Mamas, I hail ooo. How can I stop my 2yrs old son from sucking his fingers cos he's has been coughing for a week plus now and I know it's cos he also sucks his fingers that's y it hasn't improved also av tried al bitter tyns but this boy sucks evrytn. Now I'm scarred for my 5weeks old boy cos he started sneezing n coughing lightly yesterday n he's not ready to sleep in his bassinet so I sleep btw him n his elder bro. Can I try the palm oil n sugar remedy for both of them though my baby's own is still mild. Thanks.

PresVA:

Imagine the agent telling me 20k ..

thank you for the heads up. .

Very nice suggestion.. thanks a lot .. much appreciation

It depends on your location and the kind of agent. I paid 20k for agency fee and that was abt 4years ago.

sugah:

Tchai! Wonderful suggestion on the uniform.
But they cannot wear the uniform for outings can they?
So is it OK for them to wear the uniforms outside?

Buhahahahahaha , the babe must be a real fashionista. She go dey bbaff off pass em madam sef

sugah:

I'd definitely do that. Thanks

I wish the uniform thing was started the very first day she came to the house. Hope babe go gree wear the uniform now. She fit resign cos of uniform matter ooo. Abeg let me know how it goes so if am bringing another nanny anytime, we will go the uniform route too.

FINA4804:
@sugah, I laughed when I saw your post about your nanny.
@preVa, some agents take 10k that is the highest I have seen.
To all mamas pls if your nanny is not a Live in pls do routine checks like once in six months. Don't just do the first time and relax pls to avoid stories that touch.
@onegai, my nanny is a woman (a widow) sometimes the way she will dress I will just tease her, are you looking for a customer? ( tight legese with short top, you will be seeing all her curves to the shape of het virgina) And she will laugh, will it be right for me to sew a uniform for her ?

She fit they find customers or is she too old to re-marry? Pls caution her anytime she puts on something like that. Let her use a long top cos you know as everything down below will be reporting for duty inside the legends. She should dress responsibly knowing fully well she will be handling kids. Even schools don't allow teachers to dress that way or anyhow cos even some kyn kids go dey admire aunty Amaka's big Nyash inside legends

simababe:
Mamas, I hail ooo. How can I stop my 2yrs old son from sucking his fingers cos he's has been coughing for a week plus now and I know it's cos he also sucks his fingers that's y it hasn't improved also av tried al bitter tyns but this boy sucks evrytn. Now I'm scarred for my 5weeks old boy cos he started sneezing n coughing lightly yesterday n he's not ready to sleep in his bassinet so I sleep btw him n his elder bro. Can I try the palm oil n sugar remedy for both of them though my baby's own is still mild. Thanks.

My lo3 socked her hand too and I tried all the available method but it was all wash.... At a point, I did the unthinkable by using razor to make a little slash on that her finger(don't try it if you don't have the mind). She stopped it that very moment cause it pained her any time she puts her fingers on the mouth. That was how she stopped entirely.
As for the oil and honey method, use a teaspoon to give him, it would clear gradually

starbuck:




My lo3 socked her hand too and I tried all the available method but it was all wash.... At a point, I did the unthinkable by using razor to make a little slash on that her finger(don't try it if you don't have the mind). She stopped it that very moment cause it pained her any time she puts her fingers on the mouth. That was how she stopped entirely.
As for the oil and honey method, use a teaspoon to give him, it would clear gradually

Thanks Starbuck.

mompurity2:
Hello mamas. I just noticed for some days now that my babies no longer want to take formula in their feeding bottle, they rather just play with it like they are sucking or they push the feeder to the corner of their mouth and use their gum to make the milk flow. And this is making them not to eat well. Could this be a phase? Or they no longer like the formula I changed to or what? Has anyone experienced something like this

Same thing with my dd, she's now rejecting cup and spoon. I switched back to her feeding bottle but still the same. I even beg her to suck breast. Seriously I'm tired. Bought another brand of formula today, I just hope she accepts.

Please sabi mama's attend to our question.

starbuck:




My lo3 socked her hand too and I tried all the available method but it was all wash.... At a point, I did the unthinkable by using razor to make a little slash on that her finger(don't try it if you don't have the mind). She stopped it that very moment cause it pained her any time she puts her fingers on the mouth. That was how she stopped entirely.
As for the oil and honey method, use a teaspoon to give him, it would clear gradually

, that sucking is so annoying. I almost put my baby's finger on hot pot some days ago but was considering his health because he is teething and has not been eating fine. Before he gets to 10 months, I must stop him by fire by thunder

ozycy:

It depends on your location and the kind of agent. I paid 20k for agency fee and that was abt 4years ago.

Hello mamaas...pls does anyone have any good domestic staff agency info?? My wonderful nanny leaves soon to progress in life...any good agency in Abj or Lag...tried and tested ones pls, not all these one man love-vendor agency...lol

I have always used uniforms for my staffs...ankara. It is a very good thing to do, keeps them focused on what they are there to do. Not always though, imagine my shock when a girl I just employed asked me to make her jumpsuit n romper as a uniform, and even showed me the pictures of the style!

My advise, let the uniform be professional but decent.

Cc: feddy27, onegai and all sabi mamaas. Thank you!

@ozycy, she is looking for . I Will go for uniform

mompurity2 and prettyhurts, welcome to the club. Baby E did the same (and hers was much worse!), my niece did the same (and at 8 months switched fully to Eba and ogbono soup). A lot of babies do this, and try as you may to change formulas and feeding patterns, sometimes they decide to start drinking again from a bottle by themselves or sometimes they just don't want it anymore. If your babies are above the age of 6 months, start weaning and concentrate on foods rich in Calcium (like sweet potatoes) and load her with veggies and maybe add a vitamin supplement.

Doubledouble:


Hello mamaas...pls does anyone have any good domestic staff agency info?? My wonderful nanny leaves soon to progress in life...any good agency in Abj or Lag...tried and tested ones pls, not all these one man love-vendor agency...lol

I have always used uniforms for my staffs...ankara. It is a very good thing to do, keeps them focused on what they are there to do. Not always though, imagine my shock when a girl I just employed asked me to make her jumpsuit n romper as a uniform, and even showed me the pictures of the style!

My advise, let the uniform be professional but decent.

Cc: feddy27, onegai and all sabi mamaas. Thank you!

I don't know about Abuja (Tojued is the resident abuja mama) but in Lagos I'll ask my sis. She seems to know those kind of stuff.

Onegai:
mompurity2 and prettyhurts, welcome to the club. Baby E did the same (and hers was much worse!), my niece did the same (and at 8 months switched fully to Eba and ogbono soup). A lot of babies do this, and try as you may to change formulas and feeding patterns, sometimes they just don't want it anymore. If your babies are above the age of 6 months, start weaning and concentrate on foods rich in Calcium (like sweet potatoes) and load her with veggies and maybe add a vitamin supplement.

She's just 5months, can I start weaning her or should I continue cajoling her to take her formula?

Mamas, have you seen this thread?

https://www.nairaland.com/3425542/created-app-teseem-teach-kids#50475290

They have created an app that teaches the main Nigerian languages. The OP says it's free for now so why not check it out and see if you like it.

Prettyhurts:


She's just 5months, can I start weaning her or should I continue cajoling her to take her formula?

Hmmm. Some people will say that's old enough but can you hold out till 6 months? Try asking DH to feed her if it will help.

Doubledouble:


Hello mamaas...pls does anyone have any good domestic staff agency info?? My wonderful nanny leaves soon to progress in life...any good agency in Abj or Lag...tried and tested ones pls, not all these one man love-vendor agency...lol

You can send me a pm for their contact. I ve used them twice and if you want to change the person you initially picked in less than 6months, you won't pay again. They will get you different pple based on what you want and you make your selesction. It's 20k for agency fee twice that I used them. Dunno if the price have increased.

Onegai:
mompurity2 and prettyhurts, welcome to the club. Baby E did the same (and hers was much worse!), my niece did the same (and at 8 months switched fully to Eba and ogbono soup). A lot of babies do this, and try as you may to change formulas and feeding patterns, sometimes they decide to start drinking again from a bottle by themselves or sometimes they just don't want it anymore. If your babies are above the age of 6 months, start weaning and concentrate on foods rich in Calcium (like sweet potatoes) and load her with veggies and maybe add a vitamin supplement.

Thanks for d tip mama

ozycy:

Buhahahahahaha , the babe must be a real fashionista. She go dey bbaff off pass em madam sef

Serious fashionista o! Me am I Jean and top person sef so she dey baff up pass me
On the uniform, dh kicked against it...said it's a sledgehammer approach. So iv just given her dress code.

ozycy:

Buhahahahahaha , the babe must be a real fashionista. She go dey bbaff off pass em madam sef

Serious fashionista o! Me am I Jean and top person sef so she dey baff up pass me
On the uniform, dh kicked against it...said it's a sledgehammer approach. So iv just given her dress code.

I'd leave the uniform bit for the next nanny.

ozycy:

It depends on your location and the kind of agent. I paid 20k for agency fee and that was abt 4years ago.

Thanks a lot. . we finally settled for 10k.. my nanny is resuming tomorrow. . I hope I stay long with her..

God help us.. motherhood no easy shaa..

ozycy:

You can send me a pm for their contact. I ve used them twice and if you want to change the person you initially picked in less than 6months, you won't pay again. They will get you different pple based on what you want and you make your selesction. It's 20k for agency fee twice that I used them. Dunno if the price have increased.

I have sent you the pm. Pls kindly acknowledge once seen cos I don't know if I did it right.

Thanks

sugah:

Serious fashionista o! Me am I Jean and top person sef so she dey baff up pass me
On the uniform, dh kicked against it...said it's a sledgehammer approach. So iv just given her dress code.

I bin go dictionary find wetin sledgehammer mean, see wat I found . Abeg wetin your DH mean by that oyibo. Kowachiate pls ( explain pls) cos me sef have started considering the uniform idea.

Doubledouble:


I have sent you the pm. Pls kindly acknowledge once seen cos I don't know if I did it right.

Thanks

Seen, sent

ozycy:

I bin go dictionary find wetin sledgehammer mean, see wat I found . Abeg wetin your DH mean by that oyibo. Kowachiate pls ( explain pls) cos me sef have started considering the uniform idea.

Lol me too I usually consult dictionary when he throws words around..

He sha explained I should just tell her no 'skimpy, above the knees, sleeveless clothes. She doesn't wear trousers so no issue crotch exposing leggings.

ozycy:

I bin go dictionary find wetin sledgehammer mean, see wat I found . Abeg wetin your DH mean by that oyibo. Kowachiate pls ( explain pls) cos me sef have started considering the uniform idea.

Lol! The full phrase is " using a sledgehammer to kill a fly / mosquito"
But many people shorten it to "using a sledgehammer" or sledgehammer approach"

Basically means:

one is over-reacting OR

there is usually an easier way or a less aggressive method to do something OR

one is being too heavy handed in their approach regarding a relatively small issue.

Onegai:


Hmmm. Some people will say that's old enough but can you hold out till 6 months? Try asking DH to feed her if it will help.

Thanks dear, lemme wait.

Onegai:


I don't know about Abuja (Tojued is the resident abuja mama) but in Lagos I'll ask my sis. She seems to know those kind of stuff.

Lol tojued is doing ghost mode, waiting for some sabi mama to suggest a tested agency in Abuja.

If I knew a good agency, my baby won't be in daycare right now. The one I tried out did not work at all, the Nanny lasted exactly two weeks.

ozycy:

You can send me a pm for their contact. I ve used them twice and if you want to change the person you initially picked in less than 6months, you won't pay again. They will get you different pple based on what you want and you make your selesction. It's 20k for agency fee twice that I used them. Dunno if the price have increased.

What's range of salary do you pay the Nanny?

Tojued:

Lol tojued is doing ghost mode, waiting for some sabi mama to suggest a tested agency in Abuja.
If I knew a good agency, my baby won't be in daycare right now. The one I tried out did not work at all, the Nanny lasted exactly two weeks.

What happened? So we can learn

Tojued:


What's range of salary do you pay the Nanny?

It depend on your agreement with the nanny and what she will be doing, number of kids. You also have to key in transportation cost etal. I started with 20k for testing lol that was 4yrs bk and graduated to 30k 2yrs ago. I don't have a nanny for now.

mitchyy:


Yes, you mix it on your palm and then apply.

When i get home i'll modify this post and upload a pic. You have to look for the original palm kernel oil. My mum sends the original one for me every month. It's light brown, while the fake is black.

Not to use soap on baby? I've never heard that o. Baby soap was even part of my hospital list

They told us not to use cream and powder till 6 months. I'm not sure how that will pan out

Thank you for the directions, I will tell my MIL to help me get some.