Parenting Your Baby In Their First Year

Parenting Your Baby In Their First Year

Three different whānau share their stories in a video about baby's first year. Hear what mums have to say about looking after yourself and dads describe how they support mum and baby.

You and your child: The first year

You and your child: The first year

Ministry of Health video - transcript available at the Ministry of Health website.

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Three different whānau share their stories in this video about baby's first year. Hear what mums have to say about looking after yourself and dads describe how they support mum and baby. A Well Child Tamariki Ora nurse describes what happens during her visits to mum and baby. We see how baby is kept safe in bed and how whānau cope with a crying baby. We also hear what happens when baby starts teething.

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The first year (Ministry of Health)

Being a parent can be the best and the hardest thing you've ever done - especially during your baby's first year. See the Ministry of Health website for lots of helpful advice about caring for your baby during:

SKIP (strategies for kids/information for parents): Practical parenting advice

SKIP is a Ministry for Children, Oranga Tamariki positive parenting programme supporting parents and caregivers of children under 5. See their tips for parents.

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This page last reviewed 11 June 2021.

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