have a nanny that goes to the creche too and u all come back home. I can't trust my child to a complete stranger to stay home alone!

faithisallihave:
Hello Mamas. My DD is losing her hair. It's like it's literally coming off. She has patches now on her once full head of hair. Any solution pls?
CC All sabi mamas

Do you plait it? Maybe it's too tight?

If na me I'd cut it all off and start over.... And maintain better but I have only boys so what do I know lol

babythug:


Do you plait it? Maybe it's too tight?

If na me I'd cut it all off and start over.... And maintain better but I have only boys so what do I know lol

Yes! Infact very tight braids. The hair was so long and full. It breaks my heart that its breaking.
It kills me to think of cutting it and starting all over.

Helovesme , I am glad you didn't leave this thread like you left Preggy thread. I enjoy your advice and educative posts. I accept you with your 'blunt' tongue *wink*
But make I no dey the receiving end one day abeg.
Try and put a little diplomacy even when the passion is moving you cos your knowledge and desire to help here is valued. No try go anywhere o.

In addition, the level of disrespect for senior mamas when disagreements arise here and on Preggy thread is alarming. Some new mamas were just sharping mouth anyhow. Abeg o.

faithisallihave:

Yes! Infact very tight braids. The hair was so long and full. It breaks my heart that its breaking.
It kills me to think of cutting it and starting all over.

The braids are likely the culprit. Maybe you let the hair rest for a bit let's see!!!

babythug:


The braids are likely the culprit. Maybe you let the hair rest for a bit let's see!!!

Yeah! Will do. Thanks.

suzystores:
Happy Sunday beautiful Mummies.I have learnt alot from here.God bless you all.I m a silent follower tho.hope i m welcomed.Pls my baby girl is 4months and 2weeks.she has been rejecting both breast milk n fomular .i tryed forcing her but she do throw up.this morning i tryed giving her pap n she was so happy drinking it.My question is should i start giving her pap at dis stage,is she matured enof to start taking pap or cereals.cos i colleague told me her digestive system is not yet matured at dis stage.if yes what type of cereals can i introduce to her.pls i need your response.

I started my Ds with Gerber rice cereal at exactly 4 months(my choice though) while still breast feeding and giving formula. But by late last month he stopped taking the formula but still takes the cereal very well.
Mamas here adviced me not bother about that as long as I add his daily required formula to his cereal.
My dear, that is what I do now and we are all happy.
As for the Bm, you can express and feed with bottle or cup and spoon.
Gerber rice and Gerber oatmeal are for 4months and above.
FINA4804, plus can you help out with other cereals for 4 months. Thanks

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Ok @suzystores, you can do pap make sure you add your baby's formula to the pap. Cereals Available in the market for 4months are: Millupa starter, Gerber rice, Gerber oatmeal. You may check for cow and gate rice 4months, Heinz rice 4months. Though I have not see them for a while.

@iyawotobe, whenever I am tired of babysitting I send my children to school. Especially when they have started walking. Depending on what you want if you want value for your money from 2years six months. If you want time to rest from one year six months

Matter that was long dead and buried, What do we stand to gain by bringing it up again. Those fanning the fire what is your gain? Letting go of things shows how mature you are.

Just passing......though.

Happy Sunday to all mamas, my ds has boils on his head, took him to see the doctor. He place him on Augmentin for 7 days. My Question is what is the right dose of Augmentin 228/5ml for a 8 weeks old.
Thanks

cc: soonest and all sabi mama

fertilewomb:
Matter that was long dead and buried, What do we stand to gain by bringing it up again. Those fanning the fire what is your gain? Letting go of things shows how mature you are.

Just passing......though.

Leave dem my dear, dey can always put d blame on preggy thread n its members wen it escalates.

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pheesayor:


Thank you Ma, she however has stopped sucking like she used to, she has cold and cough and we are using panda cold for that and vitamin C to boost her immune system because cold is a common thing in my family. Her mum is deeply worried about her reduced appetite. Could it have anything to do with teething symptoms?

Her loss in appetite is down to the cold. I really doubt if it's teething.

She must be experiencing pain/discomfort swallowing hence why she's not keen on milk.

I experienced something similar (cold, reduced feeding, and slight rise in temperature) with my son and I took him to the hospital when it didn't look like he was getting any better after 24hours from when I first noticed the symptoms. The doctor opened his mouth and checked his tonsils and also used his fingers to feel the side of his neck.

It turned out that he had tonsillitis and the doctor explained that with tonsillitis, babies find it painful to swallow. Tonsillitis in babies is literally sore throat. I can't remember if he was given mild antibiotics but I do remember I was told to continue feeding him and I should also give him warm water to drink.

I will suggest you take her to a hospital and have a doctor examine her.