Parents Centre Aotearoa

Aucklanders come and visit us! We're here at the Baby Show at the Showgrounds today and tomorrow 9am till 4pm. Baby Show

Did you know you can get the whooping cough vaccination for FREE any time from 16 weeks of pregnancy?

Immunisation provides the best protection for you and your pēpi. When you have the whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy, it passes on some immunity to your baby and protects 9 out of 10 young babies from developing severe whooping cough.

To build their own immunity, whooping cough vaccination is recommended for babies as part of their FREE immunisations at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 5 months. Tamariki also get a booster at 4 years and again from 11 years old.

You can book a vaccine online Book a vaccine (info.health.nz) or by calling the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 28 29 26. Local immunisation services can be found on https://healthpoint.co.nz/

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We are going to be at the baby show this weekend, come and see us to say hi and maybe even win one of our awesome spot prizes from the team at Joes Garage!

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We are seeking a new trustee for our dedicated board
If you are interested in being part of this legacy of supporting parents, we are looking for a new trustee. If you have financial management experience and are passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

To read more and apply, click here:

Seeking a trustee with finance expertise to join our dedicated board - Parents Centre Aotearoa Antenatal Education, Facilitator, Presenter, Educator

The Parents Centre team is heading to the Baby Show in Auckland next weekend! We will be there 17 &18 August at the Auckland Showgrounds so come and see us.

We are also looking for volunteers to help us look after the stand - there will be a staff member there the whole time, so nothing scary! If you have a couple of hours to give on either the Saturday or Sunday to help out, send us a DM or an email [email protected]

See you there!



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It's world breastfeeding week! The theme this year is "Closing the gap - breastfeeding support for all"

International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) provide the gold standard in lactation support and today is also IBCLC appreciation day! You can find a lactation consultant here:
https://www.nzlca.org.nz/find-a-lactation-consultant

Thank you to all our lactation consultants for the amazing mahi you do across Aotearoa.

On the eve of World Breastfeeding Week, we thought we'd share information about a current online breastfeeding survey taking place in Aotearoa NZ.

Link to the study: https://massey.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8oB422Lje2H1zqC?Q_CHL=qr

Would you believe us if we said that raising awareness of the issues facing parents led to a play in the Wellington Town Hall attended by Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Walter Nash?

Intent on getting the attention of decision-makers, Parents Centre parents got creative and made sure they couldn't be ignored!



Read more about our fantastic and fascinating history here:

Our history - Parents Centre Aotearoa Parents Centre Aotearoa began with a movement of parents in the 1950s, supported by academics and medical practitioners, who believed that parents should have more involvement in decisions about pregnancy and childbirth. They believed the way to do that was to provide the information and More…

One of things we love about our history, is the way Parents Centre fought hard for things that we take for granted today.

Visiting our sick children in hospital, and rooming in with our newborns, are two of those things.

Read more about the amazing parents who came before us.

Advocating for parents - Parents Centre Aotearoa If you ask around the Parents Centre community now, one of the things our parents and staff are most proud of, is the way our predecessors fought for parents to be with their sick children in hospital. While staying overnight in the ward with your More…

Winter seemed like us the perfect time to make a cuppa and delve into our archives! Parents Centre has been around for more than 70 years so there is A LOT of history. Over the next few weeks we'll be celebrating some of the incredible parents who have gone before us and the wonderful things they have achieved. 🤩👩‍👦👨‍👦‍👦💛🥳



Read more about our history here:

Our history - Parents Centre Aotearoa Parents Centre Aotearoa began with a movement of parents in the 1950s, supported by academics and medical practitioners, who believed that parents should have more involvement in decisions about pregnancy and childbirth. They believed the way to do that was to provide the information and More…

***GIVEAWAY TIME***

Hey Baby, we’ve got something new for you.
Huggies Ultra Dry Nappy Pants, now feature the much-loved Rapid-Dry™ Technology.

Keeping your toddler’s delicate skin protected is important which is why Huggies have added Rapid-Dry™ technology to their Nappy Pants, providing superior dryness and comfort for active bubs. To celebrate, Huggies has teamed up with Parents Centre to give away an Active Baby Bundle prize pack*

All you need to do is a tag a deserving new parent and they will go in the draw to win.

Entries Close 22nd July
T+Cs apply

*1 x winner| prize includes 1 x Huggies Ultra Dry Nappy Pants Jumbo pack of nappies and a Clutch n Go refillable wipes pouch.

Yeah, we are back holding Antenatal Classes. Contact details on poster. These will be run over 2 Saturdays. Next course 20th and 27th July, 9am to 3.30pm.

Do you have some time to give back to your community?

We are looking for a volunteer to help with some of our administration work.

The first project we need help with is a desk search of great local community venues for our antenatal and parenting classes around the country, and to create a register of facilities that are available.

You could do this from the warmth of your own home, or work with us in our Porirua or Christchurch office.

For more details about this voluntary role, please reach out to [email protected] and include your phone number so we can give you a call to discuss what is required.

We are excited to be running some pop up sessions during the school holidays. See dates and sessions below

Pip Findlay is a former Parents Centre Educator who has used her knowledge to publish this beautiful book, Into the Wilds of Parenthood.

Pip says: 'Into the Wilds of Parenthood' transforms your anxiety and overwhelm into confidence by providing insights on what to expect, and how to prepare for parenthood personally related to YOU as the new mum —your relationships, your mind and body, societal and self-expectations, and much more in this overall beautiful wildness of postpartum."

Simply tag a friend to enter & be into win!

Wild Beginnings

Music Gym is on today 9.30am - 11.30am aimed at walkers to 5 years.

Younger siblings more than welcome, don't forget your morning tea! 🥪

To celebrate Parents Centre Week we’re having a Games Day! Incorporating all the fun gear we have on loan from Sport Otago. 🏏

All services this week are free to attend 😊

For those of you who have been wanting to do an infant First Aid Course, guess what? We have two dates sorted!

We are excited to have Faye from Little Loves First Aid coming back to the Hub, delivering more of her wonderful courses.

What is covered:
- Infant/child choking and CPR
- Fevers and general illness
- Respiratory problems
- Injury management
- Drowning
- Medications tips and tricks
- Red flags and assessment tools

Subsidised at $20 for non members and free for CHB Parent Centre Members.
For those of you who are not Parent Centre members and would like to join send us a message. It is $45 for 1 year and includes a number of incentives!
There are 2 dates and 2 sessions per date - spaces are limited so get in quick!
Friday 5th July 9am - 11am
Friday 5th July 12-2pm
Saturday 6th July 9am - 11am
Saturday 6th July 12-2pm

You can bring your babies along with you.
Held at the Pregnancy & Parenting Hub - 1 Cook Street Waipukurau

To register email Hannah [email protected]
Please remember spaces are limited so register today!!

Four spots are now available in tomorrow's first aid session.

Held in Tahuna at 10.30am - non mobile babies welcome.

Grab a spot at https://parentscentre.org.nz/antenatal-parenting-courses/events/135-nelson-parents-centre-baby-and-child-first-aid-education/

Kia ora everyone! We are looking for someone to support our Comms and Fundraising activities. We need someone who can:
• write grant applications to our philanthropic funders
• do some storytelling, a little design work and put together digital posts

We’re working on developing a role description because we’re not sure if there is someone out there who has all those skills! OR do we need to create two separate roles??!

However, in the meantime, we thought we’d reach out to our own community of parents in case this sounds like any of you!

We do know we will need someone who is very organised (those grant applications have rigid deadlines!), maybe has a little marketing experience, and is committed to the Parents Centre kaupapa.

This job could potentially be based anywhere in New Zealand, with the flexibility to work from home.

Please email [email protected] if you would like to send in an expression of interest.

The Wellington Baby Expo is on NEXT WEEKEND! 👶💕

Bringing you the best baby brands and unbeatable deals!

Shop amazing expo-only specials, attend seminars & workshops, try out the pram trail track, plus goodie bags, giveaways, activities and MORE!🛍

✨ 8th & 9th June
✨ Lower Hutt Events Centre
✨ Saturday & Sunday 9 - 4pm
✨ Free parking available

LAST CHANCE FOR FREE TICKETS 🎟👉🏼 https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/641608527377?aff=PARENTCENTRE

This is one expo you don’t want to miss! ✨

🚗 Join nz in celebrating Road Safety Week 2024!

Meet their Road Safety Hero, Seatbelt Sam, as they champion safe travels from May 20th to 26th.

They're proud to support Brake's initiative, honouring the unsung heroes working for safer roads.

Get involved with free car seat checks at selected locations across New Zealand and join them in 'Going Yellow' on May 22nd to raise awareness. 💛

Let's pave the way for safer roads together!

https://www.babyonthemove.co.nz/road-safety-week/

We're here at the NZ Baby Expos again today, Sunday, at Eventfinda Stadium..... come and visit us and be in to win a cute onesie from the team at Joe's Garage!

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Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland! We are just setting up for the NZ Baby Expos at Eventfinda Stadium. Grab a coffee and come have a chat about our classes. Saturday and Sunday - looking forward to seeing you all! Central Auckland Parents Centre Auckland East Parents Centre West Auckland Parents Centre Hibiscus Coast Parents Centre Onewa Parents Centre Bays North Harbour Parents Centre

We hope all our wonderful mothers had a lovely Mother's Day yesterday, but most of all, our brand new mothers! If you would like to meet other brand new mothers (and other caregivers too!) to share the ups and downs check out our Baby & You postnatal classes.

"Really nice, informal space to share with other new mums. Definitely helped to make you feel less alone in new motherhood!"

Our experienced educators will answer your questions about sleep, important milestones, self-care and feeding.

Baby & You - Parents Centre Aotearoa Early parenthood is a life-changing experience into which we all go unrehearsed. Our Baby & You programme follows on from antenatal classes and offers sound tips and strategies as you begin your journey into parenthood. To see your baby smile, play and grow can be More…

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland! We are looking for volunteers to help us at the Auckland Baby Expo, 18 and 19 May, at Eventfinda Stadium, North Shore.

If you have a couple of hours to spare to join us at our stand we would so appreciate it - you will be well briefed and have one of our team with you in support.

If this sounds like something you're interested in, please send us a DM!

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A big thank you to the volunteers who helped us at the this weekend in Ōtautahi! Great to talk to expecting parents and even meet some of our antenatal babies 😍

Ōtautahi Christchurch! Come and visit us at the Baby Expo this weekend at Wolfbrook arena!

Find out how to be in to win when you book your antenatal or postnatal class, including:
- A luxurious lambskin stroller fleece from Bowron
- Huggies Wipes, Huggies Nappy Pants & Newborn Nappies, as well as Little Swimmers Swimpants from our friends at Huggies
- A Philips Avent Natural Breast Pump and Microwave Steam Steriliser
- A voucher to get your much needed coffee fix at Joe's Garage and some cute Joe's merch for your little one too
- And 'From one mom to a mother’ – a collection of poetry and momisms from Christchurch writer Jessica Urlichs

Christchurch Parents Centre