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We welcome you to the wonderful world of parenting.

What a time! That age - from newborn to five - is the most magical part of parenthood. You get to watch your bundle of joy grow from a baby into a rambunctious preschooler.

He or she is constantly growing and learning, enthralled with life.

We welcome all prospective or new parents to this fantastic role of parenthood.

It'll be the most rewarding thing you've ever done.

In this publication, Newborn 2 Five, you'll get lots of helpful advice and tips on pregnancy, babies, toddlers, and parenting. We have put together helpful hints having been-there-and-done-it combined with sound research to help parents along the way.

Newborn 2 Five can help mums and dads prepare for your baby, pick a name, give advice on breastfeeding, healthy

snack hints, advice on discipline, positive parenting and the rules of life, playtime fun and party games... even how to pick a primary school.

Keep this book as a useful reference. We hope it helps contribute to the immense delight your children will bring you, help you accept that you're not going to get it right all the time and cope with this roller coaster ride.

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Introduction

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Contents Conception

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Shopping list for the new baby

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Pregnancy - nine interesting months

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Baby bump no obstacle to style

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Decorating the nursery

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Super mum - be the best parent you can

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New mums need exercise

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Your new role as a father

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Immunisation in New Zealand

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Breastfeeding - the best start to life

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Bringing baby home

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Keeping baby out of trouble

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Learning that your child has a disability can be overwhelming. We can provide information and support that will help you to decide what you want and figure out how to get there – one step at a time: • Finding your way through the maze of services and working with health professionals • Ensuring you have the support you need • Planning for key milestones • Finding positive flexible ways for you to use your Carer Support Days • We also have a fun, safe Swim programme with classes available for parents and toddlers, and preschoolers of all abilities

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Should you call the doctor When should you go to the hospital Saying “yes” more Don’t let your budget stop fun time

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Choosing and ECE service

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Childcare options

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Childcare centres

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Choosing a name

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Step by step

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Healthy snack ideas

Positive play for pre-schoolers

Driveway dangers

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One to five planner

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Fun, active games for toddlers

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Useful phone numbers and websites

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Chance plays a major role in determining when you get pregnant.

On average, if the sperm arrive when the egg is ready for fertilisation, only about 30 per cent of women will conceive. The remaining 70 per cent, despite doing everything right, will have to wait and try again.

Rumours abound as to when is the best time in a woman’s cycle to conceive, how frequently a couple should have intercourse, which sexual practices and positions are most effective, and whether it decreases your odds of getting pregnant if you stand up immediately after intercourse. Here are the facts.

BEST TIME TO CONCEIVE Ovulation occurs roughly 14 days before the next period comes. For women with a 28-day cycle, this is about day 14; in women with a 35-day cycle, this would be around day 21; and in women with a 23-day cycle, this might be day nine.

If you have a varied number of days between periods, you won’t be able to accurately predict ovulation without using additional means, such as an ovulation detection kit.

Sperm can live in the woman’s body for a few days, waiting for the egg, but the egg

only lives about 24 hours once ovulation has occurred. Because of this, sex a few days before ovulation is more likely to produce a pregnancy than sex a day or two later.

FREQUENCY OF INTERCOURSE In couples with normal fertility, how often they have sex isn’t important as long as the sperm are there in time to meet up with the egg.

That said, maximal sperm counts are seen with ejaculation at 24 to 48-hour intervals, so 'saving up' sperm for the big occasion probably won’t help and may actually decrease your chances of conception.

In general, couples should have sex at whatever interval feels right for them, with extra attention given to having sex at least every other day around ovulation time.

SEXUAL PRACTICES There is no evidence that one position for intercourse is better than any other, as long as the penis is inside the vagina during ejaculation. Female orgasm is not required.

Some lubricants used for sex can kill sperm, so if you use lubricant, make sure it’s nontoxic.

One other interesting issue: the testes hang outside the body because sperm number and motility are higher at cooler temperatures, so taking a hot bath before trying to conceive probably doesn’t help a man’s chances and may actually temporarily diminish his fertility.

MOVING AROUND AFTERWARD Many women worry that because semen often runs back out of the vagina after sex, there won’t be enough sperm left inside to fertilise the egg. Amazingly, sperm are already in the cervix moments after ejaculation.

No evidence has been found to show that lying with legs or hips raised after sex improves fertility.

You’ll probably want to avoid douching immediately after intercourse, however, since douches may be mildly toxic to sperm.

Couples experiencing difficulty conceiving should consult their GP. - By Marjorie Greenfield, M.D

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Preparing for a new baby is enormous fun, but goodness... don’t they need a lot of stuff! Don’t be daunted by the list. Most items can be bought second hand, and relatives who have completed their family are a great source of baby gear. Apart from anything else, they will love helping you get set up for the new arrival.

Before you go out and spend up large, keep in mind gifts you may receive from friends and family, what you will need immediately and what can wait a short while. A high chair, for example, won’t be needed for several months down the track, and the covers for electrical outlets etc are a precaution once baby is crawling and inquisitive. Also, remember how quickly baby grows during the first few months and don’t buy too many newborn-size items. You’ll find baby is most comfortable in the ‘basics’ during the first few weeks.

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DAY CLOTHES • one piece pyjamas • nightgowns • body suits • sweater/jacket • booties/socks • hat • scratch mittens • wrap blankets

BEDDING NEEDS • cot/bassinet • mattress • mattress protector • sheets • blankets • baby monitor • sleep wrap • night light

FEEDING NEEDS • bibs • highchair • spill mat • bottles • teats • bottle brush • steriliser • nursing pads CHANGING AND BATH NEEDS • baby brush and comb • shampoos, creams etc • baby towels and face cloths • nappies • bath toys • baby bath • changing table • changing pad • baby wipes • nappy bucket

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Being pregnant is an experience quite like no other. Being pregnant is a really exciting and special time in your life and your pregnancy will create lots of lasting and special memories.

Many women will feel like a goddess. Others will detest the entire nine month experience.

It’s such a joyous time to realise you are indeed pregnant and then your belly starts to expand and people start to notice. Suddenly you’ll have something in common with every mother in the world. Other women will want to congratulate you and swap experiences prepare to hear good things as well as the stuff of nightmares.

Here’s a brief rundown of what may happen to your body during those nine months.

FIRST TRIMESTER If you’re keeping an eye out, your first signs of pregnancy will probably be a missed period.

Pregnancy tests, even from the supermarket, can detect if you are pregnant from the day you are 'late'. Further pregnancy symptoms include sore breasts, feeling or being sick and fatigue. Some women have a metallic taste in their mouth, increased urination and some have food cravings. Further down the track, you may experience raging hormones causing mood swings.

Time to find a midwife. The first three months is the most important for brain development of your baby. You need to eat well.

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chemicals or bacteria that are dangerous to your baby like fish high in methylmercury levels, raw or undercooked food, deli meats and salads, soft cheeses and herbal teas. Always wash fruit and vegetables. No alcohol.

This is the trimester for morning sickness which should pass as your body adjusts to the baby. Your baby grows rapidly during this time and your body is working hard undergoing changes - so get lots of rest.

SECOND TRIMESTER Hormone levels are levelling off by now so there should be less fatigue, nausea and urination. Hurrah! Your bump is starting to show and you’re probably feeling quite protective of it.

Your midwife should be able to hear the baby’s heartbeat — a neat experience. If you’re lucky you will feel an odd sensation called 'quickening', that’s your little baby floundering about. Braxton Hicks contractions may begin around this time.

Another ultrasound halfway through the pregnancy measures the baby, confirms your due date and may give you the option of finding out the sex of the baby.

Heartburn may plague you about now.

Other unpleasant pregnancy side effects could include shortness of breath, haemorrhoids or even varicose veins. You may be finding it

difficult to sleep at night with your expanding belly limiting sleeping positions.

THIRD TRIMESTER The luxury of the second trimester is over and here’s where baby takes a toll on your body.

You may experience extreme fatigue, so listen to your body and rest.

The pressure on veins caused by your enlarged uterus can make for swollen ankles.

In fact, expect all symptoms listed in the second trimester to be exacerbated.

Frequent urination becomes a real issue for some women, many women can’t be far from a toilet during this stage. Shortness of breath goes without saying when you’re carrying around so much extra weight. And you will be putting on plenty of weight this trimester, you can expect to put on 25-35 pounds throughout your entire pregnancy.

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Finding clothes that fit and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make people laugh becomes the bane of every pregnancy. You have a tight budget with a baby on the way but still need to be able to go out in public.

So how do modern women handle the dilemma of what to wear with a bump? Stylist Susan Axford says cost is a major factor in the clothes women choose to wear while pregnant â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially when most items only fit for a matter of weeks. All women admit to buying bigger clothes from cheaper stores to get through the trying times. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a habit the stylists recommend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can look quite big in all the wrong places,â&#x20AC;? says Axford. Clothing generally doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sit well across the shoulders and makes you look bigger.

While most women want to keep up with trends, Axford suggests we stay true to our own style during pregnancy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you have always been flamboyant with colour, stay that way and feel confident with it.

No oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to look good if she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel confident.â&#x20AC;?

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favour of pregnant women. Compared with unworkable mini-skirts, jumpsuits and crop tops of days gone by, todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trends allow pregnant women to wear some of the latest looks. Choices like the flattering empire-line dress and loose fitting tunics are keeping pregnant women sane. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The variety has improved and modernness.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually possible to look quite fashionable, rather than just pregnant,â&#x20AC;? Axford adds.

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That awareness of still being able to look gorgeous during pregnancy has given birth to a handful of designer’s maternity clothing brands in New Zealand over the past 10 years.

Three well-known labels - Egg, Mama2b and Hot Milk lingerie — all sell predominantly online. At least one other company — maternitydirect.co.nz — is bringing imported brands to New Zealand women as well as the local labels.

So, with the internet allowing people to shop from the comfort of home, maternity clothes are now much easier for New Zealand women to find. But how much are we prepared to pay for something rather short-lived?

Prices at Egg range from around $39 for a pair of jean leggings to their most expensive item, a designer ball dress, at $295.

Designer and director Charlotte Devereux says the company is conscious of price point and have focused on garments people want to wear afterwards, like breastfeeding tops and classic merinos.

The bottom line though, fortunately for Egg, is that more women are becoming aware of maternity clothing as fashionable and are prepared to look for quality, says Devereux.

Jeans are by far the company’s biggest seller.

“They are certainly the one item that is very hard to get away with a normal fit,” says Devereux. “Maternity trousers are so much more comfortable — and more women are seeing the benefits.”

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If you will be bringing home a new baby soon, chances are you are thinking about how you will decorate the nursery. Here are some inexpensive and easy ideas to get you started.

• Remember, if you decide to invest in expensive cot bedding, your child will likely be out of the cot in two years and you will have to buy new bedding for their ‘grown up’ bed. On the other hand, if you plan to have several children, investing in quality items may be more economical in the long run.

• Above all, choose fabrics and patterns that can be easily cleaned. You will be doing a lot of laundry, and you want cot linens that are easy to clean.

• Consider buying a ‘cot bib’. These are pieces of fabric that stretch across the head of the cot where you place your baby’s head. If baby spits up, all you have to do is change the ‘bib’ instead of the entire sheet.

• Invest in a sturdy changing table with a strap. Once baby is moving around, you’ll be

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glad you did.

• Place a mobile or coloured pictures above the changing pad to keep baby busy while changing.

• If you decide on a border design on the walls, place it high enough so that baby won’t be able to pull it off once he/she is standing in the cot.

• Place a thick rug under the changing table in the unlikely event baby takes a tumble off.

• If you choose a ‘theme’ for the room, remember you are going to have to live with it for a while. Try to avoid things that will become outdated or babyish too soon.

• Make the room soothing for baby and he/she is likely to sleep better. Too much stimulation will do just that: stimulate.

• Consider a dimmer on the light switch

for late night changes or invest in a night light.

• Consider blackout or room darkening shades, which will also help baby sleep when the sun is out.

• A high, long shelf is great for displaying baby’s special gifts and stuffed animals, where they are out of reach of baby.

• A bookshelf painted in bright colours is great for housing books and small toys.

• It is never too early to think about childproofing... make this a priority in all your decorating/furniture choices.

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Nobody is a perfect parent. Everyone has their moments.

Even those supermums who seem to have perfect children, perfect partners and perfect homes - they’re all just doing the best they can.

Why is it that some people make parenting look so easy? Do they have angel children? Or is their parenting style far superior to yours?

Each parent is different, and each child is

and error.

Just be the best parent you can be. And remember, you know best.

Parents receive advice from every imaginable corner — even from people with no children. Take what you can use from other's opinions, but listen to yourself first and do what

Just be the best parent you can be. And remember, you know best. different. Every adult parents differently and every child may require different parenting techniques.

Some pre-schoolers are rowdy and require much attention, guidance and discipline. Other children are more laid-back. What works for one parent won’t necessarily work for another.

Many new parents set out with an expectation of what their relationship with their child will be like — then find they must switch parenting gears along the way. It can all be trial

you instinctively know is best for you and your child.

Relax and enjoy your time as a parent. When your children are older, they won’t remember the dirty dishes stacked up in the sink, they’ll remember their mum who laughed and played with them, read them books and watched movies together. They’ll recall dad when he played rough and tumble with them, played games, read books and helped them with their homework.

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Part of being the best mum you can be is looking after yourself. That point when you are feeling most exhausted is the point when you will get most benefit from exercise!

This may seem like a contradiction, but your exhaustion comes from the effort involved in caring for your family and coping with everything that life is throwing at you – it’s as much mental as physical.

Your exercise routine – even if it is just a walk around the block with baby/toddler in the buggy – offers a change of scenery, possibly a chance for some fresh air, the opportunity to get the blood flowing, or even some time out

breezed through pre-pregnancy. Start slowly and gradually increase the amount and intensity of your exercise.

All mothers (and it’s never to late to start) should work on strengthening their pelvic floor muscles. Strong pelvic muscles help prevent those embarrassing leakages that can occur when you sneeze or cough.

Flat tummies seem to be regained easily by some women, while for others it takes time

The right exercise can make you feel better mentally and physically. from the demands of the family.

In addition, the right exercise can improve your fitness levels, making you feel better mentally as well as physically.

Try to set aside some exercise time three times each week on a regular basis – this can be dad’s special time with the children, some nana time, or find a child care centre which offers short term care.

Following baby’s birth, don’t try to return immediately to the exercise routine you

and much abdominal exercise. Don’t overdo it, though. Check with your lead maternity carer about when it is safe to start these.

Your back muscles need to be in top shape as well as you will be doing a lot of lifting and bending. Increasing the strength and flexibility of your back will see you less likely to suffer back problems.

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Until fairly recently, researchers hadn’t spent much time examining expectant fathers’ emotional and psychological responses to their partners’ pregnancies. Everyone simply assumed that pregnancy and childbirth (and parenting, too) are women’s issues.

But, as just about any father will tell you, nothing could be further from the truth.

No-one could deny the special bond that a woman experiences from carrying another life in her for nine months, but an expectant father also feels a strong, primal attachment to his developing child. Having a pregnant partner unleashes a torrent of complex and sometimes conflicting emotions – you can anticipate feeling everything from relief to denial, fear to frustration, anger to joy. This experience is so overwhelming, in fact, that anywhere from 25 to 90 per cent of dads-to-be actually have physical symptoms related to the pregnancy.

BABY AND YOU You’ve had a lot to think about lately: your partner’s and baby’s safety and health, how you’re going to be able to afford to send your child to university, maybe how you’re going buy a bigger house. Chances are a lot of what you’ve been thinking about has to do with taking care of other people and things. But at some point this will probably change a little, and you’ll find yourself spending a lot of time thinking about how this whole pregnancy and fatherhood thing is actually going to change your own life.

What kind of a dad are you going to be?

Just like your own dad? Just the opposite? Are you going to be able to spend as much time with your baby as you’d like to? What’s going to happen to your social life – not to mention your sex life – after the baby comes? Are you going to pass out in the delivery room? These and other thoughts may preoccupy you for hours, sometimes to the exclusion of just about everything else, even your partner.

Don’t worry, though; this sort of reflection is perfectly normal and there’s nothing to feel guilty about. The problem is that changing your focus to all the things that are going on inside your head tends to come at a time when your partner (who has been pretty focused on herself until now) is starting to focus on you, too. As the pregnancy progresses, she may start feeling insecure and will need you to reassure her that you’re always going to be there for her. She also might be feeling emotionally needy and crave confirmation that you love her and that you’re going to love the baby.

Finding the right balance Pay close attention to your partner’s subtle

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(or not so subtle) hints, and make sure she gets the attention she needs. If she doesn’t, she may think you don’t care and her fears and worries could get worse.

At the same time, though, don’t forget about

If she doesn’t react well, reassure her that even though you might be a little preoccupied, you still love her and you’re not going anywhere.

This talk isn’t a one-time deal – during the pregnancy and after your baby is born,

The combination of your internal monologue and the external pressures coming from your partner can sometimes seem like too much to handle. your own needs. The combination of your internal monologue and the external pressures coming from your partner can sometimes seem like too much to handle. You may be tempted to try to run away from the external pressures by distancing yourself from your partner (you can’t, of course, get away from your internal demons). If you can, tell her what’s on your mind; it’ll probably make you feel a lot better.

But do it in a non-confrontational sort of way.

you and your partner will go through many changes. Sometimes you’ll be panicked by your pressing responsibilities, sometimes you’ll glory in your role as a family man. Keep the lines of communication open, even if you don’t always like what each other has to say. Your relationship will be stronger and you’ll be better able to figure out what you and your partner need as individuals, as well as part of a family unit.

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Immunisation in New Zealand is widely encouraged by medical agencies as it helps to keep childhood disease epidemics at bay.

At present, it is not compulsory to immunise children in New Zealand. But if there are outbreaks, most pre-school and primary schools will insist your child stay at home for two weeks.

Research when making the decision to immunise, so you understand the risks and are comfortable what your child is being injected with.

In January, February and March, the immunisation rate for two-year-olds in New Zealand was 89 per cent. The target is to 95 per cent in a year. Immunisation is free at Western Bay medical centres.

Note: This publication is neither before or against immunisation, believing it is a parent's right to make that decision.

The Ministry of Health's National Immunisation Schedule is as follows: Children are immunised at six weeks, three months, five months and 15 months.

• At the first three of these stages, two injections are given - one to cover pneumoccocal, and the other for diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio and hepatitis.

• At 15 months, three injections are given - one for haemophilus influenza type b (Hib), one for pneumoccocal and the third for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).

• Shots given at four years — MMR and for diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and polio.

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Breastfeeding is quite an amazing phenomenon. If all goes well at your baby's birth, the odds are your midwife may plonk your wonderful, wailing new baby straight onto your breast.

It is a great start to life and creates an instant bond from the get-go.

Although your milk won't have 'come in' yet, your breasts are producing colostrum, a substance high in the immunoglobulin IgA. It will seem like very little but it helps to nourish the baby until its own immune system is functioning properly and provides a mild laxative effect to get that rather surprising tar-black first poo out of the way (called meconium, stuff your baby has collected in his intestines while in utero).

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Sometimes women produce colostrum throughout their pregnancy, which can seem a rather messy affair but will prepare you for what's coming.

A few days after your baby is born, you will be utterly amazed when your milk 'comes in' properly. It can come in a fury, possibly brought on by heat such as having a shower.

Breastfeeding is globally known as the best start to your baby's life for its ability to expertly deliver the appropriate amounts of carbohydrate, protein and fat, vitamins, minerals, digestive enzymes and hormones — all of the things that a growing baby requires.

It also contains antibodies and lymphocytes from the mother that help their immunity.

Interestingly, studies have shown that mothers from developing countries who are experiencing nutritional hardship still produce

similar amounts of milk of similar quality to mothers in developed countries.

It is recommended to breastfeed for the first six months, or a year or more if possible.

Breast milk can be pumped using gadgets as effective as they amount you want to spend — and can be refrigerated or frozen, a great help for mums who need to return to work.

Refrigerated milk stays ok for a few days, and will last in the freezer for a few months.

IT'S NOT EASY Breastfeeding can be a difficult task to master.

Persevere, it will be worth it. Breastfeeding also provides health benefits for you -— assisting the uterus to return to its regular size, helping with your weight management and bonding with baby.

There is plenty of help available for new

mums learning to master breastfeeding.

Hospital nurses can help, your midwife or La Leche League supporters can visit you, see www.lalecheleague.org.nz.

For information on hints on positioning and how to help baby latch on, visit www.breastfeeding.org.nz.

You'll find at times that milk production will make your breasts large, hard and painful. You may need to expel some milk for relief. If your baby is not hungry you could expel a little in the shower, or by placing a hot cloth on your breasts. Or it could be a good chance to save some extra milk for another time and freeze it.

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A newborn baby in the house can be a real shock to the system. If you're a new mum, with little experience of babies or toddlers, you may find this a trying time!

Most new mums go through the exact same thing - they can’t believe the sheer amount of work involved, the relentless lack of sleep and the constant worrying if you’re ‘doing it right’.

Then there’s the crying — why, why, why are they crying now?

You find yourself going through the checklist in your head many times a day. Is he/she hungry? Tired? Cold? Hot? Wet? Many mums find it handy to keep track of feeds and sleep to figure out their baby’s routine (which changes as they grow) so when baby cries, mums may have a fair idea why.

If you’re lucky you will have a supporting partner, friends or family to help you out.

Here’s some things to think about before bubs comes home.

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‘sleeps through’. It’s a breakthrough moment and a hot topic at mummy coffee groups. All babies are different and you may have the perfect eight-hour sleeper in the first three months, or still be getting up in the night when they’re a year old — you just never know.

with a baby at home can be a chore in itself!

Some mums do their housework while baby sleeps, sacrificing their own sleep time and further tiring themselves out. As there’s often visitors to a newborn baby household, consider just keeping the living area clean and tidy.

SLEEP WHEN YOUR NEWBORN SLEEPS Most mums will gladly fall into bed when baby goes off to sleep for a much deserved kip small as it may be. It’s a good idea as looking after a baby’s needs is a full-time, very tiring job. Don’t try to soldier on, give your body a break. Even a 10 minute power nap will help perk you up for the rest of the day. Or at least sit down with your feet up.

TRY TO HAVE TIME OUT Most mums are reluctant to leave their precious baby for the first few months, but you will eventually get over that. Hopefully, you have a partner or family or friends to support you who will babysit while you go out for the odd night-off. A trip to the gym, shopping or lunch with a friend will help boost energy levels and do you the world of good.

The best part of babies is they just get even better as they get older. Things get easier every few months as babies grow into toddlers and you become an expert in figuring out their needs.

DON’T TRY TO BE SUPERMOM Housework can take a backseat when you have a baby. It’s difficult for the house-proud to imagine, but finding the time to do housework

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Small children seem to have a knack for finding trouble. Even when you’ve bought safe baby products you’ll still need to supervise your little ones. Sometimes you need to think like a child to spot all the hazards. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has detailed a few things to look out for.

BABY WALKERS With a baby walker, your baby can grab objects and get into situations faster than they would normally be able to. So you need to make sure you can see where your child is all the time.

Look out for hazards — including anything that could make your baby fall, anything that could fall on your baby, or that your baby could crash into, grab or hurt themselves with.

IN THE BATH Babies have drowned using baby bath seats, and Plunket recommends you don’t use them at all. If you do choose to use a bath seat then your baby needs your full attention the whole time. Baby bath seats aren’t safe enough for you to dash out of the room for the talcum powder.

Get everything you need together before bathtime and ignore any phone calls or doorbells. Don’t let older brothers or sisters be responsible for your baby’s safety.

PYJAMAS New rules have changed the labelling of some children’s nightwear and daywear. A 'low fire danger' label or an orange caution label means the clothing has a lower risk of catching fire as long as the pyjamas fit snugly. But you still need to make sure children stay at least a metre from the heater.

Loose fitting pyjamas, second-hand pyjamas, and pyjamas with a red 'high fire danger' label

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should not be worn near a fire or heater. No nightwear is heat or flame resistant. Using a fire guard or safety barrier is a good way to stop children sitting too close to the fire or heater.

your baby can reach or get caught in.

Also, check that there are good brakes and locking devices so the pram or stroller can’t unexpectedly take off, or collapse.

COTS You’ll be leaving your baby alone in the cot so it has to be super-safe. Make sure your child can’t get their head, hands, fingers or toes caught in the bars or details. There shouldn’t be anything in or around the cot that your baby could choke on or be suffocated by. Put the cot far enough away from windows or shelves so that your baby can’t reach out for objects, cords or escape routes. When your baby starts climbing there is a higher risk of falling out, and it is time to change to a bed.

ON YOUR SHOPPING LIST When you are shopping, check with the seller that the product you are buying meets these mandatory product safety standards: Baby walkers (ASTM F977-03), children’s nightwear (AS/NZS 1249:2003), and household cots (AS/NZS 2172). There are voluntary standards for folding cots (AS/NZS 2195 or AS/NZS 2172) and prams and strollers (AS/NZS 2088).

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PORTABLE COTS AND PLAY-YARDS Portable cots and play-yards are not as sturdy as standard cots. They are designed for convenience and are usually not suitable for using constantly. Carefully assemble the cot or play-yard using the manufacturer’s instructions, and each time you set it up check that it is sturdy and safe.

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Splashing in the bath or paddling pool, playing at the local pool or feeding the ducks in the neighbourhood pond can lead to disaster if not properly supervised.

Regrettably New Zealand has experienced a spike in the number of preschool drownings, with 14 in 2011, a nine-year high.

Most preschool children who drown do so in the home environment, invariably due to a lack of adult supervision, and typically involving baths, home pools, buckets or other bodies of water.

Remarkably, young children can drown in as little as 40mm of water, the length of your

little finger.

The good news is that drowning is preventable and by employing a few simple strategies you can help make your home environment more water safe for children.

While any one of these actions may increase the level of safety, employing a number of them together will offer the most protection, for example, pool fencing + adult supervision.

Supervision means constant visual contact by a competent adult, without distraction (not on the phone, cooking dinner or answering the door) and being ready to respond at any moment. Adults supervising children under five years should remain within sight and reach.

Identify potential water hazards in and around your home. Eliminate or minimise the risk by installing barriers to help prevent unauthorised access. Provide isolation fencing for home pools (including portable pools), close pool gates, empty paddling pools and water containers, and shut bathroom, laundry and toilet doors. Cover ponds and create safe play areas if there are natural bodies of water around your home.

Learn swimming and survival skills. Teach your child swimming and water safety skills, but remember swimming lessons donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prevent drowning. Lessons help build water confidence and swimming skills but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily make them safe.

Learn child and infant CPR, know what to do in an emergency and check home pools first if your child is missing.

Create safe water play rules with your children, such as staying away from water unless they have an adult with them. This is particularly important when away from home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; visiting family and friends or the local swimming pool or beach. Being aware of potential hazards, following water safety rules and keeping young children within sight and reach can help ensure you all have a wonderful time out and return safely home.

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There is nothing more frightening for parents than having a sick child. It’s awful watching them suffer and sometimes our imaginations run away with us, worrying over their symptoms and wondering what could possibly be wrong.

We also worry about whether we need to contact the doctor, go to the emergency department at the hospital, or 'wait and see' for a while. The information on the following pages is a guideline only. Parents know their own children better than anybody. They know how their child behaves when tired, hungry and upset – so parents are usually the best judge of whether a child is unwell.

However, sometimes we are unsure whether or not it is serious enough to call the doctor.

If in doubt, call your doctor or practice nurse for advice. Most childhood illnesses are minor and kids usually bounce back very quickly, but if they are seriously ill it can get worse pretty quickly.

If you have seen the doctor recently, but you are still worried, call your doctor again.

by something as simple as overeating at a party. But if it lasts more than six hours, or the child also has a headache or right sided abdominal pain, call your doctor.

• Loss of appetite Active children usually have a hearty appetite – even though it is not always for the food we would like them to eat. If your child loses their appetite it may be a sign that they are ‘coming down with something’.

Their appetite will improve as the cold/ infection resolves.

In a baby however, it can be more serious.

Contact your doctor if your baby is not feeding and does not seem to be thriving, or if your baby has suddenly lost interest in food.

FEVER

TUMMY TROUBLES • Diarrhoea This is very common in children. It only needs to be reported to the doctor if it lasts longer than six hours, or the child also has abdominal pain, fever and is obviously unwell.

• Vomiting This is also very common and can be caused

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• High Temperature A raised temperature in children is significant when it goes above 39C. In babies less than 3 months old it is significant above 38C. • Febrile convulsions Take your child to the doctor if your child has a febrile convulsion, or has had febrile convulsions before.

• Other symptoms A raised temperature combined with a rash, drowsiness, headache or neck stiffness should always be checked out by your doctor.

ACHES AND PAINS • Right-sided abdominal pain Most childhood aches and pains are ‘stomach related’ – they usually resolve after a lie down and a visit to the toilet! But rightsided abdominal pain, with nausea, can be serious (possibly appendicitis) as can severe griping pains.

• Headaches Headaches, particularly after a day in the sun, can often be resolved with a lie down and lots of water to drink. But if your child has a headache, with nausea or blurred vision, that does not resolve quickly, contact your doctor.

IN WHAT SITUATIONS SHOULD YOU IMMEDIATELY PHONE THE NATIONAL POISONS CENTRE? • Your child has been bitten by an insect/spider New Zealand has only two poisonous spider types: the Redback and the Katipo.

As a general guideline only, all other bites and stings (including White Tailed spider bites) can be managed at home with good wound care to prevent infection and close monitoring for allergic reaction. â&#x20AC;˘ Your child has eaten any potentially poisonous berries, or swallowed tablets or chemicals If you suspect a case of poisoning (medicine, chemical, plant, hazardous creatures), then immediately phone the National Poisons Centre for advice on 0800 764 766 (0800 POISON). This 0800 number is serviced 24/7, with most calls answered within five rings and resolved in less than two minutes. â&#x20AC;˘ Your child has got a chemical in the eye such as a household detergent Immediately flush the affected eye for 15 minutes with water before any other action is taken. Meanwhile, advise the National Poisons Centre as to the nature of the substance in order that their poison specialists can assess the severity of the situation. (As a general guideline only, in the case of dishwashing liquid, it is usually fine to then monitor the child at home, whereas for more caustic preparations, like dishwasher powder, obtain an immediate eye exam by a doctor.)

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The following situations are serious and your child needs to go immediately to hospital for treatment.

WHAT DOES THE DOCTOR NEED TO KNOW IN AN EMERGENCY? Initially the doctor will ask you some questions about your child, as well as examining them, in order to find out the cause of the symptoms. They will want to know your child's age, whether they have had a fever, recent diarrhoea/vomiting, loss of appetite, any kind of pain or loss of consciousness.

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WHAT CAN I DO IN AN EMERGENCY? If your child is prone to certain recurring conditions, it is helpful to find out as much as possible about the condition, the early symptoms and ways that you can prevent them from getting worse. Parents can get this advice from doctors, support groups and other health professionals such as Plunket nurses and practice nurses.

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Having a baby is an exciting experience and a time full of questions. Plunket can help you to give your child the best start in life.

We are passionate about children and committed to providing support and advice throughout the different stages of your child’s development from birth to age five.

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We offer free advice and installation by our experienced and highly qualified Child Restraint Technicians.

Plunket recommends babies sit in rearfacing seats until they are two. The American Association of Paediatrics says that in a crash babies in rear-facing seats have a 75% greater chance of surviving than forward facing babies. This is because children’s heads are

comparatively large for their bodies and in a vehicle accident the neck can snap when thrown forward, even at low speeds. When looking for a car seat for your baby to move into after the capsule, make sure it will allow you to keep baby rear facing until they are 2 years old.

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Your child is born to be curious. They need to experience the world through their senses. This develops learning pathways in their brain, which are the foundation for your child’s future learning.

Saying ‘yes’ to your child much more than ‘no’ creates a safe learning environment. It is important to create a ‘yes’ environment for your child so they can explore freely and be curious without hurting themselves or others, or breaking precious things.

WHY CREATE A ‘YES’ ENVIRONMENT? A ‘yes’ environment allows your child to explore, play, examine and find out how things work and what things do – this is the basis of their learning.

Your very young child learns by looking at, doing and touching things, copying others, putting things in their mouths, and listening and talking with you.

A ‘yes’ environment makes parenting easier and allows your child to play and learn safely.

They can get on with the important work of exploring, playing and being curious. You can enjoy being a parent more because you spend much less time saying ‘no’ or moving your child away from danger.

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THINK SAFETY Creating a ‘yes’ environment means making your home, garden or any other space childsafe so you won’t have to say “no,” “don’t touch,” or “be careful” so often.

Your child wants to touch, mouth, hold, bang and drop things to develop their seeing, reaching and moving skills. A ‘yes’ environment makes it easier to manage their behaviour so they don’t get into danger or break things.

Think about the possible dangers and risks for your child and change what you can: • Put plug covers over electric sockets • Use safety gates inside • Put all your breakables out of reach • Put anything hot, sharp, poisonous or small enough to swallow out of reach.

Don’t be surprised when your child is able to bypass some of these safety measures – as he develops he may see removing the plug cover as a challenge to be mastered, and

developing climbing skills mean you can expect a few heart-stopping moments when you find your child in unexpected places – such as stuck up a tree.

BEING POSITIVE HELPS PARENTING AND LEARNING • Say more positive than negative things. Catch yourself before you say a negative thing, or turn it around to be a positive thing – “I really like it when you wait for me to finish wiping the bench before we play with the blocks.”

• Remember that your child wants to please you and do the right thing. Tell them what you want them to do, not what you don’t want them to do. Be prepared to repeat yourself many times to give them the chance to learn – “It is really helpful when you start getting dressed before I ask you.”

• Find something you like about the child’s behaviour and tell them – “Thank you for finding a toy for your sister to play with. She likes to play when you play.”

BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL You are your child’s most important role model. Try to do the things you want your child to do. It is confusing for your child if you do one thing and say something different, for example, saying “don’t shout” in a loud voice.

When your child is feeling angry and not doing what you ask them, try to be firm, fair and friendly rather than angry back at them.

Your child really benefits from lots of love and attention from you – it’s good for them and it won’t spoil them.

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Most children are not bothered by brand names... and toys can be inexpensive.

Toys often have short-lived play-lives anyway and children easily tire of most toys, so try making use of everyday objects around the house for their amusement.

• Papier mache heads Put glue on a balloon and cover with papier mache to make a head. Children can paint when dry.

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• Drawing/painting/creating Sitting down with paper, crayons, felts, paint, scissors, glue, glitter and collage material can be all it takes to amuse children for long periods of time. They love to create.

• Make a kite Get a plastic bag and tie the handles to a stick. It's rustly, windy fun!

• Play dough Make your own, google a recipe and have some fun while making it with your children.

Store it in an airtight container to preserve it.

• Boxes Big boxes (staples out) make great forts. Little boxes can be used for playthings as well, like little beds for their stuffed toys or train compartments, or building blocks.

• Drums Get out the pots, pans and wooden spoons and block your ears! For less noise, consider using plastic bowls.

• Balloons So simple and cheap. Even one balloon can provide loads of fun.

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• Christmas or birthdays Buy one substantial gift then go for a number of $2 gifts. Children love to unwrap lots of presents and there are some real gems at cheaper stores.

• Messy play/water play Mud, shaving cream, soap flakes and water... children love to explore different textures.

HOMEMADE TOYS FOR BABIES • Cut a cup-sized hole into the lid of an ice cream container. Fill the container with lots of different coloured scarves and watch baby have lots of fun pulling them out, then stuffing them back in.

• Small boxes make great building blocks.

• Cut a cup-sized hole, halfway along a postage tube and find brightly coloured rubber balls. When baby drops the ball through the hole it disappears, but when they pick up the tube to find it, the ball rolls out one end.

• Put a handful of stones, rice or pasta into a small Pringles can and tape the lid firmly shut with packaging tape to make a great rattle.

• An empty formula tin and a wooden spoon make a great drum kit.

• Wine casks are sturdy boxes which make great 'posting' toys. Cut several different shapes out of one side of the box, some that are bigger than others. Cover the box in brightly coloured book covering, and give baby some small toys to post.

• Fill a small water bottle or plastic jar with water and add a few handfuls of glitter. Glue the lid shut and let baby tip it backwards and forwards.

• Stuff a sock with crinkly wrapping paper and tie a knot in the end. Baby can safely scrunch the sock and be rewarded with sounds.

Physical activity plays a really important role in helping children reach their potential.

By encouraging your child to be active, you help their bodies to develop and their confidence to grow – and that helps their learning. Try these ideas from SPARC’s Active Schools Tool Kit. • Teach your kids an activity you did as a child and then get them to teach you one of theirs.

• Plan a family physical activity hour, day or weekend. Try building a hut out of things you have around the house or inventing a game to play outdoors using the sprinkler.

Bike, skate or walk to the shop or to visit family and friends. Help around the house, eg. cleaning the car, washing the windows, raking the leaves.

around the garden or inside the house. For example: 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, 10 star jumps, 10 seconds of running on the spot, 10 seconds skipping with a rope. Start the clock and go! Go to each piece of paper and do the exercise that’s written there.

Try to beat your personal best time, or race someone else.

• Create your own challenge/obstacle course at home. Try balancing on a line, along a

hose, around a shape drawn with chalk, between objects, on one foot and hand. Get targets into a box, under the couch, into a can. Walk, run, hop, skip and gallop.

• Make a treasure hunt. Try to find different things around the house, eg. something rough, something yellow, something smooth, something tall etc.

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• Dance. Put some music on and move to it.

• Make a kite or a set of poi and practice using them. Instructions are available at www.sparc.org.nz • Change a game you already know.

For example, adapt hopscotch by adding more squares, hop with your arms held out or your hands on your head, hop backwards, or carry a ball while you hop.

• Use three things from home to invent a game or a challenge.

Try it with a newspaper, balled-up socks, plastic milk cartons or tin cans.

• Make a home gym circuit. Write an exercise on different pieces of paper and stick them

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There is a huge emphasis on healthy eating for toddlers and preschoolers.

It can be really hard to keep things interesting as well as healthy for preschoolers. And there is pressure. Gone are the days of chocolate chippie sandwiches... many childcare centres have strict ideas of what's acceptable and what's not. Some early childcare centres have placed a ban on all packaged foods.

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• Make apple pies

• Nuts are high nutrient foods - almonds and walnuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, and raisins or dates

• Whole-wheat tortilla 'rollups' with cheese, peanut butter or spread of your choice. Or melt grated cheese, onion, capsicum and ham on a tortilla, cut into wedges

• Cheese slices

• Mini muffins

• Dry cereal is a healthy alternative to chips

• Sesame seed crackers with a spread of margarine and vegemite

• Popcorn

• Carrot and celery sticks with humus. Humus or other low-fat spreads are often healthy and kids love to "dip" their food

• Make smoothies using fruit, milk, yoghurt and fruit juice

• Make iceblocks out of real fruit juice

• Slices of apple or banana

• Frozen grapes

• A piece of luncheon, make a happy face with tomato sauce for them

• Spear a banana and freeze it to make a banana iceblock

Introducing healthy food can be hard work, but persevere. Try new things to see what works. You could rid the pantry all non-nutrient, sweet food in your house so you don't give in.

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Your children are at risk all year round.

With the cold months of winter ahead, many families take the chance to spend the final few weeks outdoors. However, with kids running around, there are risks of a driveway run over injury. “Every two weeks a child is hospitalised with serious injuries received from a vehicle driving on a private driveway in New Zealand. A further five children are killed annually,” said Ann Weaver, Director of Safekids New Zealand.

DANGER SIGNS • A long driveway • A driveway in a quiet road or cul-de-sac • A driveway with no separate pedestrian access to house • A driveway leading to lots of parking • No physical barrier (i.e. fence) between driveway and outdoor play area.

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sure they are belted safely in the car or in a safe place.

• Check blind spots • Keep cars locked and don’t let children use driveways as play areas.

SUPERVISE: • Ensure a responsible person (not a group of kids) is actively supervising toddlers and young children.

• Late afternoon and early evening are particularly risky times.

SEPARATE: • Consider how to separate children from all areas used for driving.

• Infants and toddlers should have safe, fenced play spaces.

• If you’re visiting someone’s house, park on the road.

• If you’re expecting visitors, ask them to park on the road.

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Toddlers can amuse themselves quite easily, but if you'd like to give them a bit of direction to get them moving - here are some ideas for playtime.

HIDE AND SEEK OR TAG It's quite neat to play a physical game with your sprightly toddler. It's exhausting though so try to think of it as exercise! Hide and seek is a classic. If your heart is not up to it, try hiding a toy. Playing 'tag' around the house is also fun and a great way to tire you both out. These sorts of physical fun games can break up a boring rainy day inside.

PLANT A GARDEN Children love to help and seeing the end result is very rewarding for children.

Of course, you will have to do the digging but even pushing a seed into the ground or potting mix will help them feel like they have contributed. They also enjoy the idea of being involved in the nurturing of plants with daily watering.

CREATE AN OBSTACLE COURSE This could be as big or as small or you like.

Even placing a trail of cushions a few feet apart can create a fun jumping game. Position the kitchen chairs about the place to create a course.

MAKE A FORT A favourite for both toddlers and preschoolers.

Children love their own special space to let their imagination go wild in. Rearrange the living room furniture so a bed sheet or two can be thrown over, creating a confined space.

Tuck sheets into couches and chairs so they are secure. Or just put a few sheets over the kitchen table. Throw in a selection of their favourite toys.

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Far from being what preschoolers do ‘when they’re not learning’, play is an important mode of learning in and of itself.

Play helps children stretch themselves beyond their current limits, teaching them what they can do and what they still have to learn. It especially helps them learn about others – how to co-operate and listen, how to take advice and lead others.

INTERACTION WITH OTHERS Learning how to interact with other children is possibly the most important thing that kids learn at preschool. Until this point, they will have spent most of their time with adults, who normally tell them how to do something and when to do it. Preschool is their first foray into the world of other children. Interacting socially teaches preschoolers necessary relational skills – what other people accept, how to play fairly, and the value of teamwork.

Surprisingly, playing with other preschoolers sometimes teaches children the value of rules.

Where they might constantly fight the rules when they’re with their parents, other children won’t be as forgiving. If children are playing a particular game, the rules won’t usually bend – it’s play by the rules, or don’t play at all.

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left out after attempts to join in can discourage a child, it’s all part of learning – and hopefully disappointment is experienced in equal measure with success.

SPATIAL AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS The educational value of playing with toys is sometimes underrated. Every toy that is picked up, manipulated or looked at teaches lessons: its size, colour, textures and how different shapes fit together, for example. Playing with block toys, for example, will help a preschooler learn good problem-solving skills: why does this block not fit in this space? How many blocks can I place together? Aside from spatial skills, it may also teach them maths skills or teach them to anticipate what is going to happen if they place a number of blocks on top of each other.

While some three and four year olds are not co-ordinated enough to play organised sport, it is a good time for them to start developing the gross motor skills that sport needs. Sport allows good use of repetition – mastering the activity leads to them anticipating their opponent’s next move. For example, a four year old can learn to kick a ball rolled to them. This gives the child valuable lessons of learning what moves lead to success and what moves don’t.

IMAGINATIVE AND CREATIVE PLAY Most preschools have a range of activities to encourage imaginative and creative play at the

child’s pace. Imaginative play allows the child to test their desires, fears and hopes without being judged for his or her work. There isn’t always logic to this play – what can start off as a picture of a dragon in a cave can end as a friendly monster with kids on its back.

Art, music and dramatic play allows children to continue to express their picture of the world.

Using a range of materials will give them a chance to be truly creative. They might be as simple as drawing on paper, or playing with cardboard boxes and craft products. Music at preschool might be just as simple – blowing a whistle or hitting a small drum. At the very least, this will allow them to develop confidence and rhythmic ability.

Children are naturally drawn to dramatic play. Role playing, which can include activities like playing house, pretending to shop or visit the supermarket, can teach children the value of other people’s ideas and the value of interaction with others. Telling a dramatic story can help them develop their confidence and can show them that there doesn’t have to be a strict limit to their creativity.

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It can be hard to know where to start when choosing an early childhood education service for your child.

With so many different ECE services available, it may be hard to choose the best one for you and your child.

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• The fees you can afford • The location of the service • You and your child’s needs When choosing an ECE service, do some research; think about what you need. Do you want a service that offers:

• enjoy having fun

• Early childhood education in a home setting or at a centre?

• be given clear guidelines for behaviour that can be backed up with reasons

• The option of attending the service with your child?

A safe and secure environment with access to a variety of activities is also important

• Your child attending without you?

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT When you are choosing an early childhood service for your child it might help to think about what will work best for you and your child and what’s important to you both.

You could consider:

• Opening times that suit you?

• A location close to home or work?

• Lots of structure or lots of free play?

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• Teacher-led: where teachers provide the education and care for children

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• Parent-led: where parents, family/whânau

and/or caregivers provide the education and care for their children Within these two types, there is a wide variation of services. Some services: • Include children from birth to school age and others have a specific age range • Have a special character or focus • Are run by community groups and others are run by private providers

• Are open all day, part days or a combination

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• Ministry of Education’s early childhood education website www.teamup.co.nz/youngchild/

Every licensed early childhood education service is reviewed regularly by the Education Review Office (ERO). When choosing an ECE service for your child, it might help to read their latest ERO report. This gives you an independent view of the quality of the centre and its strengths and weaknesses. ERO reports are available free online (www.ero.govt.nz).

• Contact the local Ministry of Education office 07 571 7800 • Check The Yellow Pages under Early Childhood Education and Childcare to find contact numbers for the ECE centres in your area.

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There are so many options in our country when it comes to selecting an early childhood education (ECE) centre. While the range is encouraging, it can also lead to confusion.

Is one better than the other? What is best for my child while also considering my own commitments? There are over 4,500 different ECEs throughout New Zealand. Some are sessional, while some provide all-day childcare for working parents. A brief rundown...

DAYCARE Education and care centres (as they are officially known) are licensed and/or chartered early childhood centres that offer either all day or part day teacher-led services. They include church, workplace and childcare centres and can be run by either community or private owners.

HOME BASED CARE Home-based or in-home childcare is a care and education service provided in their own home or the home of another adult caregiver and is another ECE option. It is also sometimes referred to as family daycare. A long-established version of home-based care is Barnardos.

KINDERGARTEN A kindergarten is an education and care centre governed by a kindergarten association.

They are funded in exactly the same way by Government as ECEs, with funding dependent upon how many qualified teachers are on the staff.

KOHANGA REO Kohanga Reo is an ECE centre where all education and instruction is delivered in Te Reo Maori. At Kohanga Reo, children are totally immersed in Maori language and culture from birth through to age six.

MONTESSORI ECE The aim of Montessori education is to "place all the children in the world at the centre of society and to assist them in becoming caring, self-motivated and fulfilled individuals, able to create a sustainable and peaceful future for humanity".

NANNIES For many families, having child care in their home is the preferred, or most economical option. The term 'nanny' generally refers to a person who cares for children in their employer's home. There are several other terms based on education of the person, duties, hours worked and whether she lives in your home or her own home.

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PAFT PAFT stands for Parents as First Teachers.

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PLAYCENTRE Playcentre is a parent led ECE service which is unique to New Zealand. It is a service that promotes and encourages parents to be the first educators of their children. Playcentre believes that an early childhood education service run co-operatively by families provides a positive early childhood education experience for children.

RUDOLF STEINER/WALDORF The Rudolf Steiner/Waldorf movement recognises that schools should be truly comprehensive: open to all girls and boys, with a curriculum for all pupils which is as broad as time will allow and with a healthy balance of artistic and practical, alongside academic, activities.

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“To look inside a child’s play is to see the beauty of humanity”.

As parents we want to provide the foundations for success in our children’s adult lives. So they can achieve the career they wish. But above all we want our children to be happy and content – now, and in the future. One of the most important elements for future success and happiness is sustained creative play with a variety of other children, throughout childhood but especially in early childhood. This doesn’t mean an activity set up by a teacher or a teacher sitting down to teach a child. This is a child playing with other children who are free to go into their own world of play without adult interference.

It sounds simple, doesn’t it? Well it is! For the child it is their natural instinct and their current career. However there is a real art to providing this space and time for a larger group of children. At Little Woods our dedicated teachers are passionate about fostering this creative play. Our special method of teaching will enable your child to pick up on social cues and manage a variety of social situations with other children and adults competently. Social interactions are nurtured whether your child is rambunctious or shy or somewhere in between.

No child misses out. Our teachers observe and subtly adjust their practices to meet the needs of all the children.

Stop in to see what makes us unique and how we can give your child tools for success and happiness now, once they move onto primary school and beyond.

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For 0 – 3 year olds.

Our playgroup operates daily from 9.30 a.m. till 11.30 - 12 p.m. in the quaintly named “Cowshed”, found in the grounds of the Tauranga Waldorf School in rural Welcome Bay. Being a Steiner-based playgroup you will find here, a gentle rhythm, natural toys and resources, healthy organic food, parent friendly music, story-telling, great coffee or a specialty tea and friendship.

Come along for a couple of hours and see if this is for you and your baby or toddler.

We ask parents / caregivers to pay $45 per family for one day a week per term, if attending two days it is an additional $2.50 per day. This is something which you may like to do as your child reaches kindergarten readiness.

Please feel free to contact the Tauranga Waldorf School reception on 07 544 2452 or contact our Playgroup Coordinator via e-mail rosebud@rudolfsteinertga.ac.nz

Rosebud Parent & Child Group Birth to 3 years of age For parents and pre-kindergarten children Play-based programme in a homelike setting Experiencing and exploring The natural place to begin Shared morning tea

For more information please contact our co-ordinator via e-mail rosebud@rudolfsteinertga.ac.nz or contact reception at the Tauranga Waldorf School on 07 544 2452

PO Box 115, 7th Avenue, Tauranga R364 Welcome Bay Road, Tauranga

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Since opening in June 2012 our enrolments have steadily increased and our Centre is going from strength to strength.

We are a privately owned and operated new Centre conveniently located in Tauranga’s CDB. Owner/Managers Lisa and Lindsay Chan understand how important these first years are to ensure healthy development throughout your child’s life. So when designing the Centre created a space that is a light, warm, child friendly environment with high quality resources.

We offer great indoor spaces as well as allyear-round useable outdoor spaces that meet the specific needs for our children. We have created a Centre that we will be happy to leave our children at.

Our philosophy is to encourage and support our children to have a passion for learning by creating a stimulating environment that

provides fun activities, experiences and opportunities, with a program rich in content that is relevant to children’s cultures, lives and stages of learning.

We provide the best possible start in life for our children though high quality standards of early childhood education, setting up our children to have success throughout their lives.

If you are considering childcare for your child we invite you down to check us out, as we would love to show you what we have to offer.

• Great Enrolment Rates • Open 7:30am - 5:30pm • Quality Care For Birth to 6 Years • Great Indoor & Outdoor Environments • Low Child:Teacher Ratios • Free 20 Hours ECE & WINZ Options

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Laying the foundations for life long learning.

Abbey's Place Childcare Centre Brookfield is situated opposite Brookfield Primary School. Our centre consists of two houses converted to accommodate groups of children.

We are a multicultural centre, which welcomes all ethnic families and their children. Our relationships are based on mutual respect and understanding for each others cultures, languages and traditions. The children placed in our care experience an environment of safety well being and belonging in a “home away from home” At Abbey's our team offers a great deal of love & affection towards our tamariki, we feel it is important that our children, whanau and visitors to have a sense of belonging as they walk in the door. Our transition to school programme allows children to experience school in an interactive way including regular school visits and opportunities to be involved in all extra curriculum activities. We utilize small groups for extension learning in maths, science, literacy and exploration. This programme enables one on one learning for children preparing for school and can be adjusted to the children’s interest.

Abbey’s Place A HOME AWAY FROM HOME Our team offers a great deal of love & affection towards our tamariki, ariki, building g. relationships based on mutual respect and understanding.

Our muliticultural children, whanau and visitors have a sense of belonging as they walk in the door.

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Allow your children to experience school in an interactive way including regular school visits and opportunities to be involved in all extra curriculum activities.

We offer up to 30 hours free (conditions apply)

Call in anytime during our opening hours to meet our friendly team and they will show around our homely centre

15 Millers Road • Brookfield (Opposite Brookfield Primary School)

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Having trouble thinking of a name for your baby? To help inspire you, here are the most popular baby names in New Zealand over the past year - including their meanings and origins.

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Sophie Wisdom, variant of Sophia; Greek

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Hannah Grace of God; Hebrew

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Holly Plant with red berries; English

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Ruby A red gemstone; English

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Madison Derived from Matthew; English

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Sophia Wisdom, variant of Sophe; Greek

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Olivia From the olive tree; Latin

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Samantha Listener; American

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Bella Beautiful; Italian

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Isabella Consecrated to God; Italian

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Georgia Farmer, feminine of George; English

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Brooke Small stream; English

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Ella Young girl; Spanish

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Sienna Terracotta colour; Italian

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Maia Greatness; Latin

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Emily To strive or excel; Latin

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Mia Of the sea; Scandinavian

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Maddison Derived from Matthew; English

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Charlotte Feminine; French

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Lily Blossoming flower; Latin

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Emma Universal and hard working; Latin

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Amelia Variation of Emily; Latin

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Chloe Verdant and blooming; Greek

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Grace Charm or grace of God; Latin

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Zoe Life; Greek

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Paige Assistant; French

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Ava Like a bird; Greek

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Lucy Light; English

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Jessica God beholds, wealthy; Hebrew

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Isla Island; Scottish

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Source for most poular baby names in New Zealand: www.nzherald.co.nz Source for baby name meanings: www.babynames.com

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Jack From the name John; English

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Alexander Defender of the people; Greek

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Blake Pale blonde one; English

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Oliver From the olive tree; Latin

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Jayden Little fire bird; American

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Isaac He will laugh; Hebrew

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James Supplanter; Hebrew

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Connor Wolf lover; Irish

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Dylan Son of the sea; Welsh

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Joshua God is salvation; Hebrew

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Matthew Gift of God; English

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Lachlan From the land of lakes; Scottish

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William Strong willed warrior; English

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Cooper Barrel maker; English

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Luke From Lucania; Greek

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Samuel His name is God; Hebrew

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Tyler Tile maker; English

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Logan From the hollow; Irish

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Liam Strong willed warrior; Irish

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Benjamin Son of my right hand; English

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Daniel God is my judge; Hebrew

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Thomas A twin; Greek

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Lucas From Lucania; Greek

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Riley Descendant Of Roghallach; Irish

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Ryan Descendant of the king; Irish

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Ethan Firm and strong; Hebrew

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Jacob Supplanter; Hebrew

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Noah Rest, peace; Hebrew

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Hunter One who hunts; English

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Max Greatest; Latin

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BY TWO YEARS

Parents are always anxious to know whether their baby is developing normally and often ask, “By what age should he…”

Try not to compare your baby with others; it is not a competition. Your baby will grow and learn to do things in their own time. However there are rough guidelines to check baby’s development and these will be checked at set times by your health or Plunket nurse. These checks are free for children up to five years. Your midwife or doctor will let you know how to sign up for these checks or enquire at your local Plunket office.

ONE TO TWO YEARS

As babies grow into toddlers, they become more independent, wanting to do things by themselves.

Many toddlers continue with a daytime sleep until they are three to four years old.

Others have outgrown it by 18 months.

Sometimes, even if your toddler doesn’t sleep, giving them a rest time can give you both a quiet, peaceful time during the day. You can also think about moving them from a cot to a bed.

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You can expect your toddler to start to walk and run, and while some children start walking before a year others don’t walk until 18 months or older. This is also the time they start saying several words and join words together.

Toddlers will also: • Begin to climb.

• Know the names of body parts (e.g. eyes, nose, ears).

• Follow simple requests.

• Try to touch everything.

• At times refuse to do what you ask • Become easily frustrated.

• Feed themselves.

• Repeat games over and over.

• Enjoy copying you doing household activities.

• Learn by playing with things they can push, pull and bang.

understand a lot more than they can say.

They may be starting to learn colours and shapes. Talk to your Plunket nurse, other well child health provider, doctor or a speech language therapist if you are concerned about your child’s speech or if they are not saying any words by 18 months.

Language By 2 years, your toddler will chat away to themselves in their own baby language.

First words are usually the names of important people (e.g. Mum, Dad), or familiar objects (e.g. cup, ball). They will

By 2 years you can expect your child to: • Listen when people talk.

• Repeat words and start to join words together.

• Point to pictures.

• Know several words.

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• Have a name for themselves.

• Like music.

• Use their voice to make lots of different sounds.

• Follow simple directions.

Learning to use the toilet Children are ready to learn to use the toilet at different ages, usually any time between 18 months and 4 years. At about 18 months to 2 years, your toddler may start to notice they have a wet or dirty nappy.

TWO TO FIVE YEARS

Physical development At around 3 years of age you can expect your child to run and jump, walk up and down stairs holding onto a hand or rail, throw, kick and sometimes catch a ball, enjoy helping around the house, know lots of words and join words together in short sentences.

At around 4 years of age you can expect them to climb, have good balancing skills, have skills in ball games, put on and take off some clothes, speak in sentences, know their name and sometimes address, make up imaginative stories, know some songs.

At 5 years of age you can expect them to skip, hop, climb and run easily, play a variety of ball games, use a knife and fork, draw pictures, e.g. houses and people, speak clearly enough for people who do not know them to understand what they are saying, ask what different words mean.

Language Children should understand most simple words by 3 years old and speak clearly by 4 years old (unless they have a known speech problem). They will be able to tell a story about what they have done, answer if you call from another room, like naming things, enjoy looking at books and being read to, know a few songs or nursery rhymes, ask lots of ‘why’, ‘when’, ‘how’ and ‘what’ questions and understand most of what you say.

Plunket or a well child provider offer a free before school health check for your four year old.

Source: Plunket (www.plunket.org.nz)

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How do you make your five-year-old ‘school ready’?

In the run up to the big five, parents focus on number and letter awareness-e.g. ensuring a child can count and knows the alphabet.

But basic social and self-help skills are as important.

Kindergartens or early childhood centres with “Ready for School” programmes are ideal to prepare your child for the structure of a school day. You can also prepare him at home.

them into morning tea and lunch. Remind him to drink water.

• School toilets: By four, children should be adept at using the toilet and personal hygiene. Show boys the urinals.

• Ask for help: In a busy class, he needs confidence to speak up. Teach him how to raise his hand, ask to go to the toilet, or ask if he doesn’t understand.

SELF-HELP SKILLS

A new school mum has sleepless nights imagining their little child at big school, all alone on the playground.

Building social skills before school is essential. Give him opportunities for group play with friends, play groups or kindergarten.

Focus on: • Confidence settling in: Children who have experienced being apart from parents cope better with school separation.

• Getting on with others: Children used to playing in groups know techniques to

Before school, teach your child to do the following: • Get dressed: By four, children should comfortably dress themselves.

• Be responsible for belongings: At school there is no one to find his lost shoe or pick up his jumper. Let children take care of unpacking and restocking their bag.

• Label everything: Show your child how to write and look for his name.

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resolve conflict, and won’t immediately resort to anti social behaviour.

• Follow directions: Rehearse listening and carrying out directions.

• Making friends: Teach strategies for joining in e.g. sharing, taking turns, seeing other points of view.

SCHOOL VISIT

Your local school should organize school visits. Make the most of these to: • Get to know the teachers • Ask about the routines.

• Find the toilets, the drinking fountain and the school office.

• Find a buddy who will start school at a similar time and arrange play dates.

• Meet other families through the PTA. Though you may be feeling sad about your child starting school, be careful not to pass on your anxieties. See it as an exciting new stage in his-and in your-life, and he will feel this excitement too.

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allergy.org.nz - Support, information and advocacy for children with allergies. annabelkarmel.com - Nutrition advice, how to guides, busy forums and recipes for babies and children. Run by children’s food expert and mum of three Annabel Karmel. areyouok.org.nz - Campaign for action against family violence aupairlink.co.nz - In home childcare from international au pairs. babycenter.com - US site. Resource and forums for parents from conception to school.

Breastmates.co.nz - Clothes, accessories and equipment for breast and bottlefeeding. familyservices.govt.nz - Website of government information and resources for families.

Women’s refuge crisis line: 0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843 Tauranga Parents Centre: Parenting advice, info including antenatal classes. 07 577 1229 Poison Hotline: 24 hr advice 0800 764 766 Family Violence Information Line: 0800 456 450. Connects people to services where appropriate. It is available seven days a week, from 9am to 11pm, with an after-hours message in the case of an emergency.

kidshealth.org.nz - Joint initiative between The Paediatric Society of New Zealand and Starship Foundation.

Information and resource on children’s health. kidspot.co.nz - Pregnancy and parenting resource with advice and activities for children. kiwifamilies.co.nz - Practical parenting advice from conception until they leave home.

Nsu.govt.nz - Information on screening tests during pregnancy. parenthelp.org.nz - Community parent and family support parentsinc.org.nz - Not-for-profit organisation with programmes to encourage and support parents, including Hot Tips seminars and Toolbox small group parenting programmes.

parentscentre.org.nz - Parenting and community education and support, including local groups. parent2parent.org.nz - Support and information network for parents of children with special needs. plunket.org.nz - Free support services for the development, health and wellbeing of children under five in New Zealand. skip.org.nz - Free resources to support positive parenting. thebump.com - US site. Pregnancy and baby advice. Articles and forums. thenappylady.co.nz - Info, support, workshops and coffee groups for cloth nappy users. womensrefuge.org.nz - Support for women and children against family violence.

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