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Wednesday December 23, 2015
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BAILEY-GATCHELL: Lisa and Daniel are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their baby boy, Aiden Thomas (8lb 3oz) on December 16 2015, at 9:12am at Wairau Hospital. A Brother for Shianne, Kelan, Caleb and Lucy. Special thanks to midwife Shona Wills. Both well.
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THOMPSON: Katja and Mark are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their baby girl, Jane Marjorie (7lb 13oz) on December 15 2015, at 11:50pm at Wairau Hospital. A sister for Oskar, Bjarki and Birna. Special thanks to our perfect midwife Rheanne Lamb. Both well.
DICKENS: Amy and Richie are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their baby girl, Thea Richelle on December 20 2015, at 12:18pm at Wairau Hospital. A sister for Liam. Special thanks to midwife Sue Hudson. Both well.
Keeping little ones safe this summer Plunket is encouraging families to keep an eye on the kids while they make the most of the summer holidays. Plunket National Advisor on Child Safety, Sue Campbell says “Summer is all about fun, family, friends and hopefully some sunshine. But it’s also a time when sunburn and accidents are all too common.” She said that children are at risk in and around cars: “Children are often travelling with different family or friends so it’s important their car seats travel with them. Don’t leave your child in a stationery car, even for a short time, as they can quickly overheat in a hot car and this can be fatal.” Safekids Aotearoa figures show that each year about five children die as a result of driveway accidents and a further 26 need hospital care. “Always know where the kids are before getting in the car. Supervise children around vehicles, and check
for children before driving off.” Plunket highlighted the need to keep an eye on children around water. Water Safety reports that in 2014, six children under 5 years old drowned, none were directly supervised at the time of drowning. This year so far two children under 5 years old have drowned. “It’s really important to keep children within arm’s reach whenever you are at
the beach, down by the river or near a pool - if you can’t grab them you can’t save them. At big family gatherings, people often put someone in charge of watching children swimming or playing in the water and this is a really good idea. “While you’re outside, remember the slip, slap, slop and wrap message. “Slip into some shade and some cool cover-up clothes, slop on the
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sunscreen, slap on a hat and don’t forget the sunglasses. “Burns aren’t just caused by the sun. Watch out for the children while you are barbecuing or enjoying a bonfire. “If you have lots of visitors staying, it also pays to check your smoke alarms are working and make sure everyone knows how to escape if there is a fire or other emergency.” Each year, around 2,600 children under 5 years old are hospitalised and between 33 and 65 died as a result of an accident of one kind or another (Source: Otago University Injury Prevention Unit 2008-2012 statistics) . The most common cause of accidental death among children under 5 years old involve motor vehicles. Next most common is drowning and suffocation. (Source: NZ Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee 2013 report – analysis of deaths between 2008-2012.)
Holiday arrivals The Sun office will be closing on December 24 and reopening again on January 6. During that time we welcome new parents to email in their birth announcements which will be printed in our January 8 publication. Simply email your photograph and announcement to babies@blenheimsun.co.nz Happy holidays!
Tel: 03 520 9030 | Fax: 03 520 9080 Email: blenheim@newworld-si.co.nz
Congratulations to KaTja THOMPSON this week’s lucky winner of the New World $25 voucher to spend at New World Blenheim. Our winner is invited to bring her ID in to claim her prize when she next visits New World Blenheim.
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