Cerelac will not cause him any harm in the future but it is better he eats other things apart from cerelac. You have to very patient and persevering when it comes to YOU HAVE TO complementary feeding."

Eela is a common term among the Yorubas used for skin disorders in infants likewise Nla is used by the Ibos. This terms more commonly refers to a skin disorder called Infantile seborrheic dermatitis (henceforth referred to as ISD). The cause of this disorder is unknown. This rash may be due to child’s response to some organisms in the oily areas of the body namely the scalp, eyebrows behind the ears, or on the neck, cheeks, chest skin folds and diaper area. It’s most common in babies under 6 months.

It's okay, I bought it for N1500

The preparation is okay.

Patience is very vital when introducing Complementary feeds to your child. This is one of the most frequently asked questions by Mums. Make all kids eat whatever mum offers them..sadly we don't. not forgetting a generous dose of patience......which many mums do not want to bother with....they have their hands too full I understand but it is the key ingredient needed especially with the fussy eaters.

A breastfeeding mom needs to eat a well nourishing balanced diet. She should only avoid foods and spices that make her baby fussy or show allergic reactions. So if Egusi makes your baby fussy or show allergic reaction, then avoid it but if it does not you can go ahead and have it. The only thing she needs to clearly avoid is taking unprescribed medication.

It does not have to be unripe plantain....ripe plantain is fine. You can but ADD ONE NEW FOOD AT A TIME!!!”.

What was your baby's birth weight?

NAN 1 is good

Babies with cough and catarrh should be exclusively breastfed. Keep the baby warm. Avoidance of smoke and people with cough and catarrh are what to do. No need for medications.If breathing difficulty arises, please kindly take the baby to see the doctor

It’s good as long as that's not the only milk the children are taking.Such baby should also be on breast milk in addition to any of these milk

I recommend cord care with the use of Chlorhexdine Gel applied once daily on the cord for 7 days or till the cord drops. Where Chlorhexidine for umbilical cord care is not available, use of Methylated spirit applied several times a day say every 4 hours or at every diaper change is the second best".

Yes, he can still take it. Just that he may be at risk of vitamin A deficiency but if he is eating food rich in vitamin A like meat, liver, carrots e.t.c he will be fine. Most of our flour, sugar, vegetable oils are also fortified with vitamin A so if he is taking that, he will be fine. Kindly note that vitamin A is a supplement, not a vaccine.

E.coli infection is usually from contamination of food and drinks e.g unwashed hands after the use of the toilet as E.coli is usually bacteria found in the intestines and faeces. Usually, from the stool culture that shows the E.coli, the antibiotics appropriate (sensitivity) will also be listed. If detected in a baby less than 6 months, exclusive breastfeeding should be continued no water and utmost hygiene should be maintained especially by regular handwashing’.

There are lots of age-appropriate milk like NAN, Aptamil etc you can go for depending on your financial capability

Please, what is Ewesubor Pap?

Use another health centre.It's expensive in private hospitals

No, it doesn't, but you shouldn't limit her to just semi, give other other complementary foods as well. you also need to watch out for allergies when you introduce new meal, to identify allergies You just need to watch out for unusual things in the child. Signs of allergy include Rashes, itching, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, cough, swelling on the body etc are all signs of food allergy and/or intolerance