by Dayo Adefila | Mar 12, 2021 | 6-12 Months
Right now, your baby needs the best skincare. Why? March is here – the hottest month in Nigeria. This means it’s time to protect your babies from heat rash as it is more common to develop during hot months. Also called prickly heat, heat rash often develops when sweat...
by Dayo Adefila | Feb 11, 2021 | Newborn
Your newborn child might be the apple of your eye and capable of achieving so many great things in the future, but you must know that their skin right now, is just as soft and sensitive as a feather. It is a well-known fact that the skin of a newborn child is...
by Dayo Adefila | Feb 5, 2021 | 6-12 Months
Taking care of your newborn baby’s skin is essential to keep those rashes and dry skins away. If you think babies are born with flawless skin then you wrong. It is relatively common that newborns, as well as older babies, can have some areas of dry skin on their body,...
by Dayo Adefila | Jan 29, 2021 | Trimester 1
Winter is here, and we know you are ready for snuggle time with your cute little ones. On the downside, the cold winter air can take away your baby’s delicate skin of moisture, leaving it dry, itchy, and red. But don’t worry! With the right winter skincare...
by Dayo Adefila | Jan 15, 2021 | 12+ Months
Whether your baby poops or they have dirt on their hands, the first and foremost thing you’ll do is use a wet wipe to clean the delicate skin of your baby. But, before you use a wipe to clean your baby, you need to know if using wipes is safe for your baby’s skin....
by Dayo Adefila | Jan 7, 2021 | Trimester 1
Though Nigeria is blessed with warm and dry winters, your infant can feel the effect of even a minor change in the weather. Your baby’s delicate skin is more prone to losing moisture quickly than an adult’s skin. Their skin is sensitive, soft, and still developing its...
by Dayo Adefila | Jan 5, 2021 | Trimester 1
The Cussons Baby Moments Competition is on for its 7th Season, under the theme ‘Reasons for Joy’ and the winner walks away with 2-million-naira grand prize! To enter for this season’s competition, participants with babies from the ages of 0 – 24 months are required...
by Dayo Adefila | Dec 23, 2020 | Trimester 1
For a newborn baby, touch is the first sense that develops, and it also makes them feel relax and calm. Unless your child is premature or it is medically advised, you can start with baby body massage right after the birth. However, some parents wait for a few days to...
by Dayo Adefila | Nov 25, 2020 | 2-5 Months, Newborn
Coming into the world is an adventure for babies because it is something new and quite different from the warm cocoon atmosphere they are used to when they were in the womb. The unfamiliar place they find themselves is different and the only means of communicating...
by Dayo Adefila | Nov 25, 2020 | 2-5 Months, 6-12 Months, New mum, Newborn
Newborn babies’ skins are quite tender and sensitive hence really need all the extra care and protection. Babies are born with a gentle and fragile skin which is coated with a wax-like matter called vernix. New parents are often concerned with their baby’s skin, which...
by Dayo Adefila | Oct 30, 2020 | 12+ Months, 2-5 Months, 6-12 Months
In Nigeria, Breast cancer is one of the most common causes of death and also the most common cancer that affects women. Journal of Clinical Sciences (2019) Women at risk of breast cancer in Nigeria increased steadily from approximately 24.5 million in 1990 to...
by Dayo Adefila | Sep 22, 2020 | 2-5 Months, 6-12 Months
Rain rain go away, come again another day, little children want to play, Rain rain go away…… The new school year started with the rains, and with the rainy season comes a lot of child ailments ranging from colds, cough, catarrh and maybe more serious cases like fever...
by Dayo Adefila | Jul 30, 2020 | 2-5 Months, 6-12 Months, New mum
COVID-19 also known as coronavirus is a new illness that is spreading rapidly across the world. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, and tiredness. Other symptoms that are less common include aches and pains, nasal congestion, headache, sore...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | 12+ Months, 6-12 Months
Happy first birthday! Your baby’s 12th month brings lots more activity, exploration and excitement. He’s communicating and interacting more than ever. Growing and developing These days your baby loves moving around. If he’s not already walking, he’ll definitely...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | 6-12 Months
Your baby’s personality is really developing now. Look out for first words, exploring and a few temper tantrums too. Growing and developing Your baby can now understand (but not necessarily follow) instructions like “no”. She’s started to form words too – listen out...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | 6-12 Months
Your baby might be starting to wobble their way from standing to walking this month. Read about this and other 10-month milestones. Growing and developing If your baby is very mobile, she’ll be pulling herself up and cruising round the room using the furniture to grab...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | 6-12 Months
Your baby’s understanding of the world is growing day by day. Here are some of the changes you might see this month. Growing and developing Your baby is likely to be getting more mobile, using whatever method works for him – crawling, bottom shuffling or commando...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | 6-12 Months
By month 8 your baby will be surprising you with the rate at which she picks up new skills and new behaviours. Growing and developing Babies develop their moving and talking skills at different rates – but they are all curious about the world. At this stage, many...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | 6-12 Months
The seventh month can be a mixture of frustration for a baby who can’t quite move where they want to go and excitement as they discover new things. Growing and developing At 7 months your baby will know what he wants but won’t have the motor skills – the mobility and...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | 6-12 Months
Major milestones now your baby is half-way through their first year Growing and developing. Your baby may be starting to sit up on her own now. If she’s doing this, surround her with cushions and keep a careful watch for when she topples over. Not all babies sit up at...
