Nanny Joe

Q: My baby is 3 months old and i need to get back to my work soon.He relies onlky on breastfeeding and refuses to be weaned off with any bottles/teats/pacis.Any tips as i dont know how it will be like without my breast milk.

A:

1) Now that you know you will be back to work soon;gradually alternate feeding your child between breastfeeding and feeding via a bottle.You can pump out your milk and put it into the bottle.Get your hubby involve in feeding so that your baby gets familiar with other people especially during feeding time.This will help in reducing the ‘clinging effect’ during feeding.

2) If you choose to continue breastfeeding;you can pump your milk out and store it in a breastmilk bag in the freezer.Usually frozen breast milk can be stored up to 2 days(experts say you can freeze it at the back of freezer at -4 degrees up to 6 months.I personally feel 2 days to ensure freshness as sometimes no sure gurantee for 6 months.This also encourages continuity in lactating as more often you express,the lactating period is normally prolonged).

To defreeze the milk, warm it up in a tub of warm water.

Q: Is there any special way to add comfort during sleeping as i’m 5 month pregnant and its getting very uncomfortable sleeping.

A:

Yes,try out the Leacho pillow  range.Eg;

Q: I plan to organise a family holiday.Is there a way to minimise expenses for a family trip?

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For a burdenless family vacation without burning a hole in your pocket; here are some tips:

1.Get cheap flights,cheap fares and cheap lodging  offers via the internet for the best deals around .You get the best deals at your finger tips.This will save on family expensesand find the best lodging that caters for families

2. Budget your expected and allocated money for the trip.It is best to know how much you have or plan to spend.This will ensure that your plannedtrip is within affordability.Planning ahead means you will spend wisely

3.Plan ahead on your trip;-what to do,where you plan to eat(nice/hawker stall).Find out the best places to have your meals…it could be a favaurite tourist spot,or a recommended one …Knowing what you plan to do at your destination will make sure time is spent to the fullest

4.Get travel insurance for the unexpected.It is always better to be safe than sorry..Lost of baggage,vehicle breakdown, theft are most common misfortune during vacations.

5.Get medical vaccines if your travelling to a foreign country.Be sure to also get a travel medical insurance.Medical expenses are expensive especially if you travel to a foreign company.Try and avoid unhygenic eating stores

Q: What are the symptoms of chicken pox?

A:

Begins with a low grade fever,loss appetite and decreased activity.

- About two days later, your child will develop an itchy rash consisting of small red bumps that start on the scalp, face and trunk and then spread to the arms and legs (but may also occur in the mouth and genitalia).

- The bumps then become blisters with clear and then cloudy fluid, and then become open sores and finally crust over within about twenty four hours, but your child will continue to get new bumps for about four more days.

Q: What is chicken pox?

A:

Chickenpox is a highly contagious illness that should become much less a part of childhood as more children are given the Varivax vaccine.

Chickenpox is caused by the varicella zoster virus and occurs most commonly in late winter or early spring.

Unvaccinated children usually develop symptoms about ten to twenty-one days after being exposed to someone with chickenpox (incubation period).

Q: What does my 12 year old daughter need to know about puberty?

A:

Puberty varies from individuals.

Your daughter should know by around age 9 or 10 that:

1. She will get her period at some point, a change that means she can become pregnant.
2. Her body, including her breasts, will be developing and could change more slowly or quickly than her friends’ figures.

Q: I am a single mother and my boy of 10 is about to hit puberty i guess….Without a father figure;can you help me on what i should inform him?

A:

According to the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS),Your pre-teen son should know that:

1. His penis and testicles will start to increase in size and his scrotum will change color.
2. His erections will become more frequent during puberty, and he may have nocturnal emissions, or wet dreams.
3. He may experience a growth spurt and his voice will begin to change.
4. Hair growth in his private parts,coarse chin and etc

Q: How do i talk about sex to my pre-teen daughter?

A:

Talk and Teach your daughter regarding topics like:

• Privacy. Children need to understand from the time that they’re very young that no one is allowed to touch their private parts unless Mommy or Daddy says it’s OK (at the doctor’s, for example), and that the child should tell a trusted adult about any such touching. Kids sometimes play doctor, or “I’ll-show-you-mine-if-you-show-me-yours” — that’s common because children are naturally curious about each other’s bodies — but let them know in a gentle way, that other forms of play are better because they respect everyone’s privacy.
• Safe Surfing. Kids have to know that when they surf the Internet, they shouldn’t “talk” to someone unknown to them any more than they would if a stranger approached them on the street.

Beyond talking the talk, you can take action to limit your young child’s exposure to inappropriate sexual messages. Take these steps for starters:

• Monitor the television shows and movies your kids watch so they don’t become overstimulated and desensitized to sexual acts; keep any erotic tapes, magazines and books out of little ones’ reach; and call your cable company about locking out channels unsuitable for youngsters.
• Go to GetNetWise.com or safekids.com for information and filtering software to help block children’s exposure to inappropriate Internet materials.

Beyond the Birds-and-Bees Basics
Though schools often include sex education in the curriculum — they might impart some information about AIDS and pregnancy, for example — parents, too, should be involved with educating their children about these issues of physical health, and about the moral aspects of sexual behavior. Prepare your middle school-aged kids for puberty so they’re not caught with their proverbial pants down — offer your child the information in small doses, experts recommend, rather than in one “big talk.”

Q: When is it the best time to talk on sex to my child?I have a 8 year old daughter.Is it too late?

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The time to introduce the subject of sex is when a child wants to know what their “peepee” is. By talking to your children in a developmentally appropriate way, you remove the taint of taboo.

Experts recommend that you consider buying a children’s book on sexuality to guide you through the tougher topics, and when possible broach a sex-related subject in terms of a TV show or movie you and your child have seen, or a book he or she has read.

The goal is to inform and protect your children while making them feel good — not ashamed — of their bodies.

Q. I need a nursing care home for my elderly parents do you have any suggestions ?

Note . This question was sent to me via email. You are able to send to me any of your questions but if it is possible do leave your questions in the comments as it will be easier and faster for me to reply to your questions.

A. There are many types of nursing homes and it would be best that you actually check out this site that I have included in the link. Some nursing homes are for old people who are still healthy and can look after themselves while others are for the really elderly and sickly and needs atteention most of the time.

There are also some nursing homes that offers more benefits than normal and some which only offer the essential benefits. It is totally up to what you would need as according to my suggestion I would rather you go down to each of the nearest nursing homes nearest to you as provided by the site and check them out yourself.

There are also nursing homes that are not meant for the elderly. These nursing homes are for addicts, relaxing homes, rehabilitation and even for young people. Some even consider themselves as spas or places that you are able to get away from the busy life you have. So such places if you are interested in finding out yourself are also listed on the site I have provided and I am sure that you would find your solution there.