Somkele Iyamah Launches Backam Baby Carrier — A Blend of Comfort, Style, and Functionality
Actor and entrepreneur Somkele Iyamah has officially introduced the first product from her brand, Backam Baby. This debut piece, released in unisex light toffee colour, marks an exciting new chapter in Somkele’s mission to create practical yet stylish parenting essentials. Read more about Business The Backam Baby Carrier is designed with the modern parent in […]
Video of the Week: Keep Camphor and Dusting Powder Away from Babies
In a video posted by Aproko Doctor, he discusses the risks associated with using camphor and talcum powders around babies. He highlights the potential dangers these substances (camphor and dusting powder) pose to infants, urging parents to keep such items out of reach to ensure their children’s safety. Read more about Health The video […]
Travel Tips: When on a Road Trip with Babies
Road trips with newborns or toddlers can be stressful. Not to mention the usual challenges road transport users face on a good day in Nigeria. So how can one manage these stresses to arrive at their destination in one piece? Here are a few tips to bear in mind when planning a rod trip with […]
Did You Know? 7 Safety Tips for Your Baby’s Finger Foods
Introducing finger foods to your baby can be both exciting and stressful. The mess, possible allergies and potential choking hazards are enough to discourage the lily livered. But mothers are made of stern stuff. They understand that baby led weaning is an essential part of their baby’s development. So, mess or no mess, they allow […]
7 Nigerian Kids’ Clothing Brands
Nigeria can boast of a robust availability of talented tailors and fashion designers. And while many brands keep this tradition flown at full mast within the country, a good number have enjoyed international recognition. The tailoring skill is largely becoming a coin of the realm; there is a successive increase in the number of graduates […]
Breastfeeding the Baby with Down Syndrome
Feeding is our first means of communication with babies. It is not just a firm declaration of love, it is also the perfect time for mother and child to bond. A natural dialogue occurs at mealtime between a mother and her baby. There is a pattern to this interaction. The mother looks into her baby’s […]
Websites We Love: African Mommy
If there is anything to observe about the 21st century women, it’s their willingness to tell stories – stories that resonate with women, irrespective of tribe, background or faith. They share these stories to empower the next woman and let her know she always has the backing of a tribe of strong women who have come […]
How to Plan Towards Having Your First Baby
In modern times like these, having a baby requires much planning, and affordability is one word we can somehow understand, without taking too many factors into consideration. More people are having fewer children which is in contrast to our parent’s generation, indicating that times have changed yet, the wage growth hasn’t increased significantly to keep […]
Does Anyone Miss Being a New Mum?
When it comes to being a new mum, most people only talk about how hard it was. The sleepless nights, the endless crying with no apparent cause, the lack of “me time”, the expenses, and the general inconvenience that come with babies. Does anyone actually miss it, or is it just me? My son is […]
8 Helpful Measures to Childproof Your Home
Toddlers are anything but timid. They’re fast, energetic, determined and love to explore new territory. They are curious about textures, colours and sound and as a result, keen to taste and feel every single object that appears interesting. To them, learning is an exciting, 24/7 activity which requires little or no interruption so they’ll always […]
Business Profile: Beautiful Beginnings, The Online Birth Announcement Service
As humans, we have a tendency of wanting to share some of our greatest joys with others. We extend wedding invitations to family and friends, heartily announce the birth of our children to those who we think should hear about it (or they get to find out somehow), and generally, desist from holding back on […]
12 Ways to Prepare Your Only Child for a Sibling
The story I’m about to share makes me chuckle every time I remember it. A few months ago, I had cause to take a pregnancy test and I didn’t want to go alone so I asked a friend to accompany me. We’re both mothers of one; I have a son and she has a daughter. […]
7 Things Parenting a Preemie Has Taught Me
When I unexpectedly went into labour at 34 weeks plus, I didn’t know what to expect. I couldn’t listen to nurses who told me that as preterm births go, this was “not that bad.” If caring for a newborn is daunting, caring for a baby born before term is downright scary. We were first-time parents […]
Business Profile: MercyLink Mother And Child Superstore
Pregnancy is a wonderful and fun experience for women. Knowing that in a short while, you will be blessing the world with your child. Experiencing body changes, visiting the clinic for scans and antenatal care and, the best of them all – SHOPPING FOR BABY PRODUCTS! It’s so much fun picking out the baby crib, […]