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Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by hunniesuzie: 5:23pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
1. 7 is small. A newborn will wear 2 clothes everyday and except you're washing virtually everyday (which is not advisable with a new baby) go up to 12/14 2. A newborn isn't going anywhere for at least 40 days. You need maybe just 2 top and trousers outfits for hospital appointments, do more of sleepsuits and onesies 3. Me I bought adult towels, fluffy ones, just small sizes cos I didn't like the children's own I saw 4. Receiving blanket is fine. I have too many and we barely use them cos naija is so hot. Burp cloths are different, I use them as washcloth and to clean his mouth sometimes when he drools. Like a small hanky 5. Car seat is critical, carrier I have one but honestly I never used it. People use it sha, so buy one. Also a swing/rocker/bouncer is a good buy 6. This one check the preggy thread there's description of how to get to Dosunmu. I suggest you buy clothes from Zaynie. She has quality stuff at good prices goodfortun: 1 Like |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by goodfortun(f): 5:44pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
hunniesuzie: Thanks plenty! so does that mean the sleep suits is not just for sleeping at night? It can be a day wear? Also I asked for onesie at shop and due didn't gerrit. They tot twas body suit I was asking for. I bought Gerber's washcloth, the common one. Can it serve as burp cloth or is burp cloth bigger? It's just like a square hanky. I got description from preggers thread and bought these stuff at little me in balogun. So car seat is an immediate purchase? Can dey start using from birth? |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by goodfortun(f): 5:47pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
enque: Hahaha! please transfer from head to thread. Thanks |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Nobody: 5:56pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
hi mums, my 3wks old baby is having rashes on her face, what can I use to clear it. pls don't read and pass, we r going for her dedication next Sunday I want the rashes to clear before then 1 Like |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by jazzyjazz: 7:00pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
OmoLayo29: Baby tribotan works but it could be a bit harsh for some babies face. I mixed mine with Shea butter when I was using it on my son's face. That is more quantity of the baby tribotan and small quantity of the Shea butter just to dilute it a bit. |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by ciscamustexcel(f): 7:19pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
comtem2011: comtem2011:thank u my sister. |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Jochebed7(f): 7:36pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
please sabi mamas, my 10 month old is losing hair. the hair comes off on pulling. he now has a bald patch at the back of his head. has anyone experienced this before? |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by AlphaHandMaiden(f): 7:48pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
Sorry double post. |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by AlphaHandMaiden(f): 7:49pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
goodfortun: Yes. Car seat is from birth. Hospitals in places like the US and UK will not discharge you if you do no have a car seat to take your baby home in. It is an essential safety equiptment. They come in various sizes, 0, 1, 2 , 3 and range from newborn to about 12 years. The size 0 is the size for newborn to about 9-12 months depending on how big or tall your child is. Size 1 is from 9 months to about 3yrs. Sometimes you have combined sizes like 0,1,2. This will usually have a seperate newborn insert. Personally from experience, it is better to buy the individual sizes.... in case you have a 2nd child, you will just be passing down the outgrown one down to the 2nd child. The combinedd sizes are also more expensive. Also for car seats this should be rear facing for any size 0 at least. You can fix it either by seat belts or using isofix. I personally prefer Isofix. It isls more expensive but it reduces the margin for error considerably and is far easier to use. It will need a seperate base and if you car is newish (about 10 yrs old i think) it will have sets of hooks in the passenger seats that the base hooks to. You leave the base permanently in the car and then your carseat just clips into place with an indcator that tells you all is done correctly. Your baby will live in sleepsuits for the first 3 suits. Dont waste money on many other clothing. Just get something nice if you must for naming and dedication. Sleepsuit, onesie.... are the same. Hey are basically All in one body suits sometimes longsleeves, or sleeveless variety with the legs and feet covers sewn in. Sometimes the onesies are used to describe the ones with fancier designs that do not typically look like "house -wear". For sleepsuits get the ones with integrated scratch mittens (these will save you having to keep looking for one hand of mitten as they always fall off. It is a good feature in 0-3 months size some brands even do it in up to 6.month size. Vests or body suits: are the ones that have no legs attached. Just the top part with snaps underneath to hold it inplace. Sleeveless, short sleeved and long sleeved available. You may want to get a bit each .. and use your discretion on how warm or cool the weather is to dress your baby. Burb cloth..... well.... is any absorbent piece of cloth. I found that getting a pack or 2 of the large muslins ( 70cm *70cm) worked well. Comes in a pack of 6. As they are wide enough to lay on the bed and lay baby on when sleeping to catch any dribble, drape nicely over one's shoulder, work well as sun shade over the car seat or over the car window. I also used some as nappies in the early days they work very well as newborn cloth nappies as well. They are thin so they dry really quickly. Alternatively just use simple face towels or an old cotton T-shirt ( cut up to the size you want and sewn into 2 to 4 layers) will work just as well. Also add loads of bibs. You will go through at least 4 a day. So except you intend to be washing everyday you will need at least a dozen i would say. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Drdreluv: 8:02pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
happy Sunday wonderful mum in the house a caring daddy is here oooo pls my 9 month queen is crawling with her chest any way or tips to make her do it right ....richdre |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Giddyperson: 8:49pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
Biko nu, how does a blocked milk duct feel like. I have a very hard, irregular shaped, painless, weird, scary lump on my breast. |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Nobody: 9:07pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
jazzyjazz:thanks. I'll try that. how is baby Ilan |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by goodfortun(f): 9:38pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
AlphaHandMaiden: Thanks a lot. Really appreciate this.. would appreciate a picture of the regular burp cloth that can also be user on car window so wen next I market shop I'll know what it looks like |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by hunniesuzie: 9:43pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
Depends on the child. My baby was big from birth and sweats a lot so I only use the sleep suits for sleeping and wear the short ones during the day. We're in rainy season so I presume a new baby will wear sleep suits all day. Onesies are the same as body suits. Or just tell them the short one Gerber washcloths are the same as burp cloths. Car seat is immediate. You can buy an infant seat (your child will outgrow this by about 12kg) or you can buy the convertible one (usable till he's a toddler) the convertible is more expensive but it's better in the long run. The safest place for a baby to be when in a moving vehicle is a rear facing car seat goodfortun: 1 Like |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by hunniesuzie: 10:06pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
Lol. That's at 7 days. Older babies will not gbori duro (It's sweeter in yoruba) Mamas with girls have said daily washing strips the hair of its natural oils so just use water other days. Read previous pages on the thread olamitie: 1 Like |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by chychy4us: 10:11pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
ciscamustexcel: Communication is the key, tell him how u feel, I believe both of u were once friends before getting married. I don't like situation whereby men feel their wives are machines, if u re capable of doing all d chores, fine, but right now u need help, if he cannot help u with home chores, he should at least appreciate the little u can do for now. My advice is this, if u don't have any relative that can help u with house chores for the time being, get your self a maid that will be coming like 2/3 days a week to help u, you can contract a house help for two months only while u heal properly. Make life easy for your self, you only live once. 3 Likes |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by AlphaHandMaiden(f): 10:12pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
goodfortun: Selection of "burp" cloths that i used. The pink one at the top is the 70cm *70cm muslin i mentioned that is multi functunal. That you can wind up into the car window as emergency sunshade, you can hold it with a peg over your car seat as well as additional shade. Also used some as nappies when my baby was under 3 months. I now use it mostly as a topper for my changing mat so that my dd is not laying on plastic. And i know of people who use it as a breastfeeding cover as well although i never used it as such. So this is the size to go for if going for muslins. The white square one is about 35cm *35 cm muslin. This is the standard / more common muslin size I mostly used this is burp cloths and as impromptu bibs. The small rectagular one is what is sold as "burp cloths" it is like a light terry fabric ( towel ) 2 layers thick. Modified: The muslins come in various colours and some prints.
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Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Onegai(f): 11:04pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
goodfortun: http://nefescorner..com/2017/06/new-baby-lets-go-shopping.html?m=1 I wrote that list 2 years ago and a lot of people used it and liked it. I'm supposed to update it again with new product recommendations as well as new tips. HTHs. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by goodfortun(f): 11:07pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
[quote author=AlphaHandMaiden post=57840140] Thanks so much for taking the time to explain with illustrations. Really appreciate. The dyoer bag I bought came with one small rectangular something like that which they claimed is the changing pad. Do I buy a changing pad separately and what name do I call it for them @the shop so they can gerrit? A picture would be lovely. SOrry for the plenty queries. |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by goodfortun(f): 11:08pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
Onegai: Thanks! |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by AlphaHandMaiden(f): 11:26pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
[quote author=goodfortun post=57841449][/quote] The changing mat that comes with the diaper bag is ok for when youare out of the house. However at home you may want something more substantial. This the type i have. Its basically a foam with plastic covering so you can wipe or wash off any pee or poo easily I use it on the bed or if you have a changing table it would fit on top of it. The second picture is how i top it: first with my muslin. So that if after a bath for instance; baby's body is not on bare plastic. Then towards the bum area i put an old "prefold" nappy my baby has outgrown. As it is multiple layers and if there are any accidents, this soaks it all up and keeps it to the bum area only. (I use the above method as a Single layer of muslinis very thin, so when my dd pees on the mat it just goes everywhere on top of the mat and i have had to change her entire outfit or end up rinsing her down) You can also top with a small towel or something that has a bit of absorbency. 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by iomoge2(f): 11:39pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
Flakky26: Pleasr stop squeezing it. Your body thinks u r still breastfeeding. Leave d milk. It will fill your boobs till no space. Yoyr boobs will hurt badly U may even need paracetamol You will leave d bre.st milk to fill till ur brain know no need again and stops producing the milk. Y9u can put cold cabbage around your boins in d bra to help with d pain. Pele dear 1 Like |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by goodfortun(f): 11:59pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
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Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by goodfortun(f): 12:01am On Jun 26, 2017 |
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Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by iomoge2(f): 12:14am On Jun 26, 2017 |
AlphaHandMaiden: Like dis. On comparison... hubs tried it n i gave him a load down of men who did better 4 their wives...lol. Immediately he apologized n it has never happened. How can u be comparing me to a stay at home mum even at that her hubby still does d laundry n she knocks asking 4 dis n dat... oti o. No man can dampen my spirits I will do wat i can n leave d rest..... Or get house help... sefini. 12 Likes |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by enque(f): 6:36am On Jun 26, 2017 |
Giddyperson: Is ur breast engorged? |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by ciscamustexcel(f): 7:04am On Jun 26, 2017 |
Thanks to all the sabi mamma's in the house. I will do my best and leave the rest. But some mammas baaaaaaad sha I go dey form fainting. The idea make sense. 2 Likes |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by BellaElla(f): 7:42am On Jun 26, 2017 |
Giddyperson: Are your Bras too tight? Wear a loose fitting bra, or go braless and b.feed frequently. Make sure u empty the lumpy one first. It's normal. |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Giddyperson: 8:03am On Jun 26, 2017 |
BellaElla:I haven't been wearing bras. It started as a massive lump and I did warm compress and breast fed from there a lot until it gradually went down to a not so big lump, but the not so big lump has been there for like a month now. |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Giddyperson: 8:04am On Jun 26, 2017 |
enque:No it's not |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by ciscamustexcel(f): 8:21am On Jun 26, 2017 |
Giddyperson:allow baby to suck both and check if it is still there. If it is no longer lumpy then it is blocked milk but if after ducking it still feels lumpy then consultant ur gynecologist |
Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by ciscamustexcel(f): 8:57am On Jun 26, 2017 |
Giddyperson:allow baby to suck both and check if it is still there. If it is no longer lumpy then it is blocked milk but if after sucking it still feels lumpy then consultant ur gynecologist |
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