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About Plunket
Our vision and missionTamariki and whānau are at the heart of everything we do at Whānau Āwhina Plunket. We're dedicated to helping all children in Aotearoa New Zealand have the best possible start to life.
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About Plunket
Lessons for us all as 'Covid babies' start schoolOur Chief Nurse discusses the legacy of Covid-19 for our tamariki
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Support Plunket
Gibbs Farm ExperienceA rare opportunity to explore the sculptures lining the Kaipara Harbour horizon, and support Plunket at the same time.
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Caring for your child
Breastfeeding problems and solutionsNo one expects you to be an expert at breastfeeding right off the bat – so don’t put this pressure on yourself. Breastfeeding isn’t always easy, and it can take up to six weeks to establish. Here are some of the common problems that can happen for breastfeeding mums, and some suggested solutions.
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Plunket and you
STAR and Gateway coursesFind out about the STAR (Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource) and Gateway courses we offer.
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Child development
Teeth: Newborn to three monthsBabies get teeth at different times. Some are born with teeth, and other babies don’t get any until much later. There’s a full set of 20 baby teeth hidden under your newborn’s gums. Here’s what you need to know about those tiny teeth.
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Caring for your child
ChokingIt’s quite easy for little children to choke on food. They have small air and food passages, and they’re not yet an expert at chewing and grinding food. Here’s what you can do to minimise the risk of choking on food.
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Child development
Teeth: four to 12 monthsMost babies start getting their first teeth when they’re around six months old. But don’t worry if your baby gets them earlier or later. Everyone’s different. Here’s how to help your baby with teething, and how to look after your baby’s teeth.
