Golden Bay Midwifery Service

Preparation for Parenting

This page is designed to help you plan for your baby after he/she is born

Shopping for Baby

When collecting the many things you need to set up a nursery for your baby don't be overwhelmed by advertising. You need to buy very little. Most clothing, bedding and furniture can be bought secondhand or borrowed from friends.

Click on the Plunket logo for information

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Car Seat Rental Scheme
Plunket Rooms
Behind the Bank of NZ, Takaka
 

Some other helpful links for you to look into.  Click on the icons below.

Parent Centre
Parent Centre NZ

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Brainwave Trust

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Baby's Bedding

Mattresses should be firm and fit the bed snugly.
Pillows are not required
Blankets should be woollen not acrylic
(single blankets cut in half & hemmed make good cot blankets)
Sheets should be cotton not acrylic

Baby's Car Seat Rental Scheme
Phone Clarissa Gray 525-6269

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Plunket Car Seats

Handy Hints

* Don't be afraid to ask for help
* Let your partner help with meals & general chores
* Always say "yes" to offers of help
* Do the essentials only until you feel ready to take on more

NAPPIES
There are many options when you come to choosing what type of nappies you will use for your baby.  Below are some links with alternatives to disposables and the traditional cloth nappies.  Give it some thought before you buy them.

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Elimination Communication - Natural Infant Hygiene.

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