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Baby Carrier: How to Choose the Right Baby Carrier to Buy (Things to Consider)

T hese days we are seeing many young mothers embrace the baby carriers - it's comfortable and convenient for today's busy moms. With so many brands and models in the market, for a new parent, it's hard to find the right baby carrier. So, in this post, you will discover the 11 things to look out for when choosing a baby carrier. After reading this article, you will no longer be confused about which baby carrier type or brand is the best for you and your little one. Read on. 11 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A BABY CARRIER 1. Type of Baby Carrier All carriers are not the same, and the type you buy would depend on a few factors such as your baby's age, its weight and your own body. 2. Nursing Friendly If you plan to breastfeed your baby while carrying him/her, the best type of carriers that make this possible are baby wraps and slings. 3. Baby's Safety Baby’s safety is the first thing that comes to mind when buying a baby carrier. The bab

Ankara Maternity Styles for Pregnant Nigerian Moms

Photo Credit: Kelechi Amadi Are you pregnant a fashionista and a lover of Ankara fabric? Then this piece of article is for you, so you see being pregnant doesn't mean you have lost your sense of style, with trendy pregnancy Ankara style you can still hold onto your personal style. There are so many Ankara maternity options to help you style up your beautiful baby bump – however big your pregnancy may look. Discover the latest maternity and pregnancy clothing for your shape. Ankara has become part of our Nigerian traditional attire, the uniqueness in Ankara Fabrics brings about show off in African Ankara Fashion World. This fabric can be used create lots of beautiful latest ankara styles for both men and women. If you pregnant and are looking for what to wear? Here are some More pictures of Pregnancy Ankara Styles. #Video : Maternity Ankara Styles As an African, back in the days African expecially our Nigerian women were always seen on wrapper but in r

Newborn Baby Shopping List: Everything You Need to Buy Before Your Baby is Born

Image courtesy of criminalatt at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Are you an expectant mom who is due soon for delivery? In this post, you will see an essential newborn baby shopping checklist of everything an expectant mom needs to buy for the baby, including clothes, bedding, baby carriers, feeding and more. Read on for a list of important baby items to buy for use right after your baby is born, and thereafter . Most first-time parents often struggle with knowing the things needed for a new-born baby. When getting ready for delivery, it is a great idea to prepare a baby checklist in order to give you an idea of how much to budget for your new baby, before its birth. This article will give a quick guide to making your baby checklist. It's very tempting to overspend and buy more than what you really need but our newborn baby checklist below will provide you a list of the absolutely essentials to prepare before your newborn arrives. Read on to see the list. Essential List

Black Seed: Effectiveness and Uses of Natural Black Seed

Black Seed Black Seed has been in existence for centuries and its botanical name is Nigella Sativa, this plant naturally possess immense potentials as a healing agent. Nigella Sativa like the English man would call it, black seed has also been traditionally used to treat various health conditions like stomach pains, liver, and kidney, boosts the immune system, and respiratory health. Black seed is also mentioned in the bible as black cumin, you can find this in the book of prophet Isiah chapter 28 verses 25 and 27 Black Seed can be referred to in many names such as: Black cumin Black caraway Roman coriander Habbat-ul-Baraka Health experts agree that black seed and its oil is, indeed a remedy to help treat resistant fungi infections such methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, it also reduces allergic reaction like catarrh, sore throat and also effective in the management of high blood pressure . Read on Recently, research on the black seed shows tha

Top Igbo Baby Names Popular in Nigeria

I mage Credit: Stockpic Are you looking for unique and cute igbo baby names for your new-born or soon-to-be-born baby? Below is our compilation of the popular igbo names for baby boys, baby girls as well as unisex baby names. You’ll find that some of the igbo baby names below are unusual, yet cute. We have also included some of the top, popular ibo baby names for boys and girls. Check the list of names now. Unique Igbo Baby Boy Names Abaeze Chimezie Ilozumba Odinakachi Achebe Chinmakodim Izuchukwu Odogwu Achike Chisomaga Jachimike Ogbonna Achutebe Chukwudimma J ideofor Ogonnaya Aghirigha Chukwudindu Kalu Okechuku Agu Chukwudubem Lotanna Okonkwo Agusiobo Chukwuemeka Mbaekwe Onwuazor Aguzani Chukwuma

Planning a Yoruba Naming Ceremony in Nigeria

Credit: E Etomi Photography Organizing a naming ceremony especially for first time parents is tasking but an exciting experience all together. Although some parents are confused when it comes to fixing a date for their new born baby’s naming ceremony. This article will give you an idea on how to plan a stress free naming ceremony for your new born starting with, when, how and items you need to present naming ceremonies your baby. Read on An ideal Nigerian naming ceremony is held on the eight day after a child is born (if your baby was born on a Sunday, the naming ceremony will be held the next Sunday) but planning one should be done on a budget – either on a low or high budget to avoid running out of cash after the naming ceremony has come and gone. As you know taking care of infants involves planning ahead, making sure your baby will not lack. Yoruba (Isomoloruko) Naming Ceremony Here in Nigeria, naming ceremonies are done differently depending on your ethnic group.

Infant Weaning Foods: How to Prepare Rich Homemade Infant Formula

Infants grow faster than we envisage and breastfeeding alone cannot meet the nutritional requirement of a child in the first and second year. When a child is about four months of age, the child needs supplementary feeding and this is the point where the low cost homemade foods with adequate nutrients and energy are introduced to compliment with breastmilk. Infant weaning foods are carefully formulated to equate a balanced nutrition for babies and the raw materials like the soya beans and crayfish are high in protein and energy nutrition. These ingredients are produce from our locally available farm produce like corn, millet, soya beans, plantain and groundnuts, they easy to prepare. Process Measure the quantity of raw material needed Pick out stones from the millet and soya beans Wash both the millet and soya beans clean After washing, dry them Fry the soya beans to reduce bacterial load and the acidity level, Keep stirring it at inter

Top Yoruba Baby Names in Nigeria

[LIST] Top Yoruba Baby Names for Boys and Girls Now you don’t have to scratch your head in lost, wondering how to find a big list of plenty Yoruba baby names in one single place – we have compiled over 300 cute, unique names of baby boys and baby girls for you to choose from. Below, you’ll also find a list of popular, unisex Yoruba baby names. To make it easy for you to quickly find a cute name for your baby, I arranged the list of baby names in alphabetical order from A to Z. See the names below. #1. Unique Yoruba Baby Boy Names Abayomi Adeyemo Ifeoluwa Oluwanifemi Abayomrunkoje Adigun Jaiyesimi Oluwarogbayi Abegunde Afiba Monjolaoluwa Oluwaseun Abeni Agdebiyi Niyilolawa Oluwashinaayo Abeo Ajala Oba Oluwasoromiyo Abidugun

Naming Ceremony Pictures: How To Dress For Your Baby’s Naming

Naming ceremony is a tradition in Nigeria and West Africa as a whole. It is a special occasion in Nigeria that symbolizes your culture and brings extended families together and families of different ethnic groups together, the extended families are given opportunities to name the baby. For Yoruba’s and the Ibo’s a child’s name is often initiated from by circumstances surrounding the of birth of the child. Below are naming ceremony pictures, dressing, food and more to spice up your baby’s naming. Read On #2 Video: Lace Styles (Iro Buba Styles for Occasions) If you wish to wear a gown for your baby's naming or thanks giving services, below are a few to indulge in. #2. Beautiful Lace Gown Styles For Occasions There is no right or wrong way to dress during your baby’s or a friend baby naming ceremony. It is not mandatory but usually the parents wear the same outfit, dress according to what you can reach – or what you already have in your closet. In most