Wednesday, 28 October 2015

JEDI-JEDI, ELA, NRA OR NLA?

A baby's neck showing what is often described as Nra, Nla, Ela or Jedi Jedi
I've never been able to get a specific name of symptoms for what we locally call that condition in babies where the areas where there are skin folds(like the neck, buttocks, and joints) look inflamed. What is called Jedi-jedi in an area is called Ela, Nla, or Nra in another area. Whatever the name, most mums from this our part of the world know about the condition and can really go about listing treatments for it. Treatments that include some tree herbs, roots or bark to be boiled and either given to the baby to drink or bath with, or even both. Another medical-seeming treatment will be the use of hydrocortisone -containing creams like Visita plus, FunBactA, Skineal etc.

Dear Informed mum, please do not use any medicine or plant part on your baby without first consulting a paediatrician, or at least a family practitioner and not just any medical personnel. Our babies are still too tender to have their skins exposed to substances that may be harsh.
Babies, especially those on the plummy side tend to have friction below their necks, on the ridges on the arms, legs etc. That of the buttocks seem to be common in all babies. The friction makes the area inflamed giving that reddish, fire-like color.

 Informed mums it has nothing to do with what you are eating as some will go ahead to reel out food a nursing mum shouldn't eat. Experts say it's simply friction and the treatment ; just keep the place greasy most especially with petroleum jelly. It reduces the friction. The area around the neck seems to get worse if you have a baby who drools a lot and it clears around 4 months when your baby may have started raising his/her head up and sitting. Do not panic, it's not eating into the intestines as usually speculated. For those around the buttocks, Kindly give your baby one or two diaper-free hours daily and apply a coat of petroleum jelly (vaseline as it's commonly called here) round the baby's buttocks when putting in a diaper or nappy on your baby. This ensures the urine doesn't cling to the baby's skin thereby causing or aggravating the skin irritation. And whenever your baby poos, change the diaper or nappy. Do not leave poo on your baby for long. Mum's using cloth nappies should change wet or soiled nappies more frequently than those using diapers. And if the condition seems to persist, or if your instincts demand so( I always tell mums to trust their instincts), see your baby's doctor. Treatment for babies should only be when absolutely needed.

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257 comments:

  1. Anonymous21 February 2016 at 21:39

    Thanks a lot. I couldn't imagine giving my baby those herbs or even applying Skineal on her skin so I refused all prescribed treatments when my baby had it. I ensured proper hygiene, applied shea butter on the affected areas. It cleared albeit after a little while. We abuse drugs a lot these days and expose our kids to them.

    Thanks Ma'am

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  2. The Informed Mum21 February 2016 at 22:21

    Thanks anonymous! My baby also had it in his neck, I simply kept the place greasy most times. It cleared in no time. Shortly after birth, my baby also had it on his bum, I gave him some minutes free of diaper each day and also applied petroleum jelly before changing his diapers. I try encouraging mums to limit drug intake for when it's very necessary. We really abuse drugs a lot

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  3. Mmesoma19 March 2016 at 15:06

    My baby has been passing greenish poo lately. They say it is jedi jedi. What do I do? I am really confused

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    1. Unknown26 November 2016 at 13:45

      Dear mmesoma, when a baby passes greenish poo it means he is not getting enough milk from both breasts . Same thing happened with my baby but I fed him from both breasts and the colour of his poo changed back to yellow

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  4. The Informed Mum20 March 2016 at 21:48

    Thanks Mmesoma for stopping by. What have you been eating? If your been eating a lot of green vegetables then that could be the cause. If so no cause for alarm. Is your baby having any other symptoms? Then you may need to see your pediatrician for proper diagnosis

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  5. Unknown10 July 2016 at 18:53

    Good evening my 10months baby poo alot 4four times or more a day ND his bum bum is red nd peeling dey said its jedi jedi Pls what should I give him

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    1. The Informed Mum10 July 2016 at 22:09

      Your baby's frequent pooing should be the cause of the redness. So long as the poo isn't watery and your baby is his/her usual self then the frequency of the pooing should not be a cause of concern.

      For the redness, give your baby at least one diaper-free hour every day; a period during which his bum is free of diapers or nappies. Then ensure you change the diapers once your baby poos on them. Poo can cause skin irritation. Before putting on diapers or nappies, apply a generous coating of petroleum jelly (vaseline) or Shea Butter (ori) on your baby's bum; this helps prevent irritation when urine or poo touches your baby's bum. If the redness persists, or if your instincts suggest so, please see a pediatrician. Do not give your baby any drugs or herbs. The redness is simply irritation.

      We wish you a happy motherhood

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  6. Anonymous28 July 2016 at 06:50

    Pls my 10weeks baby has a kind of rash around his back and belly. It's an oval/round rash, a bit darker than hs skin but when pinched or peeled, it's whitish. The area isn't fairer than his normal skin. Seems the patch contains other smaller pores. A nurse suggested I mix hs cream wit funbact A and apply and am against dis, pls what do I do?

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  7. The Informed Mum28 July 2016 at 13:20

    We at TIM are also against mixing a baby's cream with the likes of FunBactA. Babies' skins are quite sensitive and often develop rashes most of which are harmless especially if they aren't accompanied by any sort of discomfort to the baby.

    We suggest you let a doctor, preferably a pediatrician take a look at the rashes.

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    1. The Informed Mum28 July 2016 at 20:59

      Here is the response of our in-house pediatrician "Funbact A is very injurious to babies at that age. Moreso, most rashes at that age are self-limiting. The description seems to be the type of rash we call Transient Neonatal Pustular Melanosis (which is also self-limiting) however it's more appropriate to see a doctor ".

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    2. Unknown5 January 2019 at 11:41

      I went to the hospital to see a doctor and she prescribe Funbat A and sudocream. should I to apply it?

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  8. Julit8 August 2016 at 10:37

    God help me. I've been putting Funbact A on my daughters skin. I decided to stop because I felt it could be doing more harm than good. Now the rash she had are just sitting there. I'll let her skin be Abeg. Thanks a lot. God bless all the mums here.

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    1. The Informed Mum8 August 2016 at 12:26

      You are Welcome Julit. Most of those rashes are harmless. But then you could get a pediatrician to take a look at them if the rashes make you worried.

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  9. anonymous31 August 2016 at 19:51

    Please my baby is four months and has discolorations on his neck armpit bum bum, we eat to a hospital and the doctor called it dermatomycosis we treated it and it still hasn't gone, please is there anyone who has experienced this

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  10. Chidimma31 August 2016 at 21:27

    Yes, my now 14 months old son experienced that on his neck, nose and bums. I guess your baby is on the plummy side, mine was too. A pediatrician said it was inflammation. I simply kept the areas lubricated by applying generous amounts of shea butter (that was what I used on his skin then) on the areas at regular intervals. The one on his bum even had a fiery red colour. I gave him as much diaper free times as possible ; periods during which I left him bare butted. I also ensured I applied generous amounts of shea butter whenever I was changing him into a new diaper. Just like my son's I think yours is also inflammation caused by skin folds rubbing each other. Keep lubricating the areas, it won't go overnight, but would disappear before you know it.

    Kudos

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  11. Anonymous8 October 2016 at 10:37

    Please what if this so called NRA is on the baby's head? My baby's front hair is off and the scalp there is way lighter than her skin...what do I do?

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    1. The Informed Mum9 October 2016 at 12:45

      Well, we suggest you get a pediatrician to take a look at it, to be doubly sure it is nothing to worry about

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  12. Anonymous16 December 2016 at 12:31

    Happy I found this page... My baby's poo is watery with some particular in it like pieces of something like egusi and they say is Jedi Jedi...

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    1. The Informed Mum16 December 2016 at 13:18

      That type of poo is completely normal in newborns.

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    2. Anonymous20 December 2016 at 18:14

      My baby is two months old and poos same. Please is it normal?

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    3. The Informed Mum20 December 2016 at 20:41

      So long as the baby doesn't have diarrhoea, and there are no other accompanying symptoms then you have nothing to worry about.

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  13. sapphire30 December 2016 at 22:18

    Good evening, please my daughter has been having running stool . She stools immediately after each meal, I just got the report when I returned from work that she has stooped 6 times and they were all watery. Do you have any idea on the cause? Thanks

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  14. The Informed Mum30 December 2016 at 22:23

    Dear Sapphire, we do not have any idea of the cause but it could be diarrhoea. Please prepare ORS (oral rehydration solution) for her this evening. And if it persists please see a medical practitioner by tomorrow.

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  15. nike26 January 2017 at 15:01

    Great. Thanks for the tips. God bless this group. ��

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  16. mumsbaby8 February 2017 at 16:49

    My 4months baby has been stooling this watery greenish stoole with particules like egusi in need plz do I need to worry about it

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  17. mumsbaby8 February 2017 at 16:50

    My 4months baby has been stooling this watery greenish stoole with particules like egusi in need plz do I need to worry about it

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  18. The Informed Mum8 February 2017 at 17:41

    No, you have absolutely nothing to worry about. That pebbly kind of stool is normal in babies that age. The colour may have a lot more to do with what you eat. Green vegetables in a mum's food tend to make her baby's poo greenish.
    Good luck as you take care of your adorable little one

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  19. Oma19 February 2017 at 11:11

    My baby has this white dots, all over her skin, they said it's not. I have gone to the hospital no way. I don't know what to do next. Any ideas?

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  20. Oma19 February 2017 at 11:44

    My baby has this white dots, all over her skin, they said it's not. I have gone to the hospital no way. I don't know what to do next. Any ideas?

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  21. Oma19 February 2017 at 11:46

    My baby has this white dots, all over her skin, they said it's nla. I have gone to the hospital no way. I don't know what to do next. Any ideas?

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  22. The Informed Mum19 February 2017 at 12:56

    Try seeing a pediatrician for the best diagnosis. We may not be able to exactly sure what it is since we are not seeing your baby.

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  23. Anonymous20 February 2017 at 11:11

    Hello mummies, pls what do I do? My baby is turning 4months next 2weeks and I am starting work next week. He is not feeding from the bottle even when I express my milk. I got aptamil formula for him but he's still not taking. He could go 4 hours without eating. He would cry in between and sleeps of without eating. The last time I gave him the formula, he threw up. I'm really worried.

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  24. The Informed Mum20 February 2017 at 22:02

    Oh Dear Mummy, many working mums complain of this stage you are in. After sacking from soft and succulent breaststroke for 4 months, transitioning would not be easy but you have to keep trying. You may want to 'ignore' the baby's preference for your breasts for some hours. It will take from the bottle when it gets hungry. You may try changing the teats of your bottle to a softer one to see if it will help. We wish you the very best of outcomes.

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  25. Anonymous28 February 2017 at 09:07

    Hello mums, My 2month old baby has this reddish rash on d cheeks that sometimes feels dry I was told it is Ella. What can I do about it I am currently using shear butter which I was advised to use. I need advice.

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  26. The Informed Mum28 February 2017 at 09:47


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    Shea butter is okay but if the weather is very hot I your area you may need to minimise it's use. The skins of newborns are prone to different kinds of rashes, mostly self-limiting. Especially in hot climes like ours. We think you should let the rash be, it would go in a short while just like all self-limiting rashes. But if you worry so much and your instincts demand so, please see a pediatrician. God bless you.











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  27. Anonymous11 March 2017 at 07:31

    Good morning all,pls my 6months 3weeks baby has being passing greenish stool and running serious fever daily,met with a Doctor the said is teething gave some drugs for a Week now he is better now but I noticed REDDISH clear patches on the lap joint and Anus and he is so restless like his tummy is paining him,rolls round the bed before he sleeps.the said is JEDI JEDI.He is on Pap(guinea corn,millet.n yellow corn),some family foods but very minute he eats & Golden morn ....pls help me what do I do ? The reddish lap and Anus..

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  28. The Informed Mum11 March 2017 at 07:53

    Thank God your baby has recovered from the fever. From your description of the reddish patches, they are as a result of friction from diapers and nappy. Please expose his bums for now, if possible let the area get some fresh air. And whenever it is necessary to wear him a diaper, please apply a generous amount of vaseline or shea butter on his bum.

    Some family foods and pap for a 6 months old is okay. Golden morn is not, in fact it is written on the pack as "..not an infant food".

    We are usually more comfortable recommending pediatricians when it concerns babies. If possible, whenever your baby needs medical attention, seek a pediatrician. There is absolutely nothing called Jedi Jedi in modern medicine.

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  29. Anonymous8 April 2017 at 06:40

    Please me baby of 10 months has had recurrent red rashes fot like 3 months now all over his face and hands, what could it be? I didnt want to use anything cause i waa hoping it would disappear, but I had to try Ori, then later mixed it with baby tribotan but didn't work, what can I do?

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    1. The Informed Mum8 April 2017 at 16:21

      Dear Mum, I guess you are currently in Nigeria where right now the temperature is very high. Babies' skins are so sensitive and tend to develop rashes when there are changes in temperature. Most of those rashes are self-limiting and therefore harmless. They disappear just as they come.

      You are probably aggravating the heat by the use of Ori. With the current temperature conditions in most parts of Nigeria, lotions will do.

      Stop the Ori. Let your baby's skin breath; most times that is all a baby needs for a smooth skin. Sweat and oil-based products can clog up the skin pores and cause rashes.

      But if you are so worried, get a pediatrician to see the rashes.

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  30. Anonymous19 April 2017 at 16:25

    My 11weeks old baby is pooing a watery and greenish stool with seeds like egusi inside. What could be the cause and wats the solution. Though he is not week. Please I need response now.

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  31. Anonymous19 April 2017 at 16:31

    My 15 weeks old baby is pooing a watery and greenish stool with seeds like egusi inside. What could be the cause and wats the solution. Though he is not week. Please I need response now.

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  32. The Informed Mum19 April 2017 at 19:08

    Dear anonymous, there is nothing wrong with your baby especially as you said he is not weak. If he is exclusively breastfed then the greenish colour is as a result of lack of hind milk. Let him empty one breast before you switch to another. That way he gets both foremilk and hind milk.

    Besides what you are eating can also be a factor. If you've eaten any green vegetables or fruits then it could also be the cause. Generally the kind of poo you described should be no cause for concern.

    Vegetables and fruits are recommended for nursing mums ; the colour of which could appear in a baby's stool. So long as it's not diarrhea and the child is strong, greenish and pebbly stools in infants are nothing to worry about as they are normal.

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  33. Divine4 May 2017 at 13:25

    My 8weeks baby has of recently pooing yellowish stool like sleaze is inside it. And she vomited atimes after breastfeeding. She is dull since yesterday

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  34. The Informed Mum4 May 2017 at 18:44

    Please take her to see your health practitioner especially because she has been dull.

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  35. Anonymous6 May 2017 at 21:41

    Please my 7 months old baby has this bunch of reddish rashes btw her bum & V area & they are bringing out water, her poo is very watery & greenish-yellow in colour. What could be this symptoms & any remedy?
    Thank you

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  36. The Informed Mum6 May 2017 at 22:05

    The rashes are probably as a result of friction at those areas often caused by prolonged wearing of diapers and irritation from poo and urine. Try leaving her bum bare several hours each day and apply a generous amount of vaseline or shea butter each time you want to change her diaper.

    As for the poo if it's too watery and frequent then we think you need to see your child's doctor as it could be diarrhoea.

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  37. Anonymous7 May 2017 at 05:11

    My 3mo old passes alot of flatlence that stinks real bad and went 7 days without making a poo. I had to give her glycerine suppository inorder to go.. she appears to be straining and crying when trying to poo. my mum thinks its jedi jedi and advised agbo.. anyone experienced this b4?

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  38. The Informed Mum7 May 2017 at 08:32

    What your baby is going through is quite normal especially in babies who are not on exclusive breastfeeding. Giving the suppository was not necessary. Let the baby be, continue feeding her as normal she will poo when it's due. This is usually a phase many babies pass through at some point in infancy.

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    1. Anonymous11 May 2017 at 04:06

      Thank you for the response but she is exclusively breastfed ... thats y i'm concerened i was advised to introduce a bit of water to see if it helps atall.

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  39. Chidimma7 May 2017 at 08:37

    My baby had same issue sometime between 4-6 months. He would go on for days before pooing and when hour does, no one would be able to stand the smell. It stopped with time though I had to increase his fluids intake which I believe helped. I used to give him water so I increased the quantity I gave him daily. Maybe that will help if you are not on EBF

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    1. Anonymous11 May 2017 at 04:07

      Thank you for the response but she is exclusively breastfed ... thats y i'm concerened... i was advised to introduce a bit of water to see if it helps atall.

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  40. Unknown8 July 2017 at 03:28

    Good morning, I need an advise on this please. My baby is close to 6wks now and I noticed last week that she poo's the normal yellowish poo, but with some drawing poo too. I was told it's jedijedi, please what do I do about it. Thank you

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    1. The Informed Mum8 July 2017 at 08:01

      Nothing! From your description that poo is normal. But if you are really worried and need to be doubly sure then let the baby be seen by a pediatrician. Poo in very young babies appear in different light textures which are all normal. We think you have little or nothing to worry about except your baby is showing any other symptoms in addition to the poo

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  41. Unknown9 July 2017 at 11:42

    Thank you so much 😀 😀 am grateful. One more question please.

    If a nursing mum takes cold water or drink, dose it affect the baby while sucking? I was told that my baby will catch cold from sucking if I take cold drink, is that true?

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    1. The Informed Mum9 July 2017 at 12:15

      There is absolutely no truth in that. While cold water tends to cool down your temperature, the breast milk a baby sucks is warm just like all other bodily fluids so whether you drink hot or cold water it has no effect on the baby.

      So many baseless myths we get to battle in our part of the world.

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  42. Unknown10 July 2017 at 07:45

    Thank you 😊 😊

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  43. Phii12 July 2017 at 10:32

    My baby's hair is falling off, he is stooling green poo and has diarrhoea. He wont suck, always stretching from stomach pain. I dont know what to do, I have treated, this has been going on for weeks

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    1. The Informed Mum12 July 2017 at 15:29

      Please take your child to see a paediatrician. It is the best thing to do in situations like yours

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  44. Anonymous22 July 2017 at 04:28

    Hello,

    My baby is 10 months old but she has had a reddish patch on her vagina which
    is increasing in size and getting redder by the day. I've used kernel oil, coconut oil n Vaseline baby jelly but it seems not to be going. My mil said its ela and would go soon but I'm bothered. What could this be please and
    is it normal. Thanks

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    1. The Informed Mum22 July 2017 at 11:51

      From your description it could be a Fungal infection worsened by friction between the skin and urine/feces. We suggest you get a doctor to see the rashes since it seems persistent. The doctor will likely prescribe a suitable zinc oxide ointment. It is not Ela or whatever native name people usually ascribe to it. It is a common condition in babies that gives them discomfort and cause anxiety to parents. It is also easily treated so do not let it bother you. Just get a doctor to take a look at the rashes

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  45. Anonymous11 August 2017 at 05:14

    Hi , I'm not sure if this is already a closed thread but I just stumbled on this and it's answered a lot of questions, especially as I'm a new mum living in the diaspora!
    My mum just returned to Nigeria after staying with me a while but when she was here she mentioned this 'ila' in my son's armpit. Mind you my son isn't chubby at all, he's 5months and weighing 7kg. Mum said it's the 'ila that doesn't make him put on weight and I need to get him agbo!

    He's breastfed and formula fed as well and eats a whole lot; night and day. He poos once every 5-7 days and when he does it's dark-greenish !

    I don't want to be worried because he's thriving very well and doesn't seem to be in any discomfort but I think he could put on more weight ?! ��

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    1. The Informed Mum8 September 2017 at 03:14

      So sorry the response is coming late. We don't think your child is doing badly as regards his weight and you say he is thriving very well and not in any form of discomfort. But then we suggest you get a doctor to see your baby since you are worried.
      His poo habit is a normal occurrence in some babies.

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  46. Anonymous9 September 2017 at 06:39

    Good morning. My 3 month old has been passing watery greenish stool since over a week a now. I tool him to the hospital and we were given loxagyl and nystatin but still he's passing the stool with little pebble-like stiff inside. Wat do I do? I'm so confused

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  47. The Informed Mum9 September 2017 at 07:01

    Calm down. What was the diagnosis at the hospital? An has he completed the dose of the drugs prescribed?
    Is your son weak or showing any other sign of ill-health? What is the frequency of the stooling? Is it like diarrhea?

    If your son is not weak, not showing any symptoms of illness and the stools aren't frequent like in diarrhea then you just may need to relax and complete the drug course. To calm your fears you may need to see another doctor, preferably a pediatrician who would take a proper look at your baby

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  48. Anonymous9 October 2017 at 13:34

    Hi,my baby is 9 months and she has been having lots of boils on her head. When it first started a pharmacist friend advised that we should give her ampiclox. We did but the boils are still coming and going. There's no sign of pain but I'm just so worried. Today someone said that it may be nra and I googled and found you. Please help

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    1. The Informed Mum9 October 2017 at 18:01

      The number of issues described as nra is really amusing.

      Dear Mum, consider improving the hygiene around wherever your baby stays and of those who handle her. You may also consider trimming her hair if it's so full.

      Maybe you get a pediatrician or any doctor to see the boils anytime they reoccur. But since they come with neither pain nor fever then chances are very high it's nothing much to worry about.


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  49. Unknown16 December 2017 at 11:19

    My 4month old baby has some patches on her chest with a bit of rash. The pediatrician had said it was eczema which would clear but it got worse so I started using Sudocrem on it. I've not seen any improvement yet. Please advise

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    1. The Informed Mum16 December 2017 at 15:39

      Please stick to the pediatrician's advice. Or maybe get a second opinion from another pediatrician.

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  50. Anonymous19 December 2017 at 04:00

    Good morning ma.my baby seem to be loosing his hair (its always itching him)and also has some patches around his hair,armpit,neck region and his thigh his grandma said its ela and we should bathe him with a red leaf,i did that for a week but did not notice any improvemnt so i stopped. Somebody said it was because i did not give him to drink out of it so he can poo it out. i went to d hospital recently to complain but d doctor said its nothing to worry about that its a stage and it would pass please i just need a second opinion coz i'm really concerned

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    1. The Informed Mum22 December 2017 at 12:36

      So sorry the response is coming late. Saw the notification of your comment but couldn't find it in the thread. Just saw it now where it was marked as spam.

      Yes, the loss of hair is usually normal in babies. The patches are also normal and seen more frequently in plumpy babies. In your baby's case a doctor has even taken a look and declared you have nothing to worry about. So relax dear mum, those patches as you described them are usually a result of friction on those parts of the body; that is why you find them more at regions of the body where skin rubs against skin. Simply keep the area greased using petroleum jelly (Vaseline) especially the Blue Seal brand. Some mothers also use Shea butter (ori). The aim is to keep those skin surfaces greased and reduce or stop the friction that causes those patches. The patches will gradually disappear though they often seem to linger for a little while. So just as your doctor said, you have nothing to worry about.

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  51. Anonymous13 February 2018 at 23:18

    Please what mosquito repellent can one use aside spray and net?

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    1. The Informed Mum14 February 2018 at 11:19

      We suggest you visit any pharmacy or drug store near you. They are better-placed to make such recommendations

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  52. Anonymous23 February 2018 at 12:16

    Thanks for the beautiful write up and taking time to answer all questions. My baby has had really bad eczema since he was born, he's 5months and was born in the winter, so it's been really dry here. At first, I was told by his doctor to apply Vaseline and I also got aquaphor by Eucerin but no difference, it started on his face and neck but later started spreading to his hands, the creases under his knees and his diaper area, I went back to his doctor and was given 1% hydrocortisone, I started using it but sadly it made it spread even more. Don't know what else to do,my baby has an extremely dry skin. I apply Vaseline generously too, I don't think it itches though, he only scratches his face when he's tired or sleepy. Sorry for the long post. Please,I need help.

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    1. Anonymous23 February 2018 at 12:18

      I forgot to add that its now also all over his upper back and neck.

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    2. The Informed Mum23 February 2018 at 12:54

      Thanks Dear Anonymous and congratulations on the birth of your baby.
      The skin of babies can be quite sensitive and easily irritated, more so in dry weather conditions like winter. The best thing to do is get back to your baby's doctor. It will be difficult telling you what to do since we cannot see the baby.

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    3. The Informed Mum23 February 2018 at 12:56

      You may also need to be more patient, some skin issues in babies take a while to clear

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    4. Anonymous23 February 2018 at 21:02

      Thanks so much for your reply. I really appreciate. Will just do that. God bless.

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  53. Anonymous27 February 2018 at 06:26

    My 9months old baby had discoloration on his face and parts of his body and also his back and front hair on his head has been eaten up and I was told it was Ella....pls any idea what it could be?

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    1. The Informed Mum27 February 2018 at 10:20

      We cannot see the discoloration on your baby's skin so we cannot say exactly what it may be. But as for the hair, it is usually normal for some babies to lose their hairs.We suggest you get a doctor to look at the baby's skin to confirm if you have anything to worry about.

      Usually, there is nothing to worry about as those things clear up without intervention

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    2. Unknown14 March 2019 at 03:10

      pls my is not reply but a question. my 3 month baby just poo three times today and it containsfry fry oil and equsi

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    3. Unknown14 March 2019 at 03:22

      pls my is not reply but a question. my 3 month baby just poo three times today and it containsfry fry oil and equsi

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    4. Unknown14 March 2019 at 03:22

      pls my is not reply but a question. my 3 month baby just poo three times today and it containsfry fry oil and equsi

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  54. Mustapha Umar24 March 2018 at 13:16


    The disease Infantile Seborrheic Dermatitis is what traditionally called Jedi-jedi. Many mothers are concerned about rashes, greenish stool, restlessness and loss of weight especially during hot weather. Many mothers may tried modern medicine with little or no success. The folkloric medicine given by Yoruba herbalists usually do wonders in curing the disorder. So, let's not condemn the traditional methods of treatment, rather we should look into the phytochemicals found in the plants used for the traditional methods, purify them and evaluate their toxicity prior to its usage on human subjects.
    Please, respond to my comments. I'm working on synergistic effects of traditional plant extracts for the treatment of Jedi-jedi under laboratory conditions. Thanks

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    1. The Informed Mum26 March 2018 at 10:32

      Thanks for your contribution Mustapha. Skin issues in newborn babies are most times normal and clear up without intervention. That is why most pediatricians discourage the use of whatever intervention on babies' skin unless there is a proven need for that. Before treatment regimens are approved, they go through several phases of clinical research; phases which none of our herbs here have been reported to go through (unless you can prove otherwise).
      Plants contain pytochemicals which can be beneficial as well as those which are poisonous.

      Your research work is a relevant one given that it seeks to find answers to a recurring issue in childcare in Nigeria. But finding a plant, or mixture of plants that have whatever medicinal effect is not enough. Isolating the active ingredient(s), purifying them and finding their minimum effective and toxic doses are steps that must be taken before we can consider encouraging the use of those folkloric mixtures. Their side effects also need to be ascertained.

      But then, why encourage the use of chemical intervention for issues that clear up with time? What most people call Jedi jedi or ela clears up with time by just keeping the skin surface moisturized and aerated. Every drug is a chemical and has potential side effects, why bother exposing newborns to such when its not necessary?

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    2. Mustapha Umar26 March 2018 at 11:30

      Thanks. I'll share my findings with you at the end of my research.

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    3. The Informed Mum29 March 2018 at 19:52

      That would be great. Thanks a lot

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  55. Anonymous29 March 2018 at 15:32

    My seven months baby have been stooling a greenish watery stool for some days. He stool about 6to 7 times daily. Though eats very well and healthy. What can I do to stop. Am concerned. Thanks

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    1. The Informed Mum29 March 2018 at 20:07

      Greenish watery stool? Like diarrhoea? If it's not diarrhoea and he's healthy then it's probably nothing to worry about. Sometimes the frequency of a baby's stooling can increase. If the baby is not weak, sick or being easily irritated then it's usually nothing to worry about. The colour of the stool could be something you've been feeding him, possibly lots of vegetables which is actually okay. Or maybe some dietary supplements you are giving him.

      If he's healthy and eating well as you said then relax. Babies do not 'pretend or 'hide' anything unusual in their bodies; if something is wrong, it shows in their actions or inactions. But if you are so worried then take him to see a doctor

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  56. Unknown11 April 2018 at 16:24

    My baby has some patches on his neck, bum,someone told is Jedi Jedi n recommended herbal drugs Bt am scared of giving my baby. As a breastfeeding mother is it good to take drink

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    1. The Informed Mum12 April 2018 at 09:34

      Herbal drugs are highly discouraged especially for babies. Keep those areas on your baby's skin greased by applying something like Vaseline there. Babies tend to have issues on their tender skins.

      You want to take herbal drugs for any other issue or because of the one you mentioned? If it's cos of your baby then please do not take it as it is completely unnecessary. The patches will clear with time. But if you are so concerned, let a doctor take a look at the patches.

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  57. Unknown24 April 2018 at 09:32

    Hello, plz my 5months baby is having a rash dat looks like scabies and reddish on his bumbum they said is nla or jad jadi plz advise. Tnx

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    1. The Informed Mum24 April 2018 at 11:58

      Looks like scabies? Let a doctor see the rashes. That's the safest thing to do

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  58. Anonymous6 May 2018 at 23:08

    I think my baby of 4 months old is not adding weight as I expected,i started her with sma pro at birth till now but she isn't chubby.She's already on pap(millet and guinea corn) still not chubby.A neighbor saw a yellow spot on her cheeks and says"it's nla,if you like give her the best baby food she'll never gain weight unless I give her about".Am so worried,about her not being chubby.I know the yellow spot will go.What do i do.Which formula should I switch to,to make her chubby. Thanks

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    1. The Informed Mum7 May 2018 at 05:54

      Chubbiness is not necessarily a sign of health.A baby can be chubby but underweight and a seemingly slim baby could be healthy. The consideration is weight, not chubbiness. So long as your baby's weight is within the normal weight range for its age then you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Those spots on the skin are normal and do not need intervention because they clear after a little while so ignore the spots.

      So check your baby's weight. Most immunization cards show normal weight ranges for babies of different age. If yours doesn't, then check the normal weight range of babies of your baby's age on the internet.

      We do not give formula recommendations especially for babies below 6 months of age who should be on exclusive breastfeeding, but as much as I personally know, SMA is a good brand

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  59. Anonymous14 May 2018 at 19:22

    Hello, I need your help pls. My baby is 3 months old and is exclusively breastfed. From birth I've been using Ammens powder for her because she had rashes right from the next day after she was born. The powder has been effective although the rashes have always been recurring. Then about 2/3 weeks ago I noticed some discoloration on her neck, chest and the fold around her groin. With the discoloration were increased rashes on her neck, chest and jaw, and skin seemed as if it has been burned. I stopped using the powder on her and continued with only vaseline. But then the rashes got worse and I tried sudocrem on them. (I've been using it on her buttocks since she was less than a month old on doctors prescription) There was no improvement and so I tried baby tribotan. Presently, her neck, jaw, chest are covered with serious rashes and I'm so concerned. She vomits a lot and it goes to her neck. At first I thought that was what was causing the rashes and discoloration but now I'm not sure. Please, I need your help. Sorry for the long post.

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    1. The Informed Mum15 May 2018 at 11:11

      Dear Anonymous,
      Congratulations on the birth of your baby.
      First, pediatricians presently discourage the use of powder on newborn babies.
      The best thing to do is to let a doctor see the rashes. Most rashes are harmless and clear on their own but nothing beats a doctor's opinion in a case like this.

      If you are based in Nigeria, heat could also be a factor as we tend to overdress our babies in Nigeria. If the rashes are caused by heat then vaseline and other creams would just be worsening the case. Don't worry your lovely self so much, just take her to see a doctor

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    2. Unknown21 May 2018 at 09:30

      Thank you so much

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  60. Cindy27 May 2018 at 16:35

    Hello,my baby is 3months and has this rashes on her neck/shoulders,its also on her face.they said its Ela and black soap was recommended for her bathing.i also used Agnesia powder and tribotan but all to no avail the rashes go and comes back, another recommendation is muju powder or yellow flower though I have not used them yet. Please help me what should I do it's really spoiling her face

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  61. Anonymous3 June 2018 at 12:35

    My baby is about 7weeks old...
    He's been having this rashes abi patches that are lighter than his skin on his bum,back . When I noticed it I started using sudocream for him .it's not getting better and he sweats a lot. I use Johnson soap wne and powder for his skin and oil for his hair. Someone suggested to stop the use of oil and use Vaseline instead on his hair. I have been applying sudocream to these areas yet no improvement.

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  62. Unknown9 July 2018 at 10:32

    Hello able admin my baby is 3 months + and exclusively breast fed, she strains whenever she wants to poo and even cries at times after much straining and farting she only poo a little. Pls i need to know the course and why it is so. Thank u

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  63. Unknown11 July 2018 at 15:01

    my baby of 7 weeks strain alot before pooing,pls what can i do to stop it

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  64. Unknown21 August 2018 at 18:16

    My baby of 1month has This yellowish stool with some particles in it. Could it be Jedi Jedi?

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  65. Unknown21 August 2018 at 18:18

    She also have stomach discomfort atimes

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  66. Unknown25 August 2018 at 16:27

    My baby is 6 months+ and she have ela. Have used sheabutter and formbatA but no remedy. Now on second formbatA. No changes yet.

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  67. Unknown3 September 2018 at 13:14

    My baby is 6 months Nd two weeks. She is taking only pap for now but her poo is always very strong. Iv not been able to give her cereals cos of d poo. Plz wht can I do? I give her water

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    1. The Informed Mum4 September 2018 at 20:28

      Since your baby is 6 months old, adding vegetables and fruits would be of help. They would help loosen your baby's stool

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  68. Unknown5 September 2018 at 18:32

    My baby has been sneezing since day 1, he's 3 months now and it hasn't stop, av been advised to buy silver bird oil and add o his oil. Is it safe using silver bird oil on his head?

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    1. The Informed Mum6 September 2018 at 02:08

      Congratulations on the birth of your baby. The best advice to listen to in this case is a doctor's. The sneezing is probably nothing to worry about but let a doctor confirm that

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  69. Unknown5 September 2018 at 18:35

    Secondly,I'll be resuming soon and Will like to add formulae cos of my job. He's 3 months old. What formulae is the best, Nan, Small gold or Aptamil. Thanks

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    1. The Informed Mum6 September 2018 at 02:14

      So long as the formula is original and appropriate for your baby's age then it is okay. We do not know much about baby formula brands as we do not advocate formula feeding.
      I believe every formula has one for different age grades, just settle for one and watch your baby's reaction to it. If your baby doesnt seem to like one brand or perhaps reacts to it, then you may need to try another brand.

      All the best

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  70. Unique13 November 2018 at 15:10

    Please my baby is 2month and he stays for 2-3days without poo and he has this rashes on his back.Please what do I do.And what will I eat for my baby to be plumpy because I'm on exclusive

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  72. Unknown14 November 2018 at 13:23

    Good day pls my babe is 6 weeks n has some sports n patches on his neck, bums,hands they said it's nra pls what can I use for that.thanks

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  73. Unknown14 November 2018 at 13:24

    It's exactly like the one on pics

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  74. Unknown14 November 2018 at 13:25

    It's exactly like the one on pics

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  75. Unknown14 November 2018 at 13:26

    Good day pls my babe is 6 weeks n has some sports n patches on his neck, bums,hands they said it's nra pls what can I use for that.thanks

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    1. The Informed Mum21 November 2018 at 10:21

      Nothing. It is normal. Just keep those areas moisturized. If you are worried take your baby to a doctor. But those patches are normal. For the bums you need to keep the area greased. Vaseline and shea butter should help

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  76. Unknown15 November 2018 at 16:08

    My baby will b 4months next week, recently she no longer breastfeed as she used to, bcos while eating, she will b having some discomfort,as if something is biting her and stop eating they said its NLA please what do I do she is really losing weight and am so concerned

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    1. The Informed Mum21 November 2018 at 10:23

      There is nothing people will not attribute to NLA. Take your daughter to see a doctor especially as she is not eating and losing weight

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  77. Unknown22 November 2018 at 20:48

    Good evening, pls my baby is just two weeks old and a friend suggested I start giving him ampiclox drop for new born saying that hospital would have told me to do so but since they didn't that its necessary. I don't think its necessary cos nothing is wrong with my baby but is it something I should do?

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    1. The Informed Mum23 November 2018 at 10:23

      Please do not self-medicate your baby. If there was any need for drugs the doctor would have done the prescription. Please ignore that advice

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  78. Unknown23 November 2018 at 18:46

    OK ma, thanks

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  79. Unknown11 December 2018 at 11:56

    Good morning, please my 4months old baby is having reddish neck, armpit & joint.I apply Shea butter and small amount of skineal it will look normal later start back I always apply powder when the area is dry to avoid sticky.Again constant boils on his head or body. What can I do,I was advised on Agbo but I don't like it.

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    1. The Informed Mum12 December 2018 at 10:31

      About the reddish areas, keep ensuring the areas are greased. Those things will clear with time.

      Boils often have to do with hygiene, ensure your baby and all his/her handlers are clean at all times. You can never go wrong by letting a doctor see the boils.

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    2. Ella Jay12 December 2018 at 14:29

      od day...my baby is 3month and stooling watery, greenish,sometime yellowish with something like egusi inside. Sometime the stool stretches like catarrh.. She on exclusive,feeds very well buh stools at any suck...am so worried and thinking my breast milk is contaminated...paediatrician prescribed oral drip, floranorm sachet and one tablet like that buh she's still stooling, now someone said I should boil scent leaf, another person said raw pap(akamu)....plz what do I do..

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    3. Ella Jay12 December 2018 at 14:30

      Plz I need response more so, she feels discomfort when sucking as if something is biting her.....plz moms respond

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  80. Anonymous12 December 2018 at 12:40

    Good day...my baby is 3month and stooling watery, greenish,sometime yellowish with something like egusi inside. Sometime the stool stretches like catarrh.. She on exclusive,feeds very well buh stools at any suck...am so worried and thinking my breast milk is contaminated...paediatrician prescribed oral drip, floranorm sachet and one tablet like that buh she's still stooling, now someone said I should boil scent leaf, another person said raw pap(akamu)....plz what do I do

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  81. Ella Jay12 December 2018 at 13:20

    Plz I need response more so, she feels discomfort when sucking as if something is biting her.....plz moms respond

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    1. The Informed Mum12 December 2018 at 21:59

      She may be having gas issues but the best thing to do is take her to a doctor. Sometimes the colour of your baby's stool may have to do with what you the mother ate. Please and Please ignore recommendation to boil any leaf or give raw akamu. Raw akamu contains microorganisms which are killed by the hot water used in making pap. Giving your baby raw akamu means you are feeding her microorganisms which may even harm her. If you are worried, take her to a doctor.

      And what on earth could contaminate breast milk? Unless it is expressed breast milk in a container. If not there is nothing like contamination. If your milk is infected, even you will fall sick.

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    2. Ella Jay13 December 2018 at 02:55

      Tnks much

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  82. Unknown14 December 2018 at 20:14

    Please and please forgive me for posting on a closed post am really really worried and desperate and I also just stumbled on this post. My 4 month old has been pooing a yellowish poop at least four times a day with no seed at all and it stinks alot. It also has mucus and he has been passing alot of gas and also his stomach has been rumbling. Please I'll really appreciate a response.thanks.

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    1. The Informed Mum15 December 2018 at 07:15

      Dear Mum. Please do not be desperate. If your baby does not have diarrhoea, has no fever and does not feel weak after each poo, then there is nothing wrong with him. Babies do not pretend. Once anything is wrong with them, it shows in how they act.

      If you are formula-feeding him, you consider changing the formula. If he is exclusively breastfed then perhaps you look for coincidences between what you consume and his stooling attitude afterwards.

      Getting a doctor to take a look at him and his poo will not only calm your fears, it will also confirm if anything is wrong or not.

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  83. Sandra22 December 2018 at 03:53


    Good morning. My baby is 10weeks now he throws up 5-10 minutes after breast feeding him and the vomit is kind of thick. Please advise me on what to do please

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    1. The Informed Mum22 December 2018 at 07:38

      Congratulations on the birth of your baby.
      What you described is normal for some babies. Just make sure your baby burps after each feeding session. He will outgrow it with time.

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  84. Sandra22 December 2018 at 03:53

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  85. Lilian Raymond22 December 2018 at 14:32

    Good afternoon mums.Am so happy I found this page. I have a baby boy of two months five days old. Since I gave birth to him,his tummy has not stopped rumbling.whenever he starts to suck he cries uncontrollably. I have given him gripe water, nospamin colipan and now flagl.yet no improvement. Pls Wat else should I do?

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    1. The Informed Mum5 January 2019 at 18:58

      Very sorry for the late response. The tummy numbling is normal for some babies. It is likely gas. Read this article, it could be of help.

      https://www.theinformedmum.org/2016/02/infant-gas-pain-that-great-source-of.html

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  86. Anonymous17 January 2019 at 17:49

    Pls my 4 months baby has rashes on the head and it's pulling the hair off, I hv used Shea butter, coconut oil made by me,and red key soap and it's still there Pls Wat can I do?

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    1. The Informed Mum17 January 2019 at 18:13

      Some babies loose some of their baby hairs. But you could take your baby to a doctor to have a look at the rashes

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  87. Ella Jay24 January 2019 at 06:35

    Good Morning Ma! Plz how do I treat my 5months baby of Alefo in Yoruba and Onunobo in Igbo, its all over her body..thanks

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    1. The Informed Mum24 January 2019 at 11:48

      I have absolutely no idea. Perhaps you should take her to see a doctor who would be in a better to advice you

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  88. Anonymous24 January 2019 at 17:06

    my baby is 1 yr and 20 days he bop like 6 times a day anus is red wit wound on it and he is loosing weight please i need advice

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  89. Osuofia Oge28 January 2019 at 08:01

    Dear moms my baby is 4 months and her is foamy,greenish kind of and has mucus, she poos immediately after breastfeeding most times and she is having this NLA thing on her. What do I do to stop the poo

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    1. The Informed Mum30 January 2019 at 09:25

      Perhaps she should see a doctor but from your description I think it is nothing serious.

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  90. Lu30 January 2019 at 08:39

    Good morning, please I really need help am a first time mum and my baby boy is 4months and 2weeks, I noticed he had lots of rashes on his face and some white patches accompanied with scaling, I took him to the hospital and the doctor prescribed baby tribotan to be used for 7days which I did and now the rashes is not that bad anymore but the patches are still here and his face is fairier than the rest of his body and the back of his neck is very black, he is a chubby baby, please I really don't know what to do

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    1. The Informed Mum30 January 2019 at 09:23

      Please do nothing.Just keep his skin moisturized. It is usually normal for a baby's skin to go through different changes before it then adapts to the environment. Just let the baby's skin be

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    2. Lu1 February 2019 at 03:11

      Thanks alot, I really appreciate it, God bless you.

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  91. Unknown12 February 2019 at 11:21

    Good day my baby is 4 months plus and as at 1month after delivery,he developed this scale like stuff around the scalp of his hair and when I apply she's butter and olive oil,it softens and pulls of my baby's hair a I try to comb. Currently almost all his hair is pulled out. I went to the hospital and the doctor said it's a bacteria,he was placed on an antibiotic and ABF cream but it didn't work. He was also given baby tribotan and still no changes and now his neck region is reddish..... Pls am confused about the scale on the scalp. What can I do?....tanx

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    1. The Informed Mum12 February 2019 at 15:44

      I strongly doubt if that peraon who prescribed antibiotics for your baby's hair is a doctor. What you described is called "Cradle Cap" and is very normal. It clears on its own. Just keep washing and oiling your baby's hair as normal. It will gradually clear.

      It is not a disease and requires no treatment. Calm down and let your baby's hair be.

      You could read more about Cradle cap on the Baby Center link below

      https://www.babycenter.com/0_cradle-cap-infantile-seborrheic-dermatitis_80.bc

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    2. Unknown13 February 2019 at 00:46

      Wow....the link u sent to me just cleared all my worries,am now rest assured that my baby is ok..... Tanx a lot,I really appreciate.

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  92. Anonymous20 February 2019 at 17:44

    Good Evening, plz my baby's 5month +.... Can I use camphor for her wardrobe????

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    1. The Informed Mum20 February 2019 at 19:52

      I do not think it is necessary. Keep the camphor for adult wardrobes alone

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  93. Ella Jay21 February 2019 at 01:04

    Thanks much but can I use to chase cockroaches out of her wardrobe ?????

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  94. Anonymous21 February 2019 at 14:56

    Goodday Ma.... Pls does Ajumbaise really work??? And as a nursing mother, can I use it?

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    1. The Informed Mum21 February 2019 at 16:03

      I do not know if it works. I also do not recommend it.

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  95. Unknown17 March 2019 at 16:40

    no treatment for boils

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  96. Unknown18 March 2019 at 12:39

    please my baby of 9months has been having this radish rash on his face most especially and some times on his body, they said it is Ela and it keeps reoccurring. what do i do to treat it permanently. i have been giving him one red flower, i use it to bath him and he also drinks it but it goes and appear again after a short time

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    1. The Informed Mum18 March 2019 at 18:27

      I think you should let a doctor see the rashes. That is the safest thing to do.

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  97. Unknown26 March 2019 at 22:52

    How do I treat obo.my child has it n it has refused to go

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  98. favour me3 April 2019 at 01:05

    Enter your comment...pls I have been battling with staph for some years now last year I gave birth but the baby has been having something that look like rashes at the back of her neck and the anus could it be that she suffering the same thing or should I stop to breastfeed her

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    1. The Informed Mum14 April 2019 at 20:53

      I think you should continue breastfeeding your baby. Even if you stop breastfeeding her, you will still have skin contact with her and will still feed her so stopping breastfeeding will not stop her exposure. That said, take her to a doctor to rule out any issue. Staph can be part of the normal flora on the skin and should not really be a huge issue

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  99. Unknown8 April 2019 at 19:03

    My baby of one month poo is yellowish and has particle like melon in it.at times it's strechy.watery but not much.and he throws up at times some munits after breastfeeding.please what do I do am worried.its over a week now

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    1. The Informed Mum14 April 2019 at 20:47

      So sorry for the late response. All what you have described is normal with babies that age. That is the texture an appearance of their poo and they also tend to throw up.
      We had slight issues with our notification system but it is okay now. I apologize again for the late response

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  100. Unknown8 April 2019 at 19:06

    Please reply me

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  101. Unknown8 April 2019 at 19:07

    Am on exclusive. First time mum

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  102. Anonymous16 April 2019 at 18:40

    So my baby will be 7 weeks on sat. Initially her poop was yellowish and seedy and she poops 4-6times a day, but after 4 weeks, it reduced to 3times and started having a greenish tinge.she also grimaced and grunts a lil whenever she poops from day 1. I started giving her gripewater last week or so. But between 12am-7am this morning, she pooped up to 5 times (Like after each feeding) and it's greenish yellow and slightly slimy.please is this diarrhea? She's exclusively bfed. Then I also noticed that her bum and thigh folds are red.somebody said It's Jedi Jedi
    Pls what do I do, I'm a ftm and terribly confused

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    1. The Informed Mum18 April 2019 at 12:08

      Hello Mum! Congratulations! You are doing a great job. First, Pediatricians do not recommend gripewater anymore, they suggest it is completely unnecessary. It is normal to be gassy at that age. You can read the article on this link https://www.theinformedmum.org/2016/02/infant-gas-pain-that-great-source-of.html.

      Secondly, Keep her bum and thigh-folds greased. What you described is a result of friction in those areas. Use petroleum jelly or perhaps shea butter (ori) to keep those areas greased. You also need to change her diapers more frequently. Do not let poo stay on her diapers for very long, that could also cause irritation. Giving her some diaper-free minutes during which you simply let her bum exposed would also be cool. Once you keep those areas greased, the redness will gradually clear.

      You are doing just fine.

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  103. Anonymous19 April 2019 at 07:30

    Thank you so much. I got some Shea butter and started applying it I noticed the redness is fading, hoping it clears off completely. But what about the pooping almost after every feeding and the greenish tinge to the poop, pls is it normal?

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    1. The Informed Mum21 April 2019 at 21:13

      Yes it is normal. The colour often coincides with what you the mother eats. If a mum eats vegetables, the colour will likely show in her baby's poo in a day or two. In whichever case, greenish poo can be very normal.

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  104. Anonymous21 April 2019 at 09:30

    Hi please I was told babies are supposed to gain 30grams per day. My baby is gaining weight and has exceeded birth weight after the initial drop but not up to that.should I be bothered?
    Baby is exclusively breastfed.

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    1. The Informed Mum21 April 2019 at 16:17

      No you should not be bothered at all. There is an average weight gain for babies of different ages. So long as your baby is adding weight then you have nothing to worry about.

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  105. Didi23 April 2019 at 08:30

    Hi please my baby has been stooling since she was 1 week old, she is now 5 weeks. I change her diaper every 2 hours and there must be poop on it, we have been to d hospital but dey said nothing can be done since there is no fever that its just her intestine working since its not fully mature.
    I really dont know what to do..when she cries she poops, when she sneezes, she poops..its really worrisome. Pls what do i do.

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    1. The Informed Mum23 April 2019 at 18:44

      I think you should relax. But then you may take her to a hospital where she could see a pediatrician for proper check. Alternatively, there is an awesome group on Facebook called E "Ask the Paediatricians", I recommend you join the group and ask for the opinion of the pediatricians there.

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    2. Didi23 April 2019 at 20:23

      Okay..ill ask on that platform..thanks

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  106. Didi23 April 2019 at 08:32

    Shes exclusively breastfed.

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  107. Dias3 May 2019 at 18:55

    Please my 4 months old baby has been passing drawing greenish stool and is not putting on weight, he also started having fairer patches on his skin. I went to a paediatist and the doctor diagnosed my baby with sepsis only for me to find out that the symptoms are different. Am at loss of what to do.

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    1. The Informed Mum4 May 2019 at 19:10

      Sepsis? Wonders! Please take your child to another doctor for a second opinion. My issue is with his not putting on weight, which could also be just a worried mother's imagination. The patches on the skin and the poo could be normal.
      Just get a second opinion from a doctor. Sometimes a nurse too can do the job, like in this case where the nurse can confirm if the weight is within the normal range or not.

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  108. Ijeoma25 May 2019 at 18:59

    My eight weeks old baby's poo is a bit stretchy, this evening his poo looked like mucus is this Jedi Jedi pls I need help

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    1. The Informed Mum25 May 2019 at 20:59

      Hello Ijeoma. It is not jedi jedi. It is normal. Baby poo often vary in appearance. So long as your baby is not sick and in no apparent discomfort, then relax. Your baby is as fine as they come.

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  109. Unknown11 June 2019 at 13:26

    Good day TIM, you're really doing a great job. God bless you.
    Pls my 6 months week 1 baby has always been having discomfort in pooing, he could go for days without it and when he finally does, it's usually with straining and crying... I usually feel his pain. I've added fruits and fluids to his food since I introduced solids after exclusive but it's not helping. My Matron prescribed CodLiver oil syrup for him but I'm yet to get it. What do you think on this.
    He's also having rashes on his neck, armpit and diaper area, these rashes tend to burst after sometime leading to skin discoloration... I've been using Shea butter on these areas..a friend came around today, checked his anus and saw that it was slightly red..then said it was Jedi Jedi as a result of his teething since his two lower teeth are almost out that I should always use warm water and Vaseline inside his anus...come to my aid.
    Sorry for the long post.

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    1. The Informed Mum11 July 2019 at 21:20

      Sorry for the very late response. Having issues with notifications on the blog.

      The poo issue is normal. Just add fruits to your baby's daily diet.

      As for the rashes, keeping the areas greased with shea butter is a great choice. Also allow the baby have some diaper-free moments. The red area around the anus is normally a result of friction in that area

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  110. Unknown19 June 2019 at 02:47

    Hi informed mum, my baby is a month plus, and I noticed a colored skin patches on he's face and he's bald head line or area, also with reddish neck, i was told is nla and to take gbomoro and apply sudocrem with Shea butter. Please what do I do?

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    1. The Informed Mum11 July 2019 at 21:21

      Please do nothing. Keep your baby's neck greased as this post suggests. The coloration on the face is normal and would clear with time

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  111. Unknown29 June 2019 at 17:00

    Hello mothers,i am a brestfeeding mother and recently i niticed a red patch inbetween my breast and its itchy.applied dusting powder and epidermic cream to it but its still there.pls may i know what this is and how to treat it too.thanks

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    1. The Informed Mum11 July 2019 at 21:23

      Hello, the patch could also be a result of friction. Dusting powder will not help much. Greasing could be of great help. Women face a lot of challenges as a result of motherhood. You will be fine

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  112. Unknown29 June 2019 at 17:03

    Evening mothers i have noticed that sometimes my 10weeks old boy's leg vibrates.pls is it normal?

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    1. The Informed Mum11 July 2019 at 21:24

      Please can you ask a pediatrician. I strongly recommend the Facebook group called "Ask the pediatricians". They have the personnel to answer questions like this.

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  113. Rose20 July 2019 at 14:27

    Hello, I'm glad I found this page ( though in error, lolz). Thanks for doing a great job! I'm a first time mom and while reading through I have gotten answers to most of my questions already. But regarding baby's poop,my 7 weeks old baby poo changed from the melon seeds type 2 weeks ago to a smooth very yellowish one and sometimes with a bit of mucus. Is my sugar intake responsible for that? Cos MIL said it's jedi jedi, and that I need to watch what I eat.

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    1. The Informed Mum29 July 2019 at 20:55

      Congratulations dear Mum. It is normal for a newborn's stool to change. Yes what a mother eats can influence the nature of her baby's stool but what you are describing is completely normal.

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    2. Rose5 August 2019 at 10:57

      Oh, alright ma. Thanks for your help.

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  114. Nnajichiamaka15@gmail.com20 July 2019 at 16:53

    Please help me
    I'm 19 years old
    When I was little, I had nla,it took off all my hair then after taking medication, the hair started coming out but some parts were bald, even up till this moment, some part is bald, and I cover my hair most atimes, it's very unpleasant to the eyes please I need your help please. I'm a young girl and I don't want to keep covering my hair. Please any remedy either herbal or otherwise please. Thank you
    God bless you

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  115. The Informed Mum29 July 2019 at 20:58

    You may need to see a dermatologist for diagnosis. In Nigeria, you will likely get one at a Federal medical center or a University teaching hospital. Only a dermatologist will be able to tell you what the likely cause of the baldness is and the remedy

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  116. Unknown12 September 2019 at 12:07

    Good afternoon Pls ma'am my baby is 4weeks old and he has white dot all over his body and his bum is reddish with some rashes pls what should I do?? And now is poo is greenish they say it NLA.. Pls any solution

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    1. The Informed Mum3 October 2019 at 11:44

      None dear parent. A newborn's skin also need some time to adjust to the environment outside the womb. For the reddish bum, just do as this post suggests; grease before putting on a new diaper and also give the baby some diaper-free moments. The poo is normal

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