A first time mom's baby check-list. Do you really need to buy that? (My candid advice)

Hi there, recently 2 pregnant friends who will also be first time moms, asked me to advise them on what to get and what not to get for themselves and their babies. We all know that first time moms are always very excited when it’s time to shop for their newborns and sometimes we (wink wink) tend to overdo it. Most first time moms (ftm) who have some available cash to spend on their babies buy things that "they like", which are not necessarily what the child 'needs'. I'm going to make a list of what babies 'need', 'want' and also what mothers 'need' and 'want'.

I have had to sell some excess stuff I bought, and i have also given out some that i couldn't sell. So, if I were to rate myself on a scale of 1-10 on the importance or necessity of the things i bought for my son and myself, I’ll give myself 8 (not bad right?). I pride myself in being a good organizer and event planner. For birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers etc., I'm your 'to-go' girl. Just call on me. I should really work on this gift of mine and make it financially profitable, hehehe. Like i mentioned earlier, these lists are subject to available money at your disposal and they shouldn't be taken too seriously. It is wise to always plan according to your family finances, in other words, cut your jacket according to your size. 

Before i go into these lists, please note the following:

1.      It’s best to find out from your close friends and families to know what they plan to give you before going on a shopping spree and end up with 2 or more of the same thing. 

2.     If you choose to know the sex of your baby or babies, it will be a good idea to let your friends and family know this, except you're one of those superstitious people ;), because i don't think it'll be nice if you use a pink blanket or swaddle cloth for your baby boy, or wear blue clothes for your baby girl, which i have seen some moms do. If you however choose to keep the sex of your baby a 'secret', please tell them to only buy unisex things  for your baby/babies.

3.     Remember that God can decide to bless you with both sexes,(except you do IVF and choose the sex of all your children) so you wouldn't want to buy a blue car seat for your next boy child all because you were too excited about your baby girl and chose to buy only pink stuff.

To be contd...

Momore .....with me at the salon. Happy boy.

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Baby please, does mummy really need to be awake every night to feed you?

Hi there, so its been over a week since I put up a post here, and i must confess, i have  missed doing this. My son is 11 months and a week old and he still wakes me up at night to feed. What am i doing wrong? I try to make sure I feed him before he sleeps. It's bad enough that i don't and can't sleep early, i still have to wake up in the middle of the night to feed this young chap.

I try to do the needful, bathe/clean him up, reduce the noise that gets into the room, dim the light of the room, and so on. I really can not remember the last time he slept all through the night.

I need help o. Experienced mums and fellow first time mums who do not have this issue can give practicable advice on how to deal with this issue should kindly do so.

I have been busy planing his 1st birthday coming up soon and i am very excited about this. I'll like for us to share ideas and suggestions on how to plan for a baby's 1st birthday party. Thoughts on cakes, venues, photography, video, party packs, menu, DJ, clowns seating arrangement, and so on are all welcomed. So please feel free to drop your ideas, advice, suggestions or any other useful information as comments here. Please share your experience on planning for this type of party and even if it didn't go as you planned, please don't hold back. Tell us how to avoid the mistake you made and how you dealt with the issues.

Do have a blessed week.

Momore biting/ eating the steering wheel cover of daddy's car. 

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