All genders

Infant botulism is a very rare condition. Honey is a known source of the bacteria spores that cause botulism so babies should be at least 12 months old before they eat honey.

There are many formulas available.

Only cow's milk formula for babies under 12 months.

Tamariki (children) and pēpi (babies) who are not responding and not breathing normally will need CPR.

Labelled photos to give you some finger food ideas for your baby from 8 to 12 months.

Being food smart is Oscar Kightley's passion - clean, cook, chill and you'll be food smart too.

Some suggestions for first foods.

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is a Well Child provider. It is Aotearoa New Zealand's largest provider of support services for the development, health and wellbeing of tamariki (children) and whānau (family).

The B4 School Check is a free health and development check for your 4 year old. It's the final Well Child Tamariki Ora check. It helps give your child the best start at school. Remember to take your child's My Health Book with you to the check.

The Well Child Tamariki Ora programme is a series of health visits and support that are free to all families for children from around 6 weeks up to 5 years of age.

Your lead maternity carer will care for you while you are pregnant, during labour and birth and for 4 to 6 weeks after your baby is born. All maternity care is free unless you choose a specialist doctor.

In the early years you and your child will need lots of help and advice about sickness and keeping healthy. It is very helpful to have a family doctor and practice nurse who get to know you and your child well.

PlunketLine is a free parent helpline and advice service available to all families, whānau and caregivers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Don't make up formula in advance because harmful bacteria can grow in it.

Let your baby decide how much they want.

Find out how to hold your baby for feeding and why it is important.