Te Awamutu Plunket

🎉🍪It’s Dunk it for Plunket month! ☕✨

The big day has finally arrived – the start of Whānau Āwhina Plunket’s biggest fundraiser, Dunk it for Plunket.

People across New Zealand have been signing up to Dunk It For Plunket, with the first 1,000 receiving their free Dunk Kit - a box jam-packed with lots of goodies – to host a morning or afternoon tea fundraiser in September.

While the Dunk Kits have all been snapped up, it’s not too late to sign up! You can still register and host a get-together with colleagues, friends or whānau for this worthwhile cause. Or you can ‘dunk it your way’ by dunking anything – or anyone – you like. The website has lots of resources and inspiration, and we’d love to see your creativity.

But if you can’t host a fundraiser or attend one, you can still help Plunket by donating online – every dunk counts.
Head to www.dunkitforplunket.nz to learn more, and support Plunket’s incredible mahi so future generations can thrive 💜

🔥🥵 Fever FAQs 🥵🔥

😷 What counts as a fever?
A normal temperature is around 37 degrees Celsius. A fever in a child is a temperature higher than 38 degrees Celsius, and a high fever is more than 38.5 degrees Celsius.

🌡 What do I do if I don’t have a thermometer?
You can slip two fingers down the back of their neck (under their clothes, between the shoulder blades) and see if they feel hotter than normal.

🦷 Does teething cause fever?
No it doesn't. If your child is teething and has a fever, they may also be sick.

🚩 When should I see a health professional?
Any pēpi under 3 months with a temperature should see a health professional. If your child has had an appointment, but is getting worse, go back for another assessment. Even if a child doesn't have a temperature, but they look unwell and you're worried, reach out to a health professional.

👕 👖 What should tamariki with a fever wear?
Sometimes we tend to overdress children when they are unwell out of worry for them, so un******ng your child to wearing a single layer (maybe a singlet and pants), can assist to bring temperature down.

For more child health advice, you can free call PlunketLine 24/7 (0800 933 922) to speak to a registered nurse. We're here to support you and give you peace of mind 💜

Check out our website for more information on fever in tamariki: www.plunket.org.nz
https://bit.ly/3Mt80qZ

Fever Learn more about fever in children and what to do to treat it, including taking the temperature, adding or removing layers, or when to visit a doctor.

Looking for a last minute gift for Dad? Purchase an Entertainment Membership - Just in Time for Father’s Day! 🎉

Support our fundraiser and get incredible rewards! Purchase a Single City Membership today for just $70, and you’ll receive:
✨ A $20 Woolworths eGift Card – Yours instantly with any membership purchase!
✨ FREE Multi City Upgrade – Access offers across Australia, New Zealand, and Bali!
✨ Up to 50% off dining, shopping, travel, and more for 12 months!

But that’s not all! Your membership will also:
💸 Contribute 20% directly to our fundraiser
🎁 Entry into Entertainment’s 30th Birthday Competition
🏆 Unlock everyday savings with up to 10% off Gift Cards, exclusive travel deals, and more!

Hurry, this offer is only available until Monday, 2nd September!
Order Here - https://subscribe.entertainmentnz.com/fundraiser/154o845

Hair straighteners and curlers are common household appliances that we need to turn

Check out these top tips to avoid burns for your tamariki:
💢 Keep straighteners and curlers out of reach when in use

🌡 Put them in a heat-proof pouch or a high shelf to cool after use

We have more information about protecting tamariki from burns and fires on our website: https://www.plunket.org.nz/caring-for-your-child/burns-and-fire/

Looking for some tips and tricks? Register for one of our FREE friendly online chat sessions using the links below 🥰

2 Sept Pepe and You - Infant massage 1:00pm https://bit.ly/3YUT38o

9 Sept Sleep and settling 0 - 3 months 1:00pm https://bit.ly/3YXhaUe

12 Sept Brain development - the first 1000 days 1:30pm https://bit.ly/3SZdeOO

16 Sept Sleep and settling 3 - 6 months 1:00pm https://bit.ly/3XeXDNx

23 Sept First tastes - for babies to starting solids 1:00pm https://bit.ly/46Wcksg

27 Sept First foods - starting solids up to 9 months 11:30am https://bit.ly/3AwYxMK

27 Sept Toilet learning 12:30pm https://bit.ly/472d0wm

30 Sept Food progression - moving on from pureed food 1:00pm https://bit.ly/4czXM2B

Donated firewood for eight families with newborns - The Gisborne Herald The lives of eight Tairāwhiti families with newborns have been made a little warmer, thanks to Whānau Āwhina Plunket and forestry company Ernslaw One. Plunket nurse Lilian Jackson has seen many families struggle through winter to stay warm and...

Purchase an Entertainment Membership - Just in Time for Father’s Day! 🎉

Support our fundraiser and get incredible rewards! Purchase a Single City Membership today for just $70, and you’ll receive:
✨ A $20 Woolworths eGift Card – Yours instantly with any membership purchase!
✨ FREE Multi City Upgrade – Access offers across Australia, New Zealand, and Bali!
✨ Up to 50% off dining, shopping, travel, and more for 12 months!

But that’s not all! Your membership will also:
💸 Contribute 20% directly to our fundraiser
🎁 Entry into Entertainment’s 30th Birthday Competition
🏆 Unlock everyday savings with up to 10% off Gift Cards, exclusive travel deals, and more!

Hurry, this offer is only available until Monday, 2nd September!
Order Here - https://subscribe.entertainmentnz.com/fundraiser/154o845

Needing a break doesn't mean you've failed, it means you're human 💕
A wee reminder that your mental and physical wellbeing is important, and that you deserve to take care of yourself as well as the little lives you're nurturing 💜

Keep an eye out for the label attached to your child’s clothing – the red or white label will tell you about the level of risk around heat and flame.

If you can, choose clothing with the white label and make sure they’re the right size to reduce risk. You’ll find these labels on nightwear - and some daywear - for children’s sizes 00-14.

If you’re ever unsure about safe children’s nightwear, the Commerce Commission has a handy fact sheet and more information on their website: https://comcom.govt.nz/consumers/product-safety-and-consumer-information-standards/childrens-nightwear

Our meeting is on Wednesday in the Kindergarten Room at the Presbyterian Church on Mutu Street from 10am ✨

We're here for you in your parenting journey, whether you are breastfeeding, mixed feeding, or expressing. Learn from other people's experiences, share suggestions, and be supported and encouraged.

Your questions are always given top priority, so if you’ve got a question or just need to vent or talk about parenting come along 💚

Nature Baby Sleeping Gown Labelling Error, as the product is missing the Fire Warning Label.Return to your nearest store for a refund, or complete the online returns form and send to: Nature Baby Returns PO Box 47558 Ponsonby Auckland, 1144 New Zealand.

Potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine found in Rinda pineapple lolly wrapping The NZ Drug Foundation is warning people not to consume Rinda brand pineapple lollies after a potentially lethal amount of methamphetamine was found in a lolly wrapped in the brand’s packaging. The white lolly was brought into a Drug Foundation drug checking clinic in Auckland on Tuesday afternoon...

Have you registered for the Cross Cultural Parenting workshop this Friday?

If you would like some support around raising children in New Zealand and managing the challenges of two different cultures, join us at our Cross-Cultural Parenting Workshop.

When : 9.30am - 2.30 pm on Friday 16 August at Shama Ethnic Women's Trust - 8 Liverpool street

Aim: To enable ethnic parents to navigate parenting challenges in New Zealand when they come from a different cultural background. It will also help them enjoy their parenting journey more while creating good conditions for their children to contribute and thrive in NZ.

- The topics to be covered in the 4.5-hour workshop :
• Ethnic family – culture and parenting
• New Zealand context of parenting
• New Zealand laws related to children.
• Dealing with bullying and racism
• Children’s rights, Children’s needs and development goals
• Positive parenting principles
• Tools and tips for positive parenting

Lunch is provided.

The workshop will be delivered in English. Participants are welcome to bring a friend to support them in their own language if required. Please confirm numbers attending when making your booking.

Spaces are limited. To register, scan the QR code above, online go to: https://events.humanitix.com/cross-cultural.../tickets
or email [email protected] or call/text 027 224 0404

If you're moving house or get a new phone number, get in touch with our admin team at 0800 184 803 so we can update our records and stay in touch! 🙏

A big thank you to Karina for sharing your kind words ✨
Nothing makes us happier than knowing both parent and pēpi are enjoying their appointments with us! 💜

Dryers can be a lifesaver in the colder months, but we need to keep them lint-free to minimise the risk of fire. Static electricity, heat and dust can cause lint to ignite.

🧦 Remove lint from the dryer after every use

💨 Ensure there is proper ventilation and air space around the dryer

🚫 If your dryer isn’t working properly for any reason – don’t use it!

Hold hands with tamariki around trains and tracks, especially when crossing 🚸

Teach tamariki to STOP before crossing train tracks, LOOK and LISTEN for trains, and THINK about whether it's safe to cross, before stepping out 🚆

✨🍪 It’s nearly time to Dunk it for Plunket! And over HALF of the Arnott’s Dunk Kits are already spoken for! ☕✨

This September, get together with your whānau, colleagues, school or community group and dunk some bickies – or anything you like – to help keep our services going strong.

You can register to receive a FREE Dunk Kit filled with Arnott’s goodies, Bell tea, Nescafé coffee and Huggies wipes, and activity cards to make your event extra special. Or dunk any way you like – especially if you’re in a bigger group.

Signing up is easy. And this year, there are lots of amazing prizes at every step of your fundraising journey:
🎉Register and kickstart your own fundraising with a $30 minimum donation to go in the draw to win 1 of 3 coffee tables from Mocka
✨Raise $100 to go in the draw for a year’s supply of Arnott’s Tim Tam™
🙌Raise $500 to go in the draw to win 1 of 2 iPhone 15 devices thanks to our friends at SparkHealth
💰Bank any cash donations you may receive before October 1, and go in the draw to win 1 of 3 gift packs of Scully’s beauty or baby products

Head to www.dunkitforplunket.nz and choose how you’ll dunk it for Plunket today.

Button batteries, A.K.A. lithium ion batteries, are a big risk to tamariki. Here’s some tips to keep them safe around these batteries:

🔋 Keep objects with accessible button batteries well out of young children’s reach

🔐 Store spare batteries somewhere safe and take care when replacing batteries

If you think your child may have swallowed a button battery, go straight to A&E or an ED.

For more information about protecting tamariki from batteries, check out our website: https://www.plunket.org.nz/caring-for-your-child/burns-and-fire/

Dunk it for Plunket is next month, but our amazing partner of more than 30 years, Huggies, has already kicked off their fundraising with a staff morning tea at the Kimberly-Clark (KCNZ) Auckland offices! Read more about their event below.

If your family, friends or work team would like to join the fun of Dunk it for Plunket with your own morning tea, check out the details on our website https://www.plunket.org.nz/plunket/support-plunket/dunk-it-for-plunket/

“When you’ve got a wee baby it’s not always easy to get out of the house. Having Plunket nurses you can call at any time for support really makes a difference.”

For Laura, having access to specialist breastfeeding support through PlunketLine was a godsend when she woke up feeling shivery with what she suspected was mastitis after being up all night feeding baby Fergus.

“I thought about going to my doctor, but with my husband away that was going to be a mission to wrap up baby Fergus and my toddler to get us all there.”

Instead, Laura called PlunketLine, our free, 24/7 parent helpline and advice service.

“The nurse was so lovely. She listened and explained everything I needed to do and also emailed me information that included handy diagrams showing what steps to take to get some relief," says Laura.

Breastfeeding is a learned behaviour for you and your pēpi, and it’s normal to need extra support. If you're struggling, worried, or finding breastfeeding difficult, talk to your Plunket nurse, Kaiāwhina or Community Karitāne. We also have a lactation consultant service, or you can call PlunketLine any time – day or night – on 0800 933 922 💜