₦airaland Forum

Prettyhurts:
Booqee sorry about your ms(read your dayari), it's well. [s]I'm praying for the ms self but is well. To be honest I kinda get jealous when I read my former teamie complains[/s]

Try to eat bit by bit , don't eat to full up just eat to have something in your tummy. Keep your mouth busy with chewing gum it also helps.
Ndo o mummy, all na belle package.

Mosi01:
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MoyosBlog123:
Dear pls get a pack of yellow crackers biscuit. That one that looks like paki. Take it with shilled water. Pls don't wait for hunger before u eat ,cos hunger brings forth nausea.
If u go through my old post, I was always complaining and crying about how bad my all day sickness was. It was a terrible something.
You will scale tru. Sorry.

sassyangel1:
Abeg forzarush (our ogi mama), mk u bring dt ur steady ogi a.k.a pap to push the ministry forward wth dis healthy and friendly looking akara. No let this akara waste o cos some gehs r nt smiling. As e dey hot.

Cc: forzarush

forzarush:
Sorry mama but no ogi today, btw ogi @ noon?

Sansa143:
No worry,e still remain!E fit b say ur ogi mama dey favour room now so more still dey,will send ur share ok!no cry u hear

sassyangel1:
K, I no go cry. Ogi mama don reply. E b like say she jst dey wake up after quenching ogi 4 d day. Mk I come n b going cos no b 4 my mouth I call mama fortune ogi mama oo..

forzarush:
Don't mind Sansa143, vigilante never block her eyes! Are you in Lag maybe I can bring the Ogi+akara wey she dey shakara on top sef?

Anugod:
After October comes whaaaaa?? Repeat am make I hear


*Wears boxing gloves, waiting for her*

Pweetiebabe:
Bully keh? Na ur cappo won dey show herself ooo,she no get respect for her seniors.

Giddyperson:
Maybe it was a mistake from the seller sha. I sent my lil cousin with five Hundered and she came back with one fifty change

Anugod:

lady25:
In addition
Caps
Clothe hanger
Hot water flask
Disinfectant eg dettol
Diaper bag/outing bag
Shawl
Wrapper for backing baby(if u want)
Baby wardrobe
Cotton bud
Cotton wool
Methylated spirit
Olive oil

AlphaHandMaiden:
Sleeping:
●Crib/ cot/ cotbed /bassinet
●Mattress if not already part of the set you buy
●Beddings - i.e bedsheet
●Mosquito netting


Feeding:
●Bottles and teats
●Sterilizer - electric, microwave/ cold water with sterilizing tablets
●Bottle brush for washing
●Formular if using
●Breast pump - manual or electric
●Breast pads
●Nipple. Cream - lanolin based.
●Breast feeding cover - Optional as some ladies are comfy without it.

Bathing and changing:
●Baby bath
●Small towel - doesnt need to be a baby towel many people complain they are not absorbent enough.
●Nappies - disposables or reusable - for the disposable nappies maybe 1 pack of size 1 and the rest a size 2. (allow for up to 12 nappy changes in a 24 hr period)
●Wipes - disposable or reusable - for disposable get the fragrance free type for sensitive skin.
●Body cream
●Hair cream
●Bath soap
●Nappy cream - nothing special, vaseline, ori or coconut oil work well


Carrying:
●Car seat -: i see this as an essential item.
●Baby carrier if you need one
●Rocker/ swing / bouncer - now with this i would advice get one that is newborn to toddler i.e up to 18 kg as most bouncers have a 9kg weight limit and depending on how big you baby is, may outgrow it by 6 months!. Also look for the ones that have a newborn position which is an almost flat lying setting, as some og them mainly the electrical swing types tend to have baby in a funny position, and you may not really be able to use it properly in the first few weeks until baby grows a bit. .


Clothing:
Few tips:
Babies outgrow clothes unbeliveable fast. get as many unisex items as possible so that you can have longer use in case next baby is of opposite sex.

Do not buy too many newborn items as you baby may be big and they may not even fit. 0-3 months is ideal.

Dont get sucked into buying a load of fancy dresses under 3months, your baby will live in bodysuits for the first 3 months so dont waste your money.

Shoes for newborns are also a waste of money to me. They just make them pretty, so we can buy them.. hry have absolutely no functional use!

Factor in how many times a day you would bath a baby and how often you intend to do laundry. You can always buy more if you need to.

●Vests - both longsleeved and short sleeved versions. May be 7-10 number to start

●Bodysuits/all-in-one/onsies - get the ones with integrated scratch mittens ... that way you do not start looking for mittens which always have a way of getting lost as they never seem to fit well. about 7 - 10 in number to start

●1 special outing for naming or christening if required

●Socks! Loadssssss these could also double up as mittens, as they are more elastic and they wont fall off! I would say a dozen pairs especially of they are being used on the hands as well

●Bibs... loadssssss but at least a dozen!

●Burb cloths or muslins to wipe up drool, spit ups and all sorts.
● A couple of blankets or shawls.


That is all i can think of for now. I am sure other mamas will contribute.

Dazzle86:
Can't sleep, been awake since 1am. I guess my body is prepping for vigilante.

SomebodysMum:
I had finished typing but had to come back up to add this. A lot of what I wrote below seems to be like rambling but my thoughts are all over the place. Make una no vex.




Cappo Cappo, I gallant well and dey loyal to your government. 2 hands in the air and one leg up

This my pikin na for totoo and bottom e dey kick me o, better kick wey I go dey reason if the place no go slack sef. That means he/she is feet down apparently. Make e sha turn before time by God's grace. We don dey eye Team September with style sef.

I've been meaning to make this post for a while, since I read Queenhecate (I shuddered), Eksbabe (positive) and lately, Divie (thanking God it wasn't worse) birth stories. Congratulations mamas on your bundles of joy, they will forever bring you joy and happiness.

My country people and fellow mamas, I think it is high time we started including hospital names and reviews in our birth stories, it will go a long way in helping women make decisions during the research stage.

Fine, this country can be a s***hole when it comes to healthcare and mama alive, baby alive is all that we want at the end of the day, however, I also need good treatment from staff. No need for oversabi attention but just do your job effectively and efficiently. No insult me cos I fit break bottle for person head after pikin don dey my side.

When I started out looking for hospitals, people were saying general hospitals are the best in Nigeria and bla bla bla. I know someone who actually birthed in South Shore, VI. Spent a couple of cool millions because she and baby had some complications, they still ended up in a government hospital because of availability of doctors palaver.

I registered at GH Gbagada and St. Luke's Yaba but neither seems to be cutting it right now. GH Gbagada because I heard the mosquito situation in the maternity ward na die, no private rooms and the bathrooms are enough to make a grown woman cry. Fine, I know one of their consultants there and it's just 24 to 48 hours stay but still, it's enough that I won't be getting an epidural because, Nigeria. (praying to baba God for supernatural childbirth ooo), I certainly don't want to add avoidable situations like facilities to the mix.
St. Luke because, fear dey catch me say they might be understaffed. Not thaat I'm absolutely sure of this.

I looked into Gold Cross Ikoyi because I have a friend who used them many years back, however the reviews on ordinary Google leaves a lot to be desired.

I learned about MCC Gbaja years ago on this thread and had it at the back of my mind. I looked it up again recently but the latest reviews are from mama Zaynie 's set of 2015 (those women rocked, BIG time!!!)

Please and please, if anybody has current reviews of Gbaja, kindly share o. As things stand, I really would like to change hospitals.

Onegai, it sounds like you are in the health field and know a lot about this. Please ma, if you have any recommendations, private or government establishments kindly share with me o. Cost not a factor, I no mind spend my annual income on getting good healthcare and service. I'm not planning on complications etc God forbid but I want a positive experience. It is all in God's hand but at least I can handle picking a good and clean environment.

What I want from a hospital at this point is a good mix of both General and Private hospital advantages. The advantage that government has over private is expertise and availability of many doctors shey?
Private is good environment and care shey?

Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ooo, if any mama knows of any hospital in Lagos that is a perfect blend of both, kindly share with us. I stay in Yaba and can reach most parts of the mainland and ikoyi/VI quite easily. Even if the distance is an issue, please still share, it might be useful for someone else.

Hugs and kisses.

goodfortun:
Hi blessed mums. Please for those that used feeding bottles; which sort of sterilizer did you use; manual; electric and what brand? Thanks!

helovesme:
I use avent bottles (7 bottles) and avent 3 in 1 steam steriliser. (Pictures attached)

In addition to these seven bottles, the steriliser is large enough to accommodate a baby's feeding bowls, spoons, sippy cup, et al once they move to solids.

It's also pretty quick as it sterilises in 5-6 minutes and it works using a standard generator in nigeria. I have used it every single day for the past 11months and it has proven to be durable.

Personally, I'm not a fan of sterilising tablets and fluids. Even when I travel - whether long or short trips, I pack the steriliser with me.

AlphaHandMaiden:
For bottles i use medela with the calma teat (which i use with BM or the premixed liquid formula) and advent with the normal teat( for powder formular). My baby is not picky but i know different people have different experiences and some babies accept some teats more than others.

For sterilizers, most bottle manufactures will have their versions and your options are:

Electric sterilizers which are just a fancy version of steamer or pot of boiling water sterilizing. It will have a timer and let you know when bottles are ready. Dependent on electricity though, so if nepa show you pepper you are screwed, alternative is to pop the items into a boiling pot of water and boil for 5 mins.... but who gat time for this? Except you are supper organised.

Microwave sterilizer- essentially a bowl with a water holder and vent. Zap for 3 mins and let cool for 2 mins and voila! Bottles ready. Dependent on electricity as well. I personally would like to cut my baby's exposure to microwaved items especially plastics, so its not my prefered method but for other people there is absolutely no issue with it.


Cold water sterilizer in either tablet or liquid to add to it. Milton is a very popular brand of both types.

Most microwave sterilizers also double as cold water sterilizers..... this is what i use.
Pros: you only need to change the solution every 24 hours. Items only need to be in it for 15 mins. Not dependent on electricity. You can leave the items in the solution and take out when you need it however be mindful of silicone products. I leave it for min. 15 mins and take them out to air dry a bit before using.

Cons: slight smell of chlorine, but it doesnt affect baby in any way. After a while you get used to it.
Only leave silicone items for the stipulated time as the solution willl discolour it - take note for silicone teats. Most will come in a 5L capacity. If you are bottle feeding full time this is fine, however if like me baby was EBF for 6 months and only takes a bottle or so of formular per day now.....that is a lot of water to be wasting.

Modification: if in naija, ensure you get your sterilizer tablets/liquid from a reputable source! i.e. its not fake! As you could be exposing your child to more harm than Good

However, Milton does a travel sized sterilizer which is only 1.25L and you only need to use a 1/4 of the tablet. So i am just finishing my first pack of sterilizer tablets. This has worked well for me.

Mbliz:
Hello mama's any one with idea or experience on what obst vss means should pls share. Tried the search engine and not getting anything out of it.many thanks

Sansa143:
sumone don d anticipate vigil oh!When e start,u will wish 2go bak to ur preggy phase!