deylookme:
Congratulations on your pregnancy and delivery in advance.

You will need the following things:

baby clothes- buy a few small ones for newborn because babies grow fast, then buy other sizes.
baby soap
sponge
diapers
wipes
muslin squares for spit ups
bath tub
combs
cutton wool and spirit for the navel
vaseline
baby lotion
towel
blankets
shawl
dryer
clothe pins
caps
socks
crib/cot
mosquito net
flask (not compulsory except you will be storing hot water)
bottles and formula (if you are not going to breastfeed but breastfeeding is highly recommended)


NB: you need to prepare for the sleepless nights

please, where can I get the muslin squares here in Nigeria

asoasiko:


Its either you are referring to another brand or to the Rumperooz cloth diaper covers ,the covers dont come with inserts,they are used with prefolds.This is a pocket diaper,even on the brand owner's site the pocket diaper price is same with whats on Amazon.

Thanks for your comment/questions too!

Please do you have Prefold like Osocozy brand not gerber

Onegai:

Abeg I need the details of that jazz, because people are not respecting themselves anymore nowadays

Please dear, with regard to your comment on the topic "LIST OF BABY ITEMS" and recommendation on RECTANGULAR COTTON CLOTH DIAPER instead of Terry Towel for burb cloth. Please, where can I get the rectangular cotton cloth diaper in Nigeria. Here is my contact: oluebubejehoval@gmail.com

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Thanks and remain ever blessed

Onegai:
awwww congratulations!
Don't overdo it o
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 ) 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

Please dear, where can I buy the rectangular cotton cloth diaper in Nigeria

jobseekershelp:

Wow , thanks a lot for this . We'll use this list as a guide .

jobseekershelp:

Wow , thanks a lot for this . We'll use this list as a guide .

please dear, where can I buy the rectangular cotton cloth diaper in Nigeria.

Fluff!

Cloth diapers are SOOOOOO freaking easy in this day. You dont have to have pins for them. They make things called "Snappis" that replace the pins. They have velcroe and snap options even. 1 diaper (called one-size) can last a child from newborn to potty learning.

please, where can I get the modern cloth diaper in Nigeria