Up to 6 weeks

Many developmental and behavioural changes take place in the first 6 weeks. Parents, family/whānau and caregivers can help baby grow and develop.

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Immunisation helps protect your baby from 10 different diseases. The immunisations are free from your GP. The first immunisations are given at age 6 weeks.…

Sleep

For many parents there is nothing more peaceful than a sleeping baby, particularly if your baby has been difficult to settle. While getting up to a baby at night is a normal part of parenting, it can cause parents to become exhausted and feel unable to cope, particularly if the baby has woken several times a night.

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Getting baby to sleep

Every baby has their own sleep pattern and often babies do not have regular sleeping patterns until they are older. Newborn babies can vary greatly in their sleep pattern.

Bed safety

Suggestions for keeping baby safe in bed

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