Plan ahead for baby's first week

I'm sure most of you remember the feeling of anxiety, you couldn't sleep cos you were afraid you'd do something wrong? During your first weeks together you and your baby may feel just as dazed and confused, good news is, soon you will both begin to relax and enjoy each other.

Here are some tips to make it a little easier on you:

Hello 9jababy readers, Please how do I deal with her mood swings?

I'm excited to see that we have male readers too.

Here is a question from a male 9jababy reader.

 Please I need urgent advice from men who have experienced mood swings from their pregnant partners. My wife is carrying our 1st baby and she has horrible mood swings. What can I do to deal with it? She can switch from sudden excitement to crying, then I wonder what I have done wrong. Don't know what to do again. Please help me.
Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks

How to make healthy sweet potato porridge.

sweet potato porridge for my son

Let me start by saying that sweet potato is a very healthy food for all ages, as it is very high in vitamin B6 and contains iron too.

How to make sweet potato porridge with veggies:
Let me run you through a recipe that I have come to love. It quite easy to prepare and it is a meal you can make every other day for your home. It is absolutely delicious, my son loves this meal, he eats it at least once in two days. I have listed the ingredients below.

The pregnancy urge to clean.

I can't stand an untidy and dirty environment. I have an obsession for cleaning and it got worse while I was pregnant and this "temporary insanity" is call The Nesting Instinct

Many pregnant folks experience this nesting instinct. Some may describe it as an irresistible urge to prepare the home for the baby by obsessively cleaning and decorating every square inch of space in sight...just kidding.

 On a more serious note, I observed that it peaks in the third trimester as the birth of the baby draws near, you may find yourself cleaning cupboards or washing walls — things you never would have imagined doing in your ninth month of pregnancy! On the positive side, this desire to prepare your home can be useful because it will give you more time to recover and nurture your baby after the birth. But be careful not to overdo it.

Safety of your child while on the road.

 THE increase in car accidents involving children every year is a sad reality which brings to the fore the issue of child safety. Accidents happen, but what measures have parents taken to ensure the safety of their children while on the road?

What not to say to a pregnant woman.

Sometimes these questions are innocently asked but they can be annoying to some pregnant women.

Below are some I can remember:

Are you gaining enough weight? 
While many of the most clueless comments come from people subtly judging you for packing on pregnancy pounds, the naturally slender are not immune. You may think you’re paying a mama-to-be a compliment when you say, “You’re so small” or “I can barely see your belly!” but you may only be stoking her with worries about the growth of her baby.

Healthy Eating Habits For Your Child.

Of course you want good nutrition for your children. And you know that means making sure they're eating a balanced, healthy diet. But when you get nutrition advice from other parents, your pediatrician, and the media, it can be tough to decide which direction to follow.

What lessons have you learnt from a child?

Children possess brilliance in their simplicity. They may not know much about the world, but in some ways this is their biggest strength. Growing up greatly expands our views of the world, but there are some basic and healthy values that we can forget with age. Here are a few of them…  

How to get back to pre-pregnancy size.

Light weight lifting can help new moms build muscle and burn away lingering unwanted baby fat.

The first few months after having a child can be the most rewarding of your life. Well, that could be until you find the time to look in the mirror. But just because your body changes after pregnancy doesn’t mean you can’t get in the best shape of your life. Often times we think, how do we ever get back to that size again. 

How to tame your toddlers tantrums

  My son throws terrible tantrums at times when he doesn’t want to do something, he often throws himself on the floor and kicks his arms and legs. What can i do?.

How to Overcome Appetite Loss during Early Pregnancy.

A lot of women experience appetite loss in early pregnancy. I didn't, I ate everything I could lay my hands on hehehe.... Most of these symptoms are normal and temporary. To overcome your loss of appetite and maintain good nutritional status you may try these:

What to have when having a baby

In our introductory post, a 9ja baby blog reader requested for an idea of list of things to buy when expecting a baby, or in her own words, "baby things". Here is a list I have compiled from the things I needed myself, when I was having Efosa. I hope it guides you:

Happy Father's Day...AGAIN

Father's Day is a wonderful time to honor the fathers and father figures in our lives. Whether they are the men we call dad, fathers-in-law, husbands, grandfathers, sons, or brothers, we look up to each of them in our own special way.

Sometimes though, it does get a bit confusing

Introducing 9ja baby blog

 Hiya! How ever you stumbled upon, or were bullied over to read this blog, you’re welcome.  I’m Omolegho Ejiro, your designated 9ja Baby blogger, and I will be sharing all the experiences, situations, and tips I’ve had so far, simply by being a 9ja mum…by the way, you can simply call me Ejiro.