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WEBWhānau Āwhina Plunket is a charity and Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest support service for the health and wellbeing of tamariki under-five and their whānau. We offer free …

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Safe co-sleeping / sharing a bed with your baby

WEBA wahakura is a sleep device for pēpi woven from harakeke (flax) and fitted with a mattress. This provides pēpi their own safe sleep space while bed-sharing, letting mother and pēpi …

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Anxiety and parenting » Whānau Āwhina Plunket

WEBAnxiety can stop you from functioning as usual, because the intensity of worry about a change or threat is out of proportion with the actual impact of a change, or the likelihood …

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Whānau Āwhina Plunket and services » Whānau Āwhina Plunket

WEBWhānau Āwhina Plunket is a national not-for-profit organisation and New Zealand's largest provider of support services for the development, health and wellbeing of tamariki and …

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Constipation » Whānau Āwhina Plunket

WEBConstipation in breastfed babies is rare. Usually, breastfed babies' poos are soft, and hard poo may mean they aren't getting enough milk or have a medical problem. Check with …

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Safe beds and bedrooms » Whānau Āwhina Plunket

WEBThe Pēpi Pod® is made from polypropylene, a food-grade plastic, fitted with a mattress and bedding. It’s designed so you can share a bed with your baby, while keeping baby safe …

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Slapped cheek » Whānau Āwhina Plunket

WEBFor most healthy kids, slapped cheek is mild and will usually improve on its own. However, t he illness can be more severe for kids with reduced immunity or blood disorders.. If you …

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Your appointments » Whānau Āwhina Plunket

WEBGet in touch with your Whānau Āwhina Plunket nurse or local clinic to book an appointment, or call us free on 0800 184 803. In some locations you may be able to visit a drop-in …

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Head lice » Whānau Āwhina Plunket

WEBThere are two main ways to remove lice: Use 4 per cent (4%) dimethicone lotion: a doctor can prescribe this treatment (it may be free or low cost), it's very effective and you only …

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Plunket near me » Whānau Āwhina Plunket

WEBPlunket near me. Find a Plunket location near you using the search tools below. Did you know we now offer a range of virtual services to suit your schedule and needs? Learn …

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Whānau Āwhina Plunket opens new community hub in Rotorua

WEBWhānau Āwhina Plunket kaiāwhina Cindy Te Rehu-Tuki (left) with new parents Te rina Tahuri and Dallas James, and their newborn son Modecai James. …

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Eczema » Whānau Āwhina Plunket

WEBGiving your baby an antiseptic bath twice a week can help improve eczema, decrease bacteria, and prevent skin infections. The best antiseptic to use is bleach. However, you …

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Breastfeeding » Whānau Āwhina Plunket

WEBBreastfeeding. Breastmilk provides your baby with all the nutrition they need to grow in the first six months. It’s the best food because it’s easy for your baby to digest. It adapts to …

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Postnatal depression » Whānau Āwhina Plunket

WEBPostnatal depression happens after your baby is born, and it: involves serious negative emotional changes that last longer than two weeks. stops you from doing what you need …

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Diseases we immunise against » Whānau Āwhina Plunket

WEBIt takes a few months, and repeated doses of a vaccine for your little one is needed to be fully protected. Below are just some of the diseases that vaccinations will help protect …

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Becoming smoke-free » Whānau Āwhina Plunket

WEBYour Plunket nurse will talk to you about smoking during your visits, and this could be a good time to reach out for support to quit smoking. Talk to your Plunket nurse, health …

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PlunketLine » Whānau Āwhina Plunket

WEBYou can book a sleep consultation by calling PlunketLine free on 0800 933 922. Our nurses will provide some initial support over the phone and book you an appointment. Our sleep …

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About car seats (child restraints) » Whānau Āwhina Plunket

WEBSome restraints have a chest/harness clip on the harness that is designed to hold the shoulder harness in the right position. Place this at the level of the baby’s chest/armpits, …

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