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Sabi mamas....plsss my baby sneezes alot. Is this normal for new born?

Ensure the environment - room, living room etc etc isn't dusty.

Dress the child warmly, make sure s/he is well wrapped at all times, reduce exposure to fan and air conditioner.

Also your bedding particularly duvet or blanket may be harboring dust hence the frequent sneezing.

Good evening mamas!
Pls help a first tiime mum. My 4 weeks old baby has rashes all over his face and neck even on his eyelids. It isn't looking nice at all and am scared to use sudocream on it for fear of it getting to his mouth and eyes. Plss what can i use to clear it?
N/B:I use Johnson products but have discontinued it on his face but no result

Also can someone help me with a list of the immunisations to take and when to take each. I've only taken Penta and that was when my Lo was 3 days old.
....and Erm when can i resume kpekusing (had an episiotomy but the stitches have absorbed). My 1 year anniversary is in 2 weeks + and I would like to give dh a treat.
Sorry for the plenty questions
Cc: Onegai, Modath, Firsttymum, Proudmom38, Missmalachi, Beedam

kendlez:
Good evening mamas!
Pls help a first tiime mum. My 4 weeks old baby has rashes all over his face and neck even on his eyelids. It isn't looking nice at all and am scared to use sudocream on it for fear of it getting to his mouth and eyes. Plss what can i use to clear it?
N/B:I use Johnson products but have discontinued it on his face but no result

Also can someone help me with a list of the immunisations to take and when to take each. I've only taken Penta and that was when my Lo was 3 days old.

Cc: Onegai, Modath, Firsttymum, Proudmom38, Missmalachi, Beedam

Oh wow, that sounds bad. If it is Johnson's, give it time, it will clear. I may not put Sudocrem on the eyelid and near the mouth, but it should be fine for cheeks and forehead and neck (though it is super thick sha). Try warming it in your palms before applying (take some, rub between fingers and dab on skin). What do the rashes look like though and have you shown them to your paed?
As for immunization schedule, I just followed what the hospital gave me.

For all mama's, a relative of mine is attending the World Conference on Vaccination right now, he's a consultant paediatrician and he says they are emphasising Pneumococcal vaccine, because Nigeria has one of the lowest rates for giving it (alongside India, Congo and a few others). So try and fund a health centre which will administer it please. Thanks.

kendlez:
Good evening mamas!
Pls help a first tiime mum. My 4 weeks old baby has rashes all over his face and neck even on his eyelids. It isn't looking nice at all and am scared to use sudocream on it for fear of it getting to his mouth and eyes. Plss what can i use to clear it?
N/B:I use Johnson products but have discontinued it on his face but no result

Also can someone help me with a list of the immunisations to take and when to take each. I've only taken Penta and that was when my Lo was 3 days old.
....and Erm when can i resume kpekusing (had an episiotomy but the stitches have absorbed). My 1 year anniversary is in 2 weeks + and I would like to give dh a treat.
Sorry for the plenty questions
Cc: Onegai, Modath, Firsttymum, Proudmom38, Missmalachi, Beedam

Immunization
Birth:
• BCG
• OPV0
• Hepatitis B

■ 6 Weeks:
• OPV1
• Pentavalent 1 [Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis/ Whooping cough, Hep. B & H. Influenza Type B]
• PCV [Pneumococcal vaccine - Optional]
• Rotavirus 1 [Optional]

■ 10 Weeks:
• OPV2
• Pentavalent 2
• PCV2 [Optional]

■ 14 Weeks:
• OPV3
• Penta 3
• PCV3 [Optional]
• Rotavirus 2

■ 9 Months:
• Measles

■ 12 Months:
• Yellow Fever

■ 15 - 18 Months:
• MMR
• OPV?
• Chickenpox [Optional]

■ 24 Months:
• Meningitis
• Typhoid Fever [Optional]

I notice whenever I use soap on my baby's face he has rashes so I stopped and use only water for his face and he's been fine

@ all mamas who uses coconut oil on baby's skin pls hope it doesn't darken the skin especially fair babies. Tnx

babymama011:
@ all mamas who uses coconut oil on baby's skin pls hope it doesn't darken the skin especially fair babies. Tnx

Coconut oil is fantastic on baby's skin. That's what I use and no discolouration and he's not dark or darker.

@kendlez...go get vegas,it works like magic.just 50naira.

My lil bae is lookin more fairer everyday.mum n dad are on the chocolate side.i use kennel pomade mixed with shea butter on her since birth.pls help.tia

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@ kendlez , wen my baby started havin rashes d one yoruba call alefo n her skin started pealing,i switch my cream n soap to sebamed n dat ws d last time i noticed rashes on her.

@kendlez I don't realy ve experience on rashes cos my baby no get. Maybe u shuld try agnesia powder I heard it worked fine for rashes. Immunization is as explained by sheweezy....... As for kpekus, No idea . Sabi mamas will answer u

@Onegai: Thanks a lot. The rashes are tiny and clustered on different parts of his face. Haven't seen my paed yet but hopefully this week (pray I can get fuel by tomoro). Will try the sudocream as u suggested.

@Shewezzy: thanks a million

Mamas, pls Is MMR free in health centres?. Thanks

proudmom38:
@kendlez I don't realy ve experience on rashes cos my baby no get. Maybe u shuld try agnesia powder I heard it worked fine for rashes. Immunization is as explained by sheweezy....... As for kpekus, No idea . Sabi mamas will answer u

PLEASE TRY AND AVOID BABY POWDERS

Please try and avoid powders of any type. They've linked them to respiratory issues in babies (they are breathing it in) and paeditricians are now asking people to avoid them. Same with keeping baby directly under the fan (anything that can go inside nostrils can lodge in the lungs and become an irritant). Because something is sold for babies, doesn't mean it's safe for babies and they keep learning new information every day (our grandparents all shook their babies for "exercise" but even the most tribal-loving doctor in Nigeria will not recommend that as they have complained about the effects on babies).

http://www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-safe-to-use-baby-powder-on-my-baby_1519559.bc

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA401185/How-Bad-Is-Baby-Powder.html

http://m.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/athome/talcum-powder-and-cancer

ahnie:
@kendlez...go get vegas,it works like magic.just 50naira.

What's it like and where can I get it? I stay in PH

Thanks Proudmom38 and Missmalachi.
Have been considering switching to Sebamed. Everyone seems to rate it a 5*

[Pquote author=ahnie post=40132916]My lil bae is lookin more fairer everyday.mum n dad are on the chocolate side.i use kennel pomade mixed with shea butter on her since birth.pls help.tia[/quote]

Abeg which one is kernel pomade?

OloriAbdulatif:
[Pquote author=ahnie post=40132916]My lil bae is lookin more fairer everyday.mum n dad are on the chocolate side.i use kennel pomade mixed with shea butter on her since birth.pls help.tia

Abeg which one is kernel pomade?

Ahnie is kernel pomade made from Black Palm kernel oil and Shea butter alone? Can you post a pic please? Palm kernel oil is pretty good for hair and skin and has a lot of properties as Coconut oil but it has a strong smell sha.

kendlez:
Thanks Proudmom38 and Missmalachi.
Have been considering switching to Sebamed. Everyone seems to rate it a 5*

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Uwc. Sebamed is very good

Onegai:


PLEASE TRY AND AVOID BABY POWDERS

Please try and avoid powders of any type. They've linked them to respiratory issues in babies (they are breathing it in) and paeditricians are now asking people to avoid them. Same with keeping baby directly under the fan (anything that can go inside nostrils can lodge in the lungs and become an irritant). Because something is sold for babies, doesn't mean it's safe for babies and they keep learning new information every day (our grandparents all shook their babies for "exercise" but even the most tribal-loving doctor in Nigeria will not recommend that as they have complained about the effects on babies).

http://www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-safe-to-use-baby-powder-on-my-baby_1519559.bc

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA401185/How-Bad-Is-Baby-Powder.html

http://m.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/athome/talcum-powder-and-cancer

Thanks for sharing dis. I don't use powder on my baby cause I ve no reason to. But how do we cope with so much heat without fan or AC?

proudmom38:




Thanks for sharing dis. I don't use powder on my baby cause I ve no reason to. But how do we cope with so much heat without fan or AC?

Use lighter products to moisturize baby. That's one of the reasons people prefer oils, it absorbs better than most lotions (some may leave a slight residue on skin to make it feel soft). Wear only cotton fabrics on the baby and remove their clothes if it is hot.

Heat rash is manageable compared to respiratory issues

proudmom38:




Thanks for sharing dis. I don't use powder on my baby cause I ve no reason to. But how do we cope with so much heat without fan or AC?

Use lighter products to moisturize baby. That's one of the reasons people prefer oils, it absorbs better than most lotions (some may leave a slight residue on skin to make it feel soft). Wear only cotton fabrics on the baby and remove their clothes if it is hot.

Heat rash is manageable compared to respiratory issues

All these sebamed ati baby milk you mothers are sharrrrrinng, "ori" and "adi-agbon" don finish for market ni??

Com'on, let's go au-naturel people

@Kimoni
Osun mi o.. Lol
I belong to the Blue Seal Vaseline team, and sometimes, 'idi-agbon'.

JustCurious:
@Kimoni
Osun mi o.. Lol
I belong to the Blue Seal Vaseline team, and sometimes, 'idi-agbon'.

Lol...I will soon post my Vaseline and "ori" picshure too

The ori is fresh from Iya Ramota sef. Very gentle on my baby o

Kimoni:


Lol...I will soon post my Vaseline and "ori" picshure too

The ori is fresh from Iya Ramota sef. Very gentle on my baby o

We are waiting for picshure, as this would determine my subscription to Iya Ramota's fresh ori.

Seriously, I need to look up 'sebamed' products. I'm reading about it here for the first time.

@Kimoni please post. Infact I think we should start another thread, I have an idea (dunno if it will be good here or family section).

Healing ointment: Shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil, beeswax and some jara oils. Great for diaper rash, rashes on the face, ezcema, scratches etc. Can also be used for adults.

No strong sell maam,my mil mixed the udeaki with shea butter(ori)(okume)

Onegai:


Ahnie is kernel pomade made from Black Palm kernel oil and Shea butter alone? Can you post a pic please? Palm kernel oil is pretty good for hair and skin and has a lot of properties as Coconut oil but it has a strong smell sha.

Its inside a small seal.go to where they sell diapers n wipes,you wil see it.it works like magic.

kendlez:


What's it like and where can I get it? I stay in PH

Mothers, help me thank God oooo.
my husband was on his way to palm center in Kano when the bomb blast went off.
I'm so happy and grateful to God that I'm not mourning at the moment. God is ever faithful.
Rip to the dead and speedy recovery to the injured.

@hernyolar thank God for you and ur family. You won't have any reason to mourn in Jesus name.

Jesus take the wheels of this country

Pls sabi mamas my lo started cereal last week, my question is how often should i give water now or can i do breastmilk alone for her as water cos this babes doesn't like water at all sometimes i spoonfeed her the water but she won't take more than 2 spoons. Also what other food can i give apart frim rice cereals. Thanks y'all

Onegai:


Ahnie is kernel pomade made from Black Palm kernel oil and Shea butter alone? Can you post a pic please? Palm kernel oil is pretty good for hair and skin and has a lot of properties as Coconut oil but it has a strong smell sha.

Yeah kernel promise is very nice that is what I use for my baby since birth and she is 7months now and her skin is flawless, I mix it with my Shea butter and blend it together the smell isn't so bad once mixed with the Shea butter