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🇬🇧 UK-based Nurse & Midwife.
🩺 Reproductive, Maternal & Child Health Nurse.
👩‍👧 Proud Wife & Mom.
👩‍⚕️ Debunking Myths & Clearing Doubts with Facts.
🌿 Sharing Health Tips & Lifestyle Inspiration.
🔬 Here to Help You Stay Informed & Healthy.

01/01/2026

How we spent our new year… it’s going to be a good year for us.. happy new year

It’s my day 4 of weaning my son off breast milk, and I’m not feeling any pain, thanks to cabbage leaves. I simply peel t...
31/12/2025

It’s my day 4 of weaning my son off breast milk, and I’m not feeling any pain, thanks to cabbage leaves. I simply peel the leaves, put them in the fridge, then place them on my breasts and wear my bra. This helps dry up breast milk and relieve engorgement pain.”

Introducing Solids: How to Know Your Baby Is Ready”👇👇Many parents ask:👉 “My baby is 4 months, can I start pap?”👉 “My bab...
31/12/2025

Introducing Solids: How to Know Your Baby Is Ready”👇👇
Many parents ask:
👉 “My baby is 4 months, can I start pap?”
👉 “My baby looks interested in food, is it time?”

Let’s make this very clear 👇
🔔 Not every baby is ready for solids just because they reached a certain age.

🕰️ The recommended time
Most babies are ready for solid foods at around 6 months.

Before this age:
• The gut is still immature
• Tongue reflex pushes food out
• Milk alone is enough
👀 Signs your baby is READY for solids

Your baby should be able to:
✔ Sit with little support
✔ Hold head and neck steady
✔ Show interest in food (watching you eat)
✔ Reach for food
✔ Move food from front of mouth to the back
✔ Open mouth when food approaches
👉 If these signs are missing, wait.

❌ Why starting solids too early is risky

Early solids can cause:
• Choking
• Tummy upset and diarrhea
• Increased risk of allergies
• Reduced milk intake
• Poor nutrient absorption
Milk should still be the main food at the beginning.

🍲 How to start safely
✔ Start with smooth purées
✔ One food at a time
✔ Small amounts
✔ Continue breast milk or formula
✔ Watch for reactions

Starting solids is not a race.
A baby who starts later but safely is better than one rushed too early.

31/12/2025

The best fruit purees for your baby.

31/12/2025

Happy new year my beloved family.. thanks for your support. Let’s do more next year

Does Sleeping Late Affect a Child’s Brain? What Parents Should Know”👇👇😴 “My child sleeps very late but wakes up late too...
31/12/2025

Does Sleeping Late Affect a Child’s Brain? What Parents Should Know”👇👇

😴 “My child sleeps very late but wakes up late too… so is that a problem?”
Many parents ask this. Let’s explain it in a simple, practical, no-judgment way.

🧠 Yes sleep timing matters, not just sleep hours

Children’s brains grow and reset mostly at night, especially before midnight.
Late nights can affect:
• 🧠 Brain development and memory
• 😴 Attention and learning at school
• 😤 Mood and behaviour
• 🛡️ Immunity (how often they fall sick)

👉 It’s not only how long they sleep, but when they sleep.

🌙 Why night sleep is special
Between 7pm–11pm, the brain releases growth hormones and processes learning.

When children sleep very late:
• This deep brain work is reduced
• Sleep becomes lighter and less refreshing
• They may wake tired even after “long” sleep

🤔 Signs a child’s bedtime may be too late
• Always tired or cranky in the morning
• Poor concentration or hyperactivity
• Frequent illness
• Falling asleep in school or during quiet time
• Struggling to wake up on school days.

🚫 Common mistakes parents make
❌ Assuming late sleep is okay if child wakes late
❌ Screens before bedtime 📱
❌ No fixed bedtime routine
❌ Busy evenings with no wind-down time

✅ What ACTUALLY helps
✔️ Set a consistent bedtime (even weekends)
✔️ Turn off screens 1 hour before bed
✔️ Create a calm routine (bath, story, prayer)
✔️ Dim lights in the evening
✔️ Keep bedtime age-appropriate

Guide (rough):
• Toddlers: 7–8pm
• Preschoolers: 7–8:30pm
• School-age: 8–9pm

Sleeping late once in a while will not damage a child’s brain.
The concern is late nights every day.

Small changes done consistently make big differences 🌱

31/12/2025

This is a w@rning to most of the oversabi mothers here… stop recruiting other mothers into the wrong things you do to your baby.

“Reflux in Babies What’s Normal and What’s Not”👇👇Many parents hear the word reflux and get scared.Let’s break it down si...
31/12/2025

“Reflux in Babies What’s Normal and What’s Not”👇👇

Many parents hear the word reflux and get scared.
Let’s break it down simply 👇

👶 What Is Reflux?
Reflux means milk comes back up after feeding.

This happens because:
• Baby’s stomach valve is still immature
• Babies spend a lot of time lying flat
• Their stomach is small

👉 Reflux is very common, especially in premature babies.

✔ Normal Reflux Looks Like This
• Baby spits up small amounts
• Baby is calm and settles after
• Feeding well
• Gaining weight

This is often called “happy spitter”.

🚨 When Reflux Is NOT Normal
Seek medical advice if:
• Baby cries in pain after every feed
• Refuses feeds
• Arches back and screams
• Poor weight gain
• Frequent choking or coughing
• Projectile vomiting

❤️ What Helps Reflux
✔ Smaller feeds
✔ More frequent feeds
✔ Burping well
✔ Keeping baby upright after feeds
✔ Time most babies outgrow reflux

Reflux is usually a developmental phase, not a disease.
Most babies improve as they grow.

If a Baby Is Not Clapping or Waving, They Are Delayed.”👇👇👇People often say:“This baby should be clapping by now.”“Why is...
31/12/2025

If a Baby Is Not Clapping or Waving, They Are Delayed.”👇👇👇

People often say:
“This baby should be clapping by now.”
“Why isn’t your baby waving goodbye?”

But this is not always true.

The Truth
Clapping and waving are learned social skills, not automatic milestones.
Some babies pick them up early, others much later and both can be normal.

Most babies learn gestures like clapping or waving between 9–15 months.

Why Some Babies Do These Later
✔ Personality
Quiet or observant babies may watch first before copying.
✔ Exposure
Babies learn gestures by seeing them repeated often.
✔ Focus on other skills

Some babies concentrate more on movement (crawling, walking) first.

What Really Matters
More important than clapping or waving is whether baby:
• Makes eye contact
• Responds to their name
• Smiles or reacts to faces
• Tries to communicate in any way (sounds, gestures, pointing)

These show healthy social development.

How Parents Can Encourage Gestures
• Clap and wave often in front of baby
• Make it fun and playful
• Don’t force model it repeatedly
• Praise attempts, even if imperfect
When to Seek Advice
Talk to a health professional if by 18 months baby:
• Does not use gestures at all
• Has poor eye contact
• Does not respond to name
• Shows little interest in people

31/12/2025

Wrong belief of what makes a woman fertile

Not All Vomiting Is Reflux It Could Be Milk Allergy👇👇Many mums are told, “It’s just reflux, babies spit up.”Yes, reflux ...
31/12/2025

Not All Vomiting Is Reflux It Could Be Milk Allergy👇👇

Many mums are told, “It’s just reflux, babies spit up.”
Yes, reflux is common but not all vomiting in babies is reflux.
Sometimes, it’s a milk allergy, and knowing the difference can protect your baby’s health.

What Is Reflux?
Reflux happens when milk flows back up because a baby’s food pipe is still immature.

Common signs of reflux include:
• Small amounts of milk coming out after feeds
• Baby is generally comfortable
• Baby gains weight well
• No skin rashes or serious stomach problems

Most babies outgrow reflux by 6–12 months.

What Is Milk Allergy?
Milk allergy (most commonly cow’s milk protein allergy) occurs when a baby’s immune system reacts to milk protein either from formula or from breastmilk if mum consumes dairy.

Warning signs of milk allergy include:
• Repeated or forceful vomiting
• Vomiting with diarrhoea
• Mucus or blood in stool
• Skin rashes, eczema, or hives
• Excessive crying or signs of pain after feeding
• Poor weight gain
• Wheezing or breathing difficulty (this is an emergency 🚨)

How You Can Tell It May Be More Than Reflux
• Vomiting happens often, not just once in a while
• Baby seems very uncomfortable or in pain
• There are skin changes like rashes or eczema
• Stool looks unusual (runny, slimy, or bloody)
• Symptoms do not improve despite burping, upright positioning, or smaller feeds

What Should Mothers Do?
✔️ Avoid assuming it’s “normal reflux”
✔️ Seek medical advice if vomiting is persistent
✔️ Observe baby’s skin, stool, breathing, and growth
✔️ Breastfeeding mums may be advised to exclude dairy temporarily
✔️ Formula-fed babies may need a special hypoallergenic formula

🚫 Do not change formula or stop breastfeeding without professional guidance.

Key Message for Mothers
💡 Not all vomiting in babies is reflux.
💡 Vomiting with other symptoms may point to milk allergy.
💡 Early action can prevent pain, poor growth, and repeated illness.

Why you should not give mixed roasted grinded soybeans to a baby👇👇Why this popular mix is NOT safe at 6 months🌰 Roasted ...
30/12/2025

Why you should not give mixed roasted grinded soybeans to a baby👇👇

Why this popular mix is NOT safe at 6 months

🌰 Roasted soybeans
Roasting makes soy hard and heavy.
At 6 months, baby’s stomach is still learning how to digest food.
This can lead to:
• Bloated tummy
• Excess gas
• Vomiting
• Tummy pain

🦐 Crayfish
Crayfish is naturally salty and also a strong allergen.
At this age:
• Baby’s kidneys cannot handle salt
• Risk of allergic reactions (rash, vomiting, swelling)

🍌 Dried plantain
Dried and roasted plantain becomes:
• Very starchy
• Hard to digest
• Can cause constipation

⚠️ The biggest problem
All these are mixed together.
If baby reacts, you won’t know which one caused the problem.

🍼 What baby’s tummy needs at 6 months
At 6 months, food should be:
✔️ Soft
✔️ Smooth
✔️ Mild
✔️ One new food at a time

Not roasted. Not salty. Not mixed.

✅ Safer protein options at 6 months
If you want to enrich pap, choose ONE:
• Soybeans → soaked, well-boiled, blended smooth
• Beans → well cooked and blended
• Groundnut paste → very small amount, smooth, no salt
• Breast milk or formula → still very important

🦐 Crayfish and mixed powders → wait till 9–12 months

⏰ When is that roasted mix okay?
✔️ From 9 months and above
✔️ In small quantity
✔️ No added salt
✔️ Introduced gradually

Natural does not always mean safe for babies.
A baby’s stomach is delicate don’t rush it.

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