Are you an expecting mother? Or are you already a parent? Are you a recent grandparent? Or maybe you are a trader and you want to know the current prices of baby things in the market. I can assure you that you are in the right place.
Now, when talking about baby things, there are numerous of them. We have clothes, diapers, food, cot, carriers, and many more of them. There is a need to have a reasonable budget and get these things ready before the due date.
This post, therefore, entails the necessary baby things for all moms, things to look out for when shopping for babies, their prices as well as where to get them.
What To Buy When Expecting a Baby?
Sometimes, it may get really confusing what to get when you are expecting a baby or even when you already have one. Many are not even sure what to pack in the baby bag when going for delivery. Many hospitals’ lists are usually way more than what is necessary.
Here’s a list of the basic things you need to pack in your hospital bag when expecting your baby:
1. Dressing gown/Kaftan
2. Boppy Pillows
These might be more comfortable than hospital pillows and give you extra support when breastfeeding your baby.
3. Things to help you relax or pass the time (maybe books or magazines to read, your phone, music, etc).
4. A digital camera or camera phone (that is if you’d like to record the birthing process).
5. Comfortable Clothes
Front-opening shirts are useful in the early days of breastfeeding.
6. Lose comfortable clothes to wear before labor and after the journey home
7. Nursing bras
8. Breast pads to help with leakage
9. Nipple Cream – to ensure you don’t have cracks while you breastfeed
10. Heavy-duty maternity pads
11. Toiletries – e.g. towels, toothbrush, hairbrush, lotion, deodorant, and toothpaste
12. Disposable panties – Don’t bring your best- you may not be able to use them anymore (Big cotton panties can be useful if you end up having a CS -they won’t touch your wound).
11. Post Pregnancy Stomach/Tummy Bands – (For those that want to get their tummy back in shape as quickly as possible).
12. Baby Journal – to record your journey as a new mum.
13. Breast Pump – You might want to pack a breast pump if you want to start pumping before you leave the hospital, or plan to be exclusive (pack bottles as well).
14. Extra Bag (You should be expecting gifts from friends and well-wishers, even in the hospital).
What To Pack For Baby
1. Babies Toiletries
2. Clothing
3. Baby blanket
4. One outfit for the trip home
5. Hat to cover their head
6. Baby Carrier
7. Burp cloths
8. Nappies, wipes and Diaper cream
There are various baby things in the market. The food, clothes, baby carriers, baby cots, and many other things. Let’s look at them one after the other.
When shopping for clothes, always consider the baby’s growth so get a little big size especially for shoes because the comfort of the baby is necessary. It’s also essential to get these things in pairs.
Socks, sweaters, shawl, sleepwear, dresses, top, shorts, vest, and shirt should be made from light material, and nylons should be avoided to prevent suffocating the baby.
Bodysuit
₦500-₦1,500
Sleepsuit
₦1000- ₦4000
Beanie
₦700-₦1,500
Socks
₦500 for three pairs
Sweater
₦2000-₦5000
Shawl
₦1500-₦3000
Dresses
₦1000- ₦5000
Vest
₦700-₦3000
Shorts
₦500- ₦2000
Bibs
₦500- ₦1000
Shoes
₦1000- ₦5000
Prices of baby clothes will differ due to brand, texture, and location especially the imported ones.
Prices of Different Baby Food in Nigeria
For babies aside from breastmilk, they take other food, and it depends on their age. For a baby of 0-3 months, their food is different from that of 3-6months, and it keeps going like that. There are various brands of baby food in Nigeria both locally made and imported ones.
Price of SMA Foods
Gold First Infant Milk (400g) for 0-6 months
₦3,650 – ₦4,300
Pro 2 (800g) for 6-12 months
₦5,500 – ₦7,200
Wysoy Soya Infant Formula from birth (860g)
₦12,000 – ₦15,000
Pro First Infant Milk (800g)
N6,000 – N7,000
Pro Toddler Milk 3 for 1-3 years
₦7,000 – N8,000
Price of Similac
Go & Grow Sensitive Formula (680g)
₦13,000-₦16,000
Sensitive Instant Formula (845g)
₦16,500-₦18,000
Neosure (371g)
₦11000-₦12,000
Soy Isomil (658g)
₦14,500-₦16,000
Price of Enfamil
Neuropro Gentlease (567g)
₦16,000-₦17,000
Premium Newborn Formula (629g)
₦14,500-₦16,000
Enspire Instant Formula (581g)
₦19,000- ₦21,000
Nestle Cerelac Price
12 Months old meal
₦5,000-₦6,000
Cerelac Apple & Wheat With Milk
₦1,750-₦2,000
Cerelac Maize & Soya (900g)
₦1,780-₦2,000
The price of Cerelac Mixed Fruits Cereal
₦1,650-₦2,000
Price of Nestle NAN
Nan 1 & 2 Optipro Infant Formula (400g)
₦2,000-₦2,500
Nan 3 premium Milk (400g)
₦2600-₦3,000
Aptamil Baby Formula Price
Organic Baby Rice (100g) cost 6packs
₦9,500-₦11,000
Baby Formula
₦5,900- ₦6,300
Stage 1-3
₦6000-₦7,000
Multigrain Cereal (225g)
₦1800-₦2,500
4 Month Cereals Varieties
₦1500- ₦2,500
The price of Pro Futura First Milk & Growing Up Milk (800g)
₦12,000- ₦13,000
Pepti for Cow Milk Allergy (800g)
₦13,000-₦14,000
Creamed Porridge (125g)
₦1400-₦2,000
Banana Porridge (125g)
₦1500- ₦2,000
Price of Cow & Gate
0- 6months
₦5000-₦7000
6-12months
₦6000-₦7500
1-2years
₦5800-₦7500
Prices of Baby Diaper & Wipes in Nigeria
We have various brands of the baby diaper as well as the baby wipes in Nigeria both the locally and internationally made ones. They are highlighted below
Price of Baby Diapers
When shopping for baby diaper adequate attention should be paid to the sizes because that of a newborn differs from a year old child. Let’s check out their prices
Molfix Diaper
Size two count 10
₦600-₦700
Size one count 120
₦4,500-₦5,500
Size four count 128 & size five count 112
₦6500-₦7200
Pampers Diaper
Size four count 216
₦11,000-₦12.000
Size three count 80
₦3800-₦4500
Premium Protection
₦20,000-₦22.000
Cruisers Economy Diaper Sizes 3-6
₦22,000-₦24.000
Pamper pants
₦18,000-₦20.000
Huggies Diaper
Size two count 240
₦22,000-₦24,000
Little Snugglers Baby Diapers Size three count 162
₦20,000-₦22,000
Snug & Dry Size six Count 144
₦19,000-₦21,000
ASDA Diaper
Size One count 70
₦3500-₦4000
Odor Neutralising Nappy Sacks By 300
₦3800-₦4200
Little Angels Newborn Diapers Size 3 50 Count
₦3000-₦3500
Baby Wipes Price
Molfix Baby Wet Wipes
₦600₦-5000
Pampers fresh, clean Wipe
₦1000- ₦4500
Angel Baby Wipes
₦1000-₦3500
While Prince & Princess
₦1000-₦3500
Also, Huggies Pure Wipes
₦700-₦16,000
Mamia Sensitive
₦800-₦3500
Cusson Soft & Smooth
₦1000-₦6000
Munchkin Warm Glow
₦9,500-₦15,00
Lastly ASDA Little Angel sensitive cotton
₦1000-₦3500
Price of Feeding Accessories
When feeding a baby, utmost attention is a must. You cannot do it with something else. You need to watch and observe the baby while feeding.
Feeding accessories for babies comprise of a lot of things which are:
Teething rings
₦500-₦4,000
Food/bottle warmer
₦2,000-₦11,000
Flask
₦1,000-₦5,000
Breast pump
₦3,000-₦150,000
Feeding bottle
₦1,000-₦5,500
Bottle sterilizer
₦7,000-₦20,000
Spoons & Cups
₦1,000-₦5,500
Bottle & Nipple Brush
₦800-₦2,500
Storage containers
₦800-₦1,500
Baby Nursery Prices
This includes the cot, wardrobe, walker, strollers, changing mat, carrier, monitor, changing table & Pram. The prices of these things depend on the brand and quality of the one you are going for.
Their prices are :
Newborn car seat
₦5,000-₦150,000
Pram
₦10,000-₦120,000
Baby carrier
₦5,000-₦35,000
Cot
₦15,000-₦150,000
Baby Bag
₦3,000-₦10,000
Mattress
₦4,500-₦10,000
Mosquito net
₦1,500-₦8,000
Strollers
₦30,000-₦120,000
Baby rocker
₦15,000-₦80,000
Changing mats
₦4,500-₦15,000
Monitor
₦4,500-₦15,000
Safety gate
₦3,500-₦50,000
First aid kits
₦3,500-₦5,000
Baby Bathing Kits Price
Bathing a baby involves patience and observation, so when bathing a baby(new-born, infant or toddler) you need to be careful, and an adult should do it.
The following are needed to get the baby clean during the bathe:
Thermostat
₦1,500-₦2,500
Washcloths
₦3,500-₦5,000
Brush and comb
₦500- V2,000
Sponge
₦500-₦3000
Soap, Lotion, Oil, Cream, Powder, & Moisturizer
₦15,000-₦23,000
Bath Tub
₦5.000-₦15,000
Hanger
₦3,000- ₦7,000
Diaper Cream
₦2,000-₦10,000
Hand Sanitizer
₦1,000-₦2,000
Detergents
₦1,000-₦2,000
Disinfectant
₦300-₦500
Nail cutter/Baby Scissors/Soft Nail Enamel File
₦1,500-₦3,000
Towels
₦2,500-₦6,000
Price of Baby Toys
Toys are very essential things for the baby as it helps in keeping them busy. There are different toys based on gender although there are toys that can be used by both genders. So as an expectant mom you can go for the unisex toys.
Musical mobile:
₦6,000-₦25,000
Bouncer:
₦5,000-₦16,000
Play mat:
₦6,000-₦20,000
Play Pen:
₦1,000-₦6,000
Conclusion
Listing all those things doesn’t mean you have to get all, there are some important ones to go for first. As a mother when shopping for your baby, you need to do the same for yourself as you both need it.
Now that you have a good understanding of the things to get for your baby and the prices, you are left with where to get them. Baby things are available across markets, online stores as well as baby shops across the country.
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