Aziola's kitchen

20/02/2026

I've never received so many conflicting advice since I had a baby...

As a new mom, friends and family have a lot of opinions as to how you should care for your baby and even yourself.

One came and said, "exclusive breastfeeding is the best, don't give him water, just eat enough food yourself and feed the baby"

Another said "give this baby formula, breastmilk alone can't sustain him"

Still others insist, " give this baby water now... can you stay a day without drinking water?"

Another said "ensure you feed him anytime he longs for the milk"

Another said "no oooo, don't feed him all the time o, span it every two hours or more"

" this baby is keeping his mouth open oo, always ensure you support it with your hand, so he'll learn to close it "

"Don't worry about closing the mouth yet when he gets older he'll understand to close it"

"Always cover this baby properly, it's better for him to sweat than to catch a cold "

"Don't cover him so much o, he's a human being like you"

The ideas and opinions keep pouring in like water, and most of them keep conflicting each other. 😪😪😪

But something someone said that stuck with me, is that, motherhood is not learnt. It comes with experience, you naturally know how to mother your child. Yes different ideas, suggestions and opinions may pour in from a place of love, but just let your natural instincts guide you.

Photo: a picture of shoko leaves for eforiro. Will drop the outcome soon.