Look Who`s Talking

PAPAKURA PARENTS CENTRE
MAY/JUNE 2010
“Look Who’s Talking”
PPC Newsletter
Papakura Parents Centre (PPC) is one of 50 Parents Centres across the country providing one of the largest
parenting network and associated infrastructure to support Parents and their children aged 0-6. Parents Centre is
the primary provider of Antenatal Education and childbirth support in New Zealand
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Playground Pals
Contents
Your Parents Centre
*AGM ALERT*
President’s Report
Mumisms
5 Quick Tips for Pampering Mummy
Welcome to Our World
Baby Bathing
Tribute To Mother
The DIYFather Fathers Pack
Mothers Day Activity
Recipe of the Month
Development-Boosting Games
The Professor and the Jar
Breastfeeding with LLL
Free Breastfeeding Class – 14 June
Baby Factory, 8th May & 10th July
Queen’s Birthday
Trivia
Playtime
Baby Slings
Top Baby Names for 2010 (so far...)
Member Discount Scheme
Tip of the Month - Go to the Movies
Childbirth Classes
Eating for two safely (Recall)
Support Contacts
Advertising Rates
Subscriptions
Hire Scheme
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Ryan, 1 year old
Parents Centre:
Run BY Parents, FOR Parents
Our mission: Positive birth experiences and informed parenting in
a community where parents are supported and highly valued in
their role.
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Your Parents Centre
ROLE
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership Officer
Marketing & Publicity Officer
Website & Newsletter Editor
Playgroup Coordinator
Childbirth Education Convenor
Baby & You Coordinator
Moving & Munching Coordinator
Librarian
Correspondence Monitor
Kiwi Parent Coordinator
Grants/Funding Officer
Membership Discount Coordinator
VOLUNTEER
Lisa du Preez
Waverley Nation
Jenny Sutton
Lisa Du Preez
Tina Cadogan
Lisa du Preez
Jenny Sutton
Lisa du Preez
Leesa Russell
Leesa Russell
Lisa du Preez
Karyn Grindlay
Janelle Henwood
Karyn Grindlay
Karyn Grindlay
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP
YOUR
PARENTS CENTRE?
We are always on the lookout for awesome volunteers to join our team! Any support
you can offer would be gratefully received. Contact Lisa ([email protected] or 09 297 7461) today to find out more.
AGM ALERT
The 2009-2010 Papakura Parents Centre Annual
General Meeting will be held at the Elizabeth
Campbell Centre on
Tuesday, 8th June at 8:00pm.
You are more than welcome to attend.
VACANCIES
Vice-President
AnteNatal Coordinator
Membership Officer
Coffee Group Liaison
Librarian
Lobbying & Advocacy Officer
Tinies to Tots Coordinator
Committee Meetings
Our committee meetings are held on the second
Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm
If you would like to join us please email us at
[email protected] for further information.
Opinions and articles in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect
Parents Centre NZ Inc. policy.
Advertising in this newsletter does not imply endorsement by Parents
Centre NZ Inc.
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President’s Report
This newsletter is all about Mum’s, being that it is Mother’s Day next Sunday. There’s a nice breakfast that Dad can
make (with or without Baby’s help), a really neat keepsake that Dad can do with Baby while Mum has a relaxing bubble
bath or just a catch up nap, a few games that you can play with Baby and even a few giggles.
I am sad to say that Philippa Goodin has stepped down as President, but glad that the Committee has voted me in as the
new President. So “Thanks and Goodbye” Philippa – we wish you well. We were really lucky in that just as Philippa was
stepping down our nomination of her as our “Huggies Volunteer of the Month” was successful. Good job Philippa.
I want to make the Parents Centre and this newsletter work for you, so any ideas or suggestions that you would like to
offer, you can call me on 021 074 5975 or email me at [email protected].
A bit about me...
I have a beautiful baby (ok, not so much baby as toddler now) girl, Lily Isabelle, who is 1¾, and who quite a few of you
have met. Mike and I were very lucky to have Lily as we’d been trying for many years and, finally, after going down the
IVF route she came along. We are going to try again in October – so good luck to us (and everyone else of course).
I joined the PPC committee in April 2009 and started as the Website Officer (because it was... blank). Since then I’ve
picked up the odd job here and there and for about the last year now I’ve been wearing several hats. I love doing the
antenatal hostessing because I get to meet most of you and I feel a connection with the members. I also like doing the
coffee group on Fridays, which we’d like to see more of you at.
To start with I was a Stay At Home Mum. Then when Lily turned 7 months old and I felt that I was able to cope... I joined
the PORSE network and for three days a week I started looking after another girl who was 9 months older than Lily
(some interesting statements from strangers whilst shopping!). It was great as I got to stay with Lily, Lily had a role
model (or someone to copy – walking at 9 months, talking like you wouldn’t believe), and I got some pocket money.
Technically it was work, but certainly didn’t feel like it. If you want to know about PORSE talk to me and I’ll tell you all
about it and put you in touch with one of the ‘office’ ladies who will visit you and tell you officially all about it.
So after 18 months off work I have honoured the deal with hubby. I work (albeit 4 days a week) and he is a stay at home
Dad. It works pretty well, I don’t feel guilty about leaving Lily at home – maybe that will change when Mike goes back to
work as well.
Unfortunately there was a flood (involving some idiots, toilet paper, drains and taps) at the Elizabeth Campbell Centre
on Sunday/Monday last week and I’m sad to say that the Toy Library was ruined and the foyer of the ECC, but glad to
report that we weren’t affected. Although the hall where the antenatal classes take place has about 10 humidifiers in it
and all the Toy Library shelving strewn throughout. Luckily Class 2 has just finished and Class 3 won’t start for a few
weeks.
With working and playing catch up on Fridays and Saturdays my time for the Parents Centre is being stretched rather
thin, so if you think you would like to offer some help – maybe taking bookings for the antenatal classes, or looking after
the library. Perhaps you are great with the internet and would like to update our website, or take over the newsletter –
just let us know.
Please remember that we are all volunteers so forgive us if something doesn’t get out to you on time, or if you have to
help with something along the way.
And finally, THANK YOU to all the committee members for your effort and time and ideas and helpfulness and and and...
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Mumisms
Every Mum has a favourite quote and a special tone to scold or teach a lesson to their recalcitrant kids. We might hate
this Mumism as a kid but we all so much miss them when we grow up. This harsh sounding and yet such sweet advice
from mothers is what makes our childhood so special. These motherly sayings go a long way in building us strong and
making us a better person. Though we dislike our Mums for being so harsh in their statements, ironically we all use the
same Mumism that we received from our mothers on our kids. Oh God, how much we appreciate our mothers for
coming up with such perfect one liners.
Here is list of most common and popular Mumisms. This motherly advise transcends the borders of time, space,
language and culture. For kids are kids everywhere and Mum is always Mum... caring, concern, all knowing and full of
love.
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Money does not grow on trees.
Don't make that face or it'll freeze in that position.
If I talked to my mother like you talk to me....
Be careful or you'll poke your eye out.
What if everyone jumped off the Harbour Bridge? Would you do
it, too?
You have enough dirt behind those ears to grow potatoes!
Close that door! Were you born in a barn?
If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.
Don't put that in your mouth; you don't know where it's been!
Be careful what you wish for, it might come true.
If you don't eat those, you will stunt your growth.
Always wear clean underwear; you never know when you'll have
an accident.
Waverley with Jessica, 3 months old
It doesn't matter what you accomplish, I'll always be proud of you.
Because I'm your mother that's why.
If I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times.
Eat your vegetables, those children in China (Africa, Vietnam) would be happy to have some broccoli to eat!
Cheer up, the worst is yet to come.
Yes, I *AM* the boss of you.
Because I said so.
Just wait till your father gets home.
No dessert till you clean off your plate.
I brought you into this world and I can take you OUT !!
I've got eyes in the back of my head, that's how
Get that thing out of your mouth! (or nose)
Just you wait until you have kids of your own - then you'll understand
I slave for hours over a hot stove and this is the thanks I get?!
Honestly... You'd lose your head if it wasn't screwed on!
Bored! How can you be bored? I was never bored at your age.
Who'll end up walking, bathing and feeding it...?
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5 Quick Tips for Pampering Mummy
I am Woman, Hear me Roar - we can do it all, and we do! Right? Well, almost. I know of far too many Mummies, or far
too many entrepreneurs, or far too many work-from-homers that know how to do just about everything. That is,
everything but pamper themselves.
Women today have to wear a thousand hats just to get everything done. What does a normal week consist of? How
much are you in charge of completing? Add it up. Make a list. I made a little list just to see what I was doing every
week, and it made me realise something. I was in need of a break. A well deserved break.
Sure, men are busy too, but ths is an article for those who understand it's NOT okay to leave an biscuit packet in the
cupboard. Are little things like these starting to drive you mad? Well, join the club, and then read these 5 ways to
pamper yourself and retire the hats for just a little bit.
1. Buy yourself something pretty. I'm a fan of jewellery and flowers. No, it
doesn't have to be especially pricey. You can find a bouquet of flowers at the
grocery store for under $5. And, "fashion jewellery" may seem trendy, but if
you think it's pretty...go for it! I wear a $2 shop one out and everyone says it
really nice! ps: I don’t tell them where I got it!
2. Do something to make you feel better about your body. Take a bubble bath, paint
your toes, pluck your eyebrows...do something to pamper that body of yours.
Recently I had a lovely relax in a bubble bath whilst watching Desperate
Housewives ‘on demand’ on the laptop!
3. About that body. Are you one of those "negative-self-talkers?" One of the best
ways to pamper yourself is to STOP that right now. Stop that negative gibberjabber. You gave birth to your beautiful baby – that’s gotta be good.
4. Perhaps you've heard of a gratitude journal. It's a wonderful way to make yourself aware of 3
good things that happened to you throughout the day. You can use this same idea for an I
Love Me journal. Take some time to write 3 reasons you love yourself, everyday! Point out all
the wonderful things about your body, your mind, and your spirit. You can pamper yourself
by loving yourself.
5. Daydream. Kids do it all the time. Go back to your child-like innocence and enjoy a lovely daydream. Imagine
yourself somewhere beautiful. Think pleasant thoughts. Be at one with the moment, which is currently yours.
You can pamper yourself. You can take just a few minutes each day to appreciate and love yourself. Take care of
yourself and everyone in your life will be better off. Even the one who left the empty biscuit packet in the cupboard...
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Welcome to Our World
And now for the most recent appearances into this world...
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Lisa & Ernie – Aimee, 12th March
Clare & James – Luca, 20th March
Hannah & Korahn – Indy, 26th March
Jane & Nick – Brooke, 28th March
Bridget & Harley – Damien, 4th April
Amanda & Aaron – Connor, 24th April
Sarah & Colin – Liam
Due Any Minute...
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Paran & Jun
Claire & Nathan
Nicole & Tyron
We apologise if your baby’s name has been missed or spelt incorrectly. Please email [email protected] or phone 09 297 7461 to let us know the
correct details, and we will make corrections in the next issue.
Baby Bathing
Our thanks to Shannon & Jacob for bringing their gorgeous baby boy, Jamie along to the Practical Parenting session so
that Philippa can show the Class 1 couples what a young baby is like and to watch Jamie enjoy his bath.
Shannon with Jamie, 6 weeks old
Do you want to share your story? Send your pregnancy, birth or any story that you want to tell to Lisa at [email protected]
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Tribute To Mother
On Mother’s Day, pay your most humble tribute to Mother!
Mothers are everything for us when we are small... our lives revolve around her. For everything that we need we call
our Mother: to protect us from all perceivable dangers, to hold our hand when we go out; to kiss away our wounds; and
when we need a warm hug and love, we look for her. She is the focal point of our lives, the greatest human being in the
world or should we say divinity on earth. On the special occasion of Mother’s Day pay tribute to your mother - the
greatest blessing of God on you.
On Mother’s Day Thank your Mother
There is simply no way we can ever really thank Mum for all she has done for us. She is the one who will be awake all
night when we are sick. Praying to God to make us well and be ever ready to bear the pain that we may be
experiencing. She is the one to wake up early in the morning to make the nicest breakfast and endure all our tantrums.
Mothers are the ones who would forever complain that we are not eating enough or not eating right. They would cook
all sorts of things so that we be strong and healthy. Mothers worry more for our exams than we do. They would take
pains to complete our school projects leaving all other works behind while we play around with friends or just while
away time watching movies.
On Mother’s Day Apologise to your Mother
Mothers are the one on whom we put all the blame for our failures. We would not hesitate once to point her single
faux pas though she would not miss even a slightest opportunity to praise us. Isn't it tough to imagine how she must
have borne our temper tantrums when we were teenagers. And how hard we must have made her life by behaving so
rude and difficult. And yet she was so astonishingly cool. It is easy for the kids to be so demanding from parents,
specially mothers as we take her affection and care so much for granted. Most often to the extent of selfishness.
Mothers Day is the right time to apologise for all the troubles that we gave to our moms, without even realising at most
times how troublesome we must have been to her.
Celebrate Mothers Day with your Dear Mother
Mothers Day is the perfect day to celebrate the joys of having a mother. It is the time to make amends for not being
able to spend quality time with her. So turn your wrongs right by making all efforts to give a perfect Mother’s Day to
your mother. Think about her likes and dislikes about gifts and idea on celebration and act accordingly. Strive to make
Mothers Day absolutely hassle free for your mother and take the responsibilities on yourself for a day. Pamper her a
little on this special day of hers just as she pampers you all the year round. Give her a warm hug and a big kiss as you
wish her a Happy Mother’s Day!
The DIYFather Fathers Pack
DADS... Receive your own FREE DIYFather Fathers Pack by pre-ordering
below.
The pack is absolutely free and it contains lots of cool sample products for
dads (and some you can give to mums), practical information about fathering
and exclusive discount vouchers to save you $$$ on your fatherhood journey.
Just go to www.diyfather.com/fatherspack and fill in your information.
(These are similar to the Mums ‘Reach Me’ packs.)
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Mothers Day Activity
This is a gift for Dad to make with your baby for Mothers Day. It's a poem with a handprint and an optional photo of the
baby/preschooler, and after getting prepared it only takes
about 5 minutes.
What you'll need:
• Your baby in a nappy (for easy cleaning).
• Print out of handprint poem (make extra copies).
• Optional small photo of child.
• Water based paints - finger paints or tempera paints.
• Bowl or something to hold the paint.
• Brush or sponge to apply paint to child's hand.
• Wipes or paper towels or some other way to do a quick
cleanup!
How to make it:
Here's the poem for you to copy and print, or you can go to the newsletter page on our website and just print out this
word document www.parentscentre.org.nz/papakura/newsletter/newsletter.asp
Sometimes you get discouraged
Because I am so small
And always leave my fingerprints
On furniture and walls
But every day I'm growing
I'll be grown up some day
And all those tiny handprints
Will surely fade away
So here's a little handprint
Just so you can recall
Exactly how my fingers looked
When I was very small
[Date]
[Baby’s name]
What to do:
• Print the poem (make extra copies).
• Apply the paint to the child's hand, then press their hand to the paper near the poem. (This might take several
attempts to get a good print, patience is the key.) You could take this opportunity to make some for
Grandparents and Godparents too.
• Clean that little hand, before you get handprinted, too!
• Personalise with the date and name (if it isn't already).
• Let dry, then glue on a photo, if desired.
• Present it to Mum in bed on Sunday morning with a nice cuppa and some toast!
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Recipe of the Month
Cinnamon French Toast for Mum!
Ingredients
2 eggs
1 splash of milk
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
3 slices bread
Directions
Beat together egg, milk, cinnamon, vanilla and salt.
Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium-high heat.
Soak bread slices in egg mixture for 20 second on each side, or until thoroughly coated.
Cook bread until both sides are lightly browned and crisp.
Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve hot.
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Development-Boosting Games
4 to 6 months
At this age, your baby will become a lot more physical, learning how to roll over and even sit up. She can now hold,
handle, and mouth objects, and she'll spend a good part of her busy days doing so (meaning extra vigilance is needed on
your part).
Games can get more physical now. Your baby might enjoy knee rides or tickle games. She's also more responsive to
you, making noises and meeting your eyes.
Smell the Spice Rack
You're in the kitchen, trying to throw some kind of dinner together when your baby starts wailing. Take her over to the
spice rack and introduce her to the intoxicating scent of cinnamon. Rub some on your hand and put it up to your baby's
nose. (Don't let it get in her eyes or mouth.)
If she likes it, try others: Vanilla, peppermint, cumin, cloves, nutmeg, and many other herbs and spices have intriguing
fragrances that your baby might love. Other household goods are fragrant, too: Dad's shaving lotion, Mum's hand
cream. Sniff out everything yummy — just be careful not to let your baby eat it!
Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere
There's something magical about bubbles, and at this point your baby can see far enough away to focus on them. Blow
bubbles when she's getting fussy waiting for the bus and watch the tears dry up. Blow bubbles in the park to attract
older kids who'll caper nearby and entertain your baby in the process. Blow bubbles in the bathtub or out on the porch
when it's late afternoon and your baby is cranky. Bubbles are unbelievably cheap, easily transportable, and endlessly
fascinating for babies.
I'm Gonna Get You!
Your baby is old enough to have a sense of anticipation now. And no baby can resist your coming at her mockmenacingly with a threat of hugs, kisses, or tickles. In our house we threaten to eat the baby and punctuate our
advances with lip chomps on her fat little feet. A delicacy! When your baby's older you can modify this game to include
a chase around the house — this works wonderfully as a way to get your child out the door when you're in a rush.
This Little Piggy
Touch your baby's toes in turn, starting with the big toe. Say, "This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed
home, this little piggy had roast beef, this little piggy had none. And this little piggy went wee-wee-wee all the way
home."
As you say that last part, run your fingers up your baby's belly. This game is useful for putting on socks and shoes or
distracting your baby during diaper changes. You can also play this game in the bathtub with a squirt bottle targeting
your baby's toes.
Tummy Time
By now, your doctor's probably nagging you to get your baby on her tummy, and your baby may be protesting
vociferously. Get down on the floor with your baby. Look her in the eye as you lie on your own belly. Lay your baby
down on a towel and use it to gently roll her from side to side. Try saying, "Oops-a-daisy, Oops-a-daisy" as you roll her.
Fly, Baby, Fly!
Now that your baby can hold her head up, it's time to hoist her into the air. You can play that she's a rocket ship, flying
her over you and making realistic rocket noises (dads are great at this). You can play that your baby is in an elevator,
which advances up floor by floor before sinking quickly to the bottom (my husband likes to bump noses with our baby
and say "Ding!" at this point). Or pretend that your baby's doing a helicopter traffic report.
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7 to 9 months
Touch It, Hold It, Bang It
If your baby has one object, he'll bang it on the table. If he has two objects, he'll bang them together, hold them up to
the light, squint at them, bang them separately on the table, hit the table with both at the same time, see if the object
sounds different when hit using the left hand rather than the right hand, and on and on. Help him out by handing over
objects that make interesting sounds: hollow containers, metal spoons, bells.
I Can Control the World
Babies love cause and effect at this age, as in: I do this, the light comes on. I do that, the light goes off. Showing your
baby how to work light switches, remote controls, cell phones, and more will thrill him — but can make life more
difficult for you when he insists on being held up to work the lights yet again.
Obstacle Course
If your baby's crawling, scooting, or walking, he may enjoy the challenge of having to move over things. (This is great for
developing his motor skills, too.) Pillows, phone books, tired parents, and laundry make good obstacles. Sleeping cats do
not make good obstacles.
So Many Variations on Peek-a-boo
The classic: Hold up a towel between your face and your baby's and ask, "Where's Sam? There's Sam!" over and over
again. You can vary this game in a million ways. Hide behind a door and make your baby push it open to see you. Hide
behind a chair and pop out first from above then from the sides. Go behind a corner with another person and alternate
who jumps out and yells "Boo!"
Roll Play
Babies are fascinated by balls and how they move. You'll get a big laugh by juggling or tossing balls up in the air and
letting them hit the floor while you make a silly sound effect: "Whoops!" Roll a soft ball toward your baby and watch
him grab and squeeze it. Eventually, with encouragement, he'll roll the ball back toward you. And someday he'll be able
to kick and toss the ball or drop it into a big bowl or bucket. For now, bounce and roll.
10 to 12 months
Developmentally, your infant has suddenly morphed into an almost-toddler. Games that allow her to practice gross
motor skills such as standing, pulling up, and climbing are important for her now. Your baby will also like to work on her
fine motor skills by fiddling with the tag on your shirt or the pages of a book.
Rearrange and Re-rearrange
Your baby is figuring out the connections between objects in the world. She'll love to stack and arrange objects, as well
as fill and empty them. Give your baby a box that's easy to open (like a shoe box) and show her how to put things inside
and take them out. At our house, this game quickly evolves into "Take everything out of Mommy's purse and fling it
wildly around the living room". Another way to play this game: Get a bunch of cups (maybe even stackable measuring
cups) and show your baby how to pour water, sand, or cornmeal from one to the other, or into a larger container.
The Endless Cruise
Once your baby is up on her feet, you can encourage cruising by placing a favourite toy at the far end of the couch or
over on the coffee table. Try imitating your baby by putting one of your toys, such as your cell phone, a distance away
and cruising on your knees toward it. Your baby may find this amusing and come over to join you. Encourage your baby
to push an object around the room. Push toys and large empty boxes work well.
The Bath Is Fun
No longer is your baby content to sit in the tub and be washed. Older babies want to stand up, splash, grab your hair,
pat the shower curtain, and so on. (Never leave a baby unattended in the bath, not even for a second.) Encourage the
craziness by bringing in lots of toys. Plenty of stuff around the house can be endlessly filled, drained, poured from or
into, and floated. Pile up some plastic cups, yogurt containers, funnels, and squeeze bottles, and bring them into the
bath along with any of your baby's plastic toys.
Next issue: back to 0-3 months again
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The Professor and the Jar
A Professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he
picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if
the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
So the Professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles
rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it
was.
The Professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He
asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous "yes."
The Professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar,
effectively filling the space between the grains of sand.
"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognise that this jar represents your life. The golf
balls are the important things - your family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favourite passions - things
that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else - the
small stuff.
"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes
for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are
important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to go
to the doctor. Go out to dinner.
There will always be time to fix and clean the house. "Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set
your priorities. The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The Professor smiled. "I'm glad you
asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of
coffee with a friend."
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Breastfeeding with LLL
For breastfeeding support drop into Pukekohe Maternity Hospital every Monday from 10-12 to join other breastfeeding
mums and children with La Leche League. If you are in need of urgent help give the support numbers at the end of our
newsletter a call and one of the leaders will be able to talk you through your problem, or may even come out to see you.
Pukekohe Maternity Hospital
Every Monday 10am-12pm
www.lalecheleague.org.nz
Free Breastfeeding Class – 14 June
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Baby Factory, 8th May & 10th July
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Queen’s Birthday
Queen's Birthday is observed in New Zealand on the first Monday in June. It is
a public holiday observed in other Commonwealth Countries too, although on
different dates.
The Queen of Great Britain, Queen Elizabeth the 2nd, is our Head of State. Her
actual birthday is the 21st of April and her coronation took place on the 2nd of
June 1953.
For more information on the Queen and British Monarchy - to visit the official
website go to www.royal.gov.uk
The Queen was born at 2.40am on 21 April 1926 at 17 Bruton Street in
Mayfair, London.
She was the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York, who later became King
George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
At the time she stood third in line of succession to the throne after Edward,
Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII), and her father, The Duke of York. But
it was not expected that her father would become King, or that she would
become Queen
The Princess was christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in the private chapel at
Buckingham Palace. She was named after her mother, while her two middle names are those of her paternal greatgrandmother, Queen Alexandra, and paternal grandmother, Queen Mary.
In 1930, Princess Elizabeth gained a sister, with the birth of Princess Margaret Rose. The family of four was very close.
Princess Elizabeth's quiet family life came to an end in 1936, when her grandfather, King George V, died. His eldest son
came to the throne as King Edward VIII, but, before the end of the year, King Edward VIII had decided to give up the
throne in order to marry the woman he loved, Mrs Wallis Simpson.
Upon his abdication, Princess Elizabeth's father acceded to the throne as King George VI, and in 1937 the two Princesses
attended their parents' coronation in Westminster Abbey.
Princess Elizabeth was now first in line to the throne, and a figure of even more intense public interest.
Trivia
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bound to get brilliant results...here are a few of our favourite photographers...
http://www.linnealenkus.com/newborn1.html
http://www.dianahall.com/index2.php
http://www.soulprintsphotography.com/index2.php
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Playtime
How can I make the most of my child's playtime?
Try these suggestions:
Think of playtime as more than toy time
Playing is really any enjoyable activity that involves people, objects, or movement. Everything from blowing bubbles at
each other to singing songs to splashing in the tub to chasing each other around the room qualifies. If you've ever seen
a 12-month old enthralled with a cardboard box, you understand how wide the parameters are.
Get down on the floor with your baby
You are the ultimate plaything, and any activity will seem more fun if your baby can share it with you. Talk to your baby
while you play and you'll help boost his language skills.
Introduce play activities when your baby is happy and rested
Make sure you pick a time when your baby is relaxed, suggests Marilyn Segal, a developmental psychologist and author
of the Your Child at Play series.
Stop when your child's had enough
Children have different thresholds for stimulation. When yours seems bored, fussy, or tired, it's time for a break.
Give your child a chance to play alone and with others
Both types of play are beneficial.
Let your child choose activities and control the direction of his play
You can suggest new things or present new options, but your child should be the boss. After all, play is about fun, and if
there's one thing your child is an expert at already, it's having a good time.
What are the best toys for my child?
Let age be your guide.
For instance, 2-month-olds will delight in mobiles that move with the breeze, while 15-month-olds need a little more
excitement - think pretend cooking in a play kitchen. To get specific suggestions for toys that will make your child's eyes
light up and grab his attention, choose his age below:
In her first months, before she learns to grasp objects or sit up, your baby will most appreciate things she can look at
and listen to. Her vision will be fuzzy at first and she'll fix on things that are about eight to 14 inches from her eyes.
She's drawn to the human face - and can recognize yours at about 1 month - but she will also enjoy large pictures of
faces.
High-contrast patterns and bright colours captivate her because they're the easiest for her to see (check out our web
page: . She's already learned to appreciate sounds and soft music. Objects that move slowly and produce a gentle
sound are far more interesting to her than those that are fixed and silent.
Hand-held toys
Her nearsightedness makes her appreciate anything you can move into her line of sight. She won't be able to hold toys
for a while, but she'll demonstrate her preferences by batting at the ones she likes.
Tape player or music box
Music is one of the best ways to entertain and soothe your infant. Play a variety of music — nothing too raucous — and
see how she responds.
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Playtime (continued)
Mobiles
A mobile can add a new dimension to a baby's horizontal view of life. Look for ones with high-contrast colours and
patterns. Many babies are particularly fond of mobiles that play music. Attach the mobile to the crib rail. Infants this
age look to the right 80 percent of the time, so a toy hung overhead or on the left will be of limited value now. For
safety's sake, keep the mobile out of your baby's reach. If your mobile sounds too loud you could cover the speaker
with a bit of kitchen roll folded up and covered with masking tape – may look a bit hodge-podge, but it does turn the
sound down a bit.
Unbreakable mirror
Although they won't realise it's themselves they're seeing at this stage, babies find their own reflection fascinating. And
by 3 months old, yours may have struck up a relationship with hers, and begun smiling at it. Look for a mirror you can
fasten to the side of the crib or hang near a changing table. You could also take one off the wall and put it on the floor –
until they can roll and grab at it...
Soft books with high-contrast patterns
Soft books with easy-to-see patterns or decorations are designed just for babies. Lie down next to her so she can watch
you turn the pages as you read aloud to her - even at this age it pays off.
Sensory toys
A soft toy that trills or tweets when pressed will please a baby for months to come. The accidental squeaks will also
help her become aware of what her hand is doing.
Sock and wrist rattles
Attach a soft rattle to your baby's wrist or ankle, or warm her feet with socks that have built-in rattles to provide long
moments of entertainment as she experiments with new sounds she can make herself. (You can get these from
Farmers)
Wind chimes
Babies love soft music, so hang a set of these in a place where she can watch it move and listen to the sound. If the
chime is over her crib, your baby may fall into the habit of watching it for a few minutes before drifting to sleep. Hold
her up once in a while so she can sound the chimes herself, too. (Dollar World has some $3 ones that make a nice
sound)
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Baby Slings
The issue of the moment is baby slings and concerns
about safety. This follows warnings issued by US
officials last week following 14 deaths of babies in slings
in the past 20 years (two in the past three months).
Given that there were more than 80 million babies born
in this period, and sling use is considered common, it is
clear that sling deaths are extremely rare.
We could shrug this latest warning off as scare tactics,
or, seize it as an opportunity to reinforce some
principles of protection.
The fact is that while we have not had any sling deaths
in NZ, we have had many babies die in a similar way.
Accidental asphyxia has claimed the lives of babies in a
variety of places including:
• couches
• car seats
• propped on pillows
• in infant cots and on adult beds
• on people
• bean bags, etc.
Parents need to know that babies need a clear face
and an open airway in order to stay breathing. In a
sling, they need to be held high, upright and securely
against the parent.
A slumped or curled position can push a baby’s head
‘chin to chest’ and may occlude their airway, be they in
a sling, car seat or in the crook of their mother’s arm.
http://www.changeforourchildren.co.nz/safe_start_programme/baby_essenti
als_online
Visible and Kissable!
rules.
Remember these 2 simple
1) VISIBLE
At all times and at all ages, your baby’s face must be
visible. Please remember to regularly monitor your
baby’s breathing, check to be sure baby’s nose and
mouth are clear and ensure that his or her chin is
properly positioned.
2) KISSABLE
At all times and at all ages, you must be able to kiss the
top of your baby’s head. If you cannot, you are either
wearing your baby improperly or your sling is too big for
you.
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Top Baby Names for 2010 (so far...)
In most recent order of popularity according to Births Deaths & Marriages, informally known as "hatch, batch &
despatch", a division of the Department of Internal Affairs.
BOYS
1. Jack
2. James
3. William
4. Samuel
5. Joshua
6. Riley
7. Liam
8. Oliver
9. Benjamin
10. Daniel
11. Thomas
12. Jacob
13. Ethan
14. Jayden
15. Noah
16. Ryan
17. Lucas
18. Luke
19. Max
20. Hunter
GIRLS
1. Sophie
2. Olivia
3. Ella
4. Isabella
5. Charlotte
6. Lily
7. Emma
8. Emily
9. Jessica
10. Grace
11. Hannah
12. Chloe
13. Ruby
14. Lucy
15. Ava
16. Amelia
17. Madison
18. Maya
19. Mia
20. Holly
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Member Discount Scheme
The following retailers offer discounts to Papakura Parents Centre
To get the discount, please remember to take your membership card
to the store, quote it in the checkout or email them.
Baby Factory
2 - 4 Railway Street, Papakura
All stores
Website: www.babyfactory.co.nz
See coupon in this newsletter
Discount: 20% off shopping day
BabyBug
295 Great South Road, Papakura
Website: www.babybug.co.nz
Discount: 10% off purchases (excluding specials)
Wee Rascals
Website: www.weerascals.co.nz
Freebie: Adult amber bracelet (worth $40)
Nimble Fingers
Website: www.nimblefingers.co.nz
($1.00 from the sale of every Well Child Book Cover will be donated to Plunket!)
Discount: 10% on all purchases when you quote your PPC member number in the email or over the phone
See the fantastic display of these items at the PPC
Strawberry Jam
Website: www.strawberryjam.co.nz
Discount: Purchase direct at class for a 10% discount
See the few wraps we have at the PPC (still to arrive)
Natures Sway
Website: www.naturessway.co.nz
Discount: 10-15% on products when ordered thru the PPC
You can also hire the hammock (before you buy) from us
DIY Father
Website: www.diyfather.com/fatherspack
Freebie: Fathers Pack just by filling in your details
Reach Me
Website: www.reachme.co.nz
Freebie: Baby & Mum and Toddler packs, just fill in details
If you would like to inform our members of any other discounts, or to add your business to our Retailer Discount
Scheme, please contact Papakura Parents Centre on (09) 297-7461 or email [email protected].
If you have misplaced your membership card and require a new one, or just want your membership number please email [email protected]
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Tip of the Month - Go to the Movies
Just because you've got a bub, doesn't mean you have to give up going to the movies!
SKYCITY Cinemas (at Manukau) have tailored Baby on Board sessions especially for Mums and babies or children.
Baby on Board sessions show the latest popular films for adults in a relaxed environment. They have changing facilities
as well as child booster-seats at selected cinemas, to ensure your visit is as smooth and comfortable as possible.
All Adult tickets are just $8 and entry is FREE for children under 5 (max of 2 free per paying adult).
Before you go to a session, ensure you're comfortable with the content of your chosen film. It's best to check the
censors classification, which you can find on the listings page for
that particular film.
Baby on Board Terms does not run during the school holidays.
Further information can be obtained from calling 09 302 0002.
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Childbirth Classes
childbirth education class
childbirth education class
Thursday 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Next class starting:
11 May 2010
This course runs for six Wednesday evenings and
includes a Saturday morning (or extra Wednesday
evening) Practical Parenting session which gives you a
guide to bedding, clothing and products. At this stage
one of our previous childbirth education class
attendees is invited to bring their new baby also so you
can watch it being bathed.
if you would like to help
to facilitate an antenatal class please call
Lisa (09) 267-5780 or email [email protected]
2010 dates: 20 Jul, 5 Oct
Can you help with any of these courses?
It requires that you arrive about 6.40 to set up chairs and get the tea and
coffee ready, and then help clearing up at the end. Remember – if you are
pregnant for the second time the cost of the antenatal class is FREE, you just
need to pay your membership of $60
If you find a mistake in this newsletter, it is there for a reason.
Some people are always looking for mistakes, and we try to include something for everyone!
So... did you find it?
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Eating for two safely (Recall)
A recall is underway for a cookbook containing recipes for pregnant women made with ingredients the New Zealand
Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) considers could be harmful in pregnancy.
The publisher of The Happy Baby Cookbook is conducting a voluntary recall and offering customers a full refund.
NZFSA principal public health advisor Donald Campbell says some foods that we normally think of as healthy and
nutritious can be risky for pregnant women and their unborn baby.
"Because a woman's immune system is less robust than usual when pregnant, it makes her more at risk of getting
diseases carried by food, and her illness may be worse than it would normally have been. Also her baby may get an
infection either before or during delivery"
One of the bacteria pregnant women and their babies are particularly susceptible to is Listeria, which is common in the
environment and therefore can be present on raw food and contaminate prepared food. Listeria infection generally
results in mild flu-like symptoms, but can in rare circumstances cause premature labour in pregnant women and life
threatening infections in newborn babies. As a result, NZFSA advises expectant mothers not to eat foods that have been
linked to Listeria contamination, such as shaved ham and soft cheeses.
Dr Campbell says while it is vital for expectant mothers to eat a nutritious and varied diet, it is important that they know
which of the foods they might normally eat may require extra care or be avoided altogether during pregnancy.
"Hummus for example is packed with protein, but because most hummus is made with tahini which has been associated
with Salmonella outbreaks, we recommend that pregnant women don't eat it."
Other foods that are unsuitable for pregnant women to eat include soft cheeses, ready-to-eat foods from delicatessens
or smorgasbords, raw fish and shellfish, cold cuts, deli salads, sushi and foods containing raw eggs.
NZFSA has produced a Food safety in pregnancy booklet, which can be obtained free from lead maternity caregivers or
by phoning our consumer helpline on 0800 NZFSA1 (0800 693 721).
Customers wanting to return their copy of The Happy Baby Cookbook (ISBN 978-1-86396-959-8), which was on sale
from 4 August 2009, can send it to the distributor, Southern Publishing Group, PO Box 8360, Symonds Street for a full
refund plus postage costs.
30 March 2010, NZ Food Safety Authority
Gorgeous things for the gorgeous new
addition in your life.
Strawberry Jam produces high quality baby
bed linen, merino wraps and accessories
made from natural fibres.
Perfect next to delicate skins. All made in
New Zealand and designed to last.
www.strawberryjam.co.nz
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Support Contacts
Healthline (24 hours)
0800 611 116, www.moh.govt.nz/healthline
0800 MUM2BE - 0800 686 223
Allergy Awareness Association Inc Support Line
(09) 303 2024, www.allergy.org.nz
Breastfeeding support (Jennie Valgre)
(09) 576 4647
La Leche League support
Lorelle in Pukekohe - (09) 239 0574
Susannah in Paparimu - (09) 292 4497
Collette in Tuakau - (09) 236 9336
Janet in Papakura - (09) 299 1537
Lisa in South Franklin - (07) 826 4500
(09) 846 0752, www.lalechzeleague.org.nz
Miscarriage Support Auckland Support Line
(09) 378 4060, www.miscarriagesupport.org.nz
Plunket Car Seat Rental (Elizabeth Campbell Centre, Papakura)
(09) 296 1429 – Tuesdays 9.00-12.00, www.plunket.org.nz
Plunket Family Centre (Manukau)
(09) 263 6221, www.plunket.org.nz
Plunket Line (24 hours)
0800 933 922, www.plunket.org.nz
Plunket Nurse (Elizabeth Campbell Centre, Papakura)
(09) 298 7451, www.plunket.org.nz
Poisons and Hazardous Chemicals National Info Line
0800 POISON - 0800 764 766, www.poisons.co.nz
SPARC
(04) 472 8058, www.sparc.org.nz
Starship Hospital
(09) 307 8900, www.starship.org.nz
Work and Income (WINZ)
0800 559 009, www.workandincome.govt.nz
Working for Families
0800 257 477, www.workingforfamilies.govt.nz
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Advertising Rates
Papakura Parents Centre is run by volunteers. In order to produce this newsletter we rely on advertisers to pay for the
production costs.
Our newsletter is distributed via email to members in Papakura, Clevedon and other areas and posted to those without
email or those that request a hardcopy. The newsletter is placed on our website with your advert under our issue list,
and also in the word document attached to the website.
We are revamping our Membership Discount Scheme and would love for you to come on board. The advertising listing
is free in return for a 10% minimum discount and/or value added incentive given to the customer on presentation of a
Papakura Parents Centre membership card or other means as agreed.
per issue
half page
whole page
$30 (on web, Business card size)
$60 (on web, A5 landscape size)
for 6 issues (whole year)
half page
$150
whole page
$300
brochure insert
We can include your flyer or brochure in our mail out with the Kiwi Parent magazine for a cost of
One issue
$13
Six issues
$65
Publications: March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October, November/December
Material must be forwarded to the Distribution Centre one week before the month of publication.
Please contact Papakura Parents Centre on (09) 297 7461 or email [email protected] for further information
– 10% discount if you book before 25 March 2010 –
Subscriptions
Is there a red dot on your label?
We have decided to adopt a policy followed by other centres. At renewal time
you will receive an invoice for $60 which includes membership, the newsletter
and the Kiwi Parent magazine subscription for 1 year. Should this invoice not be
paid by the next mailing, we will put a red dot on your address label. The red
dot means that this is the last mailing you will receive until your membership
is paid up.
We value the continued support of our members and hope that this will reduce
the need for additional mailing costs.
“There is no velvet so soft as
a mother's lap,
no rose as lovely as her
smile,
no path so flowery as that
imprinted with her
footsteps”
-Archibald Thompson
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Hire Scheme
Papakura Parents Centre hire out the following items to our members:
Hammocks Nature’s Sway Hammock and Sling
We have a Natures Sway baby hammock and sling to hire on a monthly basis for members
who are unsure if baby will like it.
Cost
Hire per week $25
plus $100 bond
Maximum 5 weeks
Jolly Jumper
We have an original Jolly Jumper bouncer/jumper.
Cost
Hire per week $4
plus $20 bond
Maximum 4 weeks
Avent Breast Pump
We have a manual breast pump to try before you buy. Also an electric pump by
arrangement.
Cost
Hire per week $5
plus $30 bond
Maximum 2 weeks
Toys for birthday
Exersaucer, crocodile see saw, ride-on trikes, kitchen unit with food items and several soft shapes to use for climbing,
jumping and slide down. Hire this group of toys for your baby’s first birthday party.
Cost
Hire $25
plus $100 bond
Maximum 10 days
Booking
To hire any of the above items or for more details contact our co-ordinator by:
• Leaving a message on (09) 297 7461 - please leave your full name (including surname if leaving a business phone
number), phone number and the best time to call you back.
• Or email at [email protected].