June / July 2012

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June / July 2012

ISSUE No. 93 June / July 2012
Newsletter
eating
Featured this issue:
great tips
and
easy recipes
Committee Profile
Parent Education
Eating Special Feature
Committee Contacts and Vacancies
Support
New Arrivals
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3-4
6-12
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Message from the President...
W
elcome to another edition of our newsletter! We
really hope you enjoy what our terrific newsletter
team put together for you each time.
Eating.... Some of you won’t quite be there yet and some are
most likely starting out and there are no doubt a lot of you
that are well and truly embedded into the routine of food for
your little ones. Fun and games!
My experiences with my two little monsters have so far been
quite different. Vin isn’t a fussy eater, in fact put a bowl of
broccoli and carrots in front of him and he’s a happy boy, but the
trick with Vin is the time it takes get him to eat! He would much
prefer to be playing than sit down and eat any of his meals.
A struggle at the best of times. I’ve tried all sorts of bribery
methods too, mostly to not much avail. Although believe it or
not, I’ve found the most effective to be offering him something
“yummy” to eat first and then he’s into the swing of it. Funny as
for me as a child it was always the bribery “fun” thing that came
after eating and not before, but this just doesn’t seem to work
for our Vin. No doubt in time the tide will turn and he will begin
to eat me out of house and home!
Cooper on the other hand (who is now 10 months old!) loves
and adores his food. He pushes the bottle away in favour of
food. He’s not fussy either, loves his veges as much as the
banana muffins our wonderful Au Pair always likes to make
and my yummy chocolate brownie. I’m almost wondering at
what point I should start capping the amount he is eating!
Oh well, plenty of time for that down the track. I just hope
he remains this happy go lucky little man on the food front
and maybe teach his brother a lesson or two in a few months
when he is a little older! I can just see the competitions they
will create now.
I hope your eating and food times with your kids are fun and
they are enjoying experiencing all the wonderful tastes and
flavours on offer.
For those that are about to start on
the food train get in touch with us
at East & Bays Parents Centres.
We deliver a great course on
starting out which is pretty
invaluable (moving & munching).
Have a brilliant couple of months
and until next time.
Cheers,
Michelle
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Maya is only six months old
but her favourite foods include
kumara, spinach, and pinto
beans. Mixed together, this
makes a yummy dinner for her
that she devours in seconds.
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INTRODUCING... Vanessa W
Born and raised in… various
parts of the United States and
Auckland
Currently live with… my
husband Tommy, my daughter
Maya and my mother Ida
Role on Committee... Moving
and Munching co-ordinator
My advice for new parents
is… don’t read too much on the Internet. All the
information is overwhelming and scary. Go with your instincts
and the advice of your friends, family and medical practitioners
Favourite thing about my partner… he is always helpful, no
matter how long his day is at work. He pitches in with everything.
Partner’s biggest fear about parenthood… being the primary
income earner provides some fears over making sure he can
provide for the family
My biggest fear about parenthood… that I won’t do a good job of
teaching her enough to be equipped to handle what life throws
her way
Favourite escape… the ocean. Being in the water is calming and
relaxing and the salt water is rejuvenating
Where I’ll be in 5 years… hopefully, the mother of 2 children,
running my own nutrition consulting business, and enjoying life.
I would also like to have won Lotto by then
Favourite thing about parenting… the smile my daughter gives
me when she sees me for the first time in the morning
Least favourite thing about parenting… the lack of sleep
Hobbies/Interests… running, music, reading, surfing, and hiking
I can’t get by without… music. Everyone in the house loves it
and Maya likes to dance around to it
Top sleep tip… the advise from the Sleep Store has been my
saviour since Maya fights sleep with a passion.
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EAST AND BAYS PARENTS CENTRE NEWSLETTER
Maya Wel
ls, 6 mon
ths
Committee
Profile...
favourite recipe…
Dana’s childre
n, Acacia (5), Sie
rra (4) and Cole (3 Mo
nths)
Antenatal Antics
I
have to say, Autumn weather has been pretty good, we have
been getting out for lots of walks in the sunshine and we
even managed to fit in a Lion Hunt or two in the bush over
at the Waiatarua Reserve during the school holidays. We now
have 4 classes completed with 1 underway and 2 more classes
starting in a few weeks. The coming classes are booking up fast
and I even have December babies booking in already.
I know how hard it can be being a new mum, and interestingly
enough it doesn’t get much easier with each child as they are
all different. Cole is a wonderful baby, but he was born big and
hungry so I thought I would share some of my experiences with
breastfeeding and tongue tie :0)
Parent
Education...
downhill, so as a last resort I went to the doctor and asked for
some domperidone and managed to get in the see a lactation
consultant with a last ditch effort to latch him on. I had tried
everything from fenugreek tablets to herbal milk flow. Everyone
had told me to give up but I was adamant I was going to fully
breast feed my child. The domperidone worked a treat and the
lactation consultant was excellent and 5 ½ weeks later I’m still
feeding Cole with no mastitus.
I’ve had to peg my expectations back to feeding him then
topping him up, but I think I’ve done pretty darn well :0) I have
a feeling Cole has outgrown his tongue tie or maybe his mouth
has grown and he can latch better either way I guess we will
find out when he starts solids or starts talking. Tongue Tie
if diagnosed before 4 weeks can quickly be snipped, if after
4 weeks your child needs to have a general given via a mask
however it is still a lot of drug for a wee baby to cope with. They
prefer if your baby is thriving and can feed from a bottle to wait
till they are older.
For antenatal bookings call me on 579 3399 or email me on
east.and.bays@parentscentre.org.nz
Dana & the Antenatal Team
I unfortunately take 6 days to get my milk in even with
expressing, so when Cole was 4 days old my midwife told me
to give him a bottle of formula as he wasn’t doing enough wet
nappies and he was a big baby. That worked well but I was
reluctant to give him anymore. So with days of frenzied feeding
at a week old I woke up with mastitis and very sick at that. I
might note that I was seriously injured from the frenzied feeding
but in denial thought it would just heal and get better. I couldn’t
even hold my wee baby I was shaking so badly and when the
antibiotics didn’t kick in I was almost hospitalised. I’m incredibly
lucky to have such a supportive husband who took time off to
help me with the girls. But slowly I came right. I couldn’t breast
feed as I needed the wounds to heal so I pumped 5 times a day/
night to keep my milk in.
Finally at 4 weeks old I had healed and I latched him on…for a
few days anyway until I started to feel the symptoms of mastitis
again. So, on antibiotics again, I started to question what was
happening. I had successfully breast feed the girls so had a
fair idea how to latch a baby on. Finally I had my Plunket nurse
watch me latch Cole on and we both agreed that perhaps he
had tongue tie, as he would latch on and then pull off just
wanting to suck on the nipple. I managed to get him into my
doctor that afternoon (as we were heading to Taupo in 2 days)
and she referred us to an ENT specialist who squeezed us in
the next day. Cole was diagnosed with moderate tongue tie but
the specialist didn’t want to snip it till he was a year old! I was
shocked, the thought of not breast feeding my child was huge
for me.
So for the next 5 weeks I expressed 5 time a day/night to give
my child some breastmilk and keep my milk in, but slowly my
relationship with my pump (manual one at that) was going
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Parent Education...
ine
hters, Jasm
Rose’s daug
in
(7) and Mar
a (9)
Moving &
Munching
Baby and You
T
he Easter Bunny was kind to me this year. Only moderate
amounts of chocolate eggs were delivered and consumed
so I didn’t have to deal with the ‘too much’ feelings
afterwards. And I’m grateful for that!
I have to say however, that those times of sensible choices
regarding eating usually only exist in my mind. I always seem
to be the last one to have breakfast, if I have any at all, on our
busy getting-ready-for-school mornings. And it’s no one’s
fault but my own. And it’s silly because I know it affects my
mood negatively: I get cranky and impatient to say the least.
My partner and our daughters definitely know when my blood
glucose levels are low! Luckily some fruit on the go in the
car fixes it long enough so I can make it back home to have
breakfast in peace and quiet. So my message is: please, do
yourself a favour and make sure that you create good habits for
yourself from the word go and don’t stray from them! Ever. We
tend to cope so much better with good nutrition plus we set a
great example for our children.
Rose Bloem, Baby and You convenor
Email: martie@maxnet.co.nz
Ph: 09 528 3353
J
ust when you think you have got feeding figured out,
babies start a whole new stage of development with the
introduction of solids. The what, how, when, and why of
introducing solids can be overwhelming. The munching part
of this course will guide you through this process by going
through the 4 stages of solids, giving you the details you need
to successfully feed your child through their first year of life.
This food energy is then used for massive amounts of physical,
language, social, and emotional development as they grow and
change. The moving part of this course will take you through
these milestones, including when to expect them and how to
facilitate your child’s development.
The first night of the course is dedicated to baby development
(physical and physiological) and how parents can assist and
understand their child’s development.
The second night focuses on starting solids and infant feeding
from 4 months through to 9 months.
The speakers aim to make the sessions informative and
interesting and will answer all your questions and more!
TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
The intellectual, social and emotional development of your baby.
• How to stimulate baby.
• Physical and language development.
• When to start your baby on solids.
• Age appropriate food choices.
COST
COURSE DATES AND TIME:
• $30 (single) Parent Centre
Wednesdays 7:30 – 9:30pm
Member
• June 13 and 20
• $45 (couple) Parent Centre
• August 15 and 22
Members
• $40 (single) non member
VENUE
Meadowbank Community Centre • $55 (couple) non members
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ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS
Phone Vanessa on 021 215 1327 or
email vanessacwells@gmail.com
PLUS
You will receive Free a copy of
Alison and Simon Holsts’ cookbook
“ Baby Food and Beyond “.
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$50 Sylvia
up for grabs
Become an EBPC committee member and you’ll be
rewarded with a $50 voucher.
Being a committee member is a great way to meet other
mums, give something back to the Parents Centre and to
have your say in how the EBPC is run.
Please contact Michelle Marsden on marsdenmm@gmail.com
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COFFEE GROUP PHOTOS WA
Do you have a really awesome group shot of your antenatal class babies? If so, send it in and we’ll publish it in
our newsletter. Photos must be emailed to Jenni:
jennimiller@me.com
Permission mush be granted from all parents of all babies in the photo for
us to publish. Photos will be published at the discretion of the Editor.
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Eating Special Feature...
through
the ages
F
iguring out what to feed your children as they grow can
be a challenge. Healthy, nutritious food that your kids
will actually eat can be hard to find. Here are some
suggestions that you can use from starting solids to school
lunches.
4-6 MONTHS
•
Food should be a smooth puree with no lumps
•
Pear, apple, and peach (cooked)
•
Banana and avocado (uncooked)
•
Kumara, potato, and pumpkin
1-2 YEARS
•
Children of this age can eat a wide variety of foods. Offer lots of
different foods to expose your child to different tastes and textures.
6-9 MONTHS
•
Whole milk can be offered at this stage
•
Food should be mashed with soft lumps by around 7-8 months
•
•
Introduce a wide range of fruits and vegetables at this age so
they can get used to different flavours. Don’t be afraid to add
herbs and spices to their food.
Some ideas: Sushi, toasted sandwiches, fruit salads, scones
or muffins, yogurts, pita pockets, wraps, kebabs (falafel), and
mini burgers.
•
Start to provide foods with iron sources like red meat, chicken,
fish, lentils, spinach, quinoa, and beans
•
Slowly introduce self feeding with rusks and other foods so
that they can use their hands
9-12 MONTHS
•
Food can be chopped, grated, minced, and cut into small
finger foods
•
Try to incorporate your child into the family meal, by giving
them similar foods to what you eat
•
Aim for 3 meals a day, plus 1-2 snacks. Breastmilk and/or
Formula is still needed at this age
•
Good finger foods: Toast, scrambled egg, mince, raisins and
other dried fruits, cooked vegetables, cheese slices, crackers,
fruit slices, small sandwich triangles, fish pieces,
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Post: PO Box 87366, Meadowbank
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2-5 YEARS
Expand your child’s food choices by trying some of the following
•
Homemade wheat pancakes
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Omelets filled with cheese and veggies
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Homemade savoury muffins with carrots and spinach
•
Vegetables with a yogurt dipping sauce
•
Vegetable Fried Rice
•
Chicken Burritos
•
Homemade Pizza
•
Baked apples with meusli
keep in mind:
• Avoid sugar and salt where possible
• Fruit juices can be high in sugar, so offer water with
lemon, orange, or lime slices instead
• After 4-6 months introduce a “sippy” cup, so that
your kids don’t become dependent on the bottle.
Research has shown that children over 12 months
drinking more than 2 bottles a day can lead to excess
milk intake and increased weight gain.
• Offer unprocessed, natural foods when you can
• Be a good role model by eating a wide range of
nutritious foods yourself
quick n easy
pizza
Recipe for quick, easy ‘home-made’ pizza with crispy
base. This was served at a committee family get
together and went down a treat for everyone, not just
the children!
Wholemeal wraps
Pizza sauce (or tomato sauce)
Slices of salami
Grated cheese
Olive oil
Preheat oven to 180C.
Put wrap(s) on baking tray, spread sauce all over,
including the edges. Add some slices
of salami, sprinkle with cheese.
Drizzle a bit of olive oil over
the entire edge of the pizza.
Bake in middle of oven for 8
minutes or so untill base is
nice and crispy.
Lovely to eat warm or cold.
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fussy eating
AVOID COERCIVE STRATEGIES AND FOOD REWARDS
Avoid yelling, threatening, or pressuring your child to eat. These
techniques have been shown to both lower weight status and
obesity in children due to a decrease in fruits and vegetables
and sometimes an increase in snack food and fast food. Don’t
force your child to finish their food. This can lead to an inability
to self-regulate hunger and an increased risk of overeating
in later life. Let them focus on their internal cues for fullness
instead.
Rewards can have positive and negative outcomes. Avoid
using food rewards, especially things like lollies, chocolates,
biscuits etc. as this will only reinforce bad eating habits. If you
do choose to use rewards, make them activities, stickers, or a
game.
MAKE MEALTIME FUN
F
ussy eating habits in toddlers can be a stressful and
worrisome experience. This is a common experience for
many parents with around a third of families reporting
that their children are fussy eaters. Making sure that your
child is receiving an adequate and healthy diet can make you
want to pull your hair out, when all they want to eat is biscuits
and yogurt. The first two years of a child’s life have been shown
to play a big role in the development of good eating habits later
in life. Often fussy eaters who don’t consume enough fruits
and vegetables can miss out on enough Vitamin C, Vitamin
E, folate and fibre. Here are a few strategies that you can
implement in order to minimize the affects of picky eating and
to ensure that you are providing your child with a balanced
nutritional environment.
INTRODUCE A WIDE VARIETY OF FOODS AND TEXTURES EARLY
Toddlers may need to try new foods up to 15 times in order to
accept them into their normal diet. This number drastically
decreases the younger your child is. Exposure your babies to a
wide variety of foods early in life (before12 months) may help them
to accept a broader range of foods. The same rule applies to the
texture of foods. Babies exposed to lumpy foods before 10 months
have less feeding problems than those exposed after 10 months.
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New foods that are presented positively are more likely to be
accepted. You can make mealtimes fun which will help eliminate
the stress that these times can create. Get them involved in
preparing their meals. They will have more fun, be less fearful
of new foods, and feel like they have more control over what they
eat if they are involved in the preparation and cooking of foods.
Present foods in a fun manner. Give them a range of colourful
foods to choose from, or make a shape or face out the foods
in order to help your child eat. Let them play with their food a
little, especially if it’s new, so they become familiar with it. Selffeeding will also encourage healthy eating habits; so let them do
it if they can.
keep in mind:
• Your children will not starve themselves.
• Your child does not eat like an adult
- They have small stomachs. Make sure they
don’t fill up on drinks.
- They should eat three meals and a small snack.
Give them child size portions. They can always
have more if they are still hungry.
- Make sure dinner is early enough that they aren’t
too tired to eat.
• Assess your child’s food intake over the week,
rather than daily. Your intake most likely also
varies from day to day.
• Illness, tiredness, and emotional upset can
make it hard from them to eat, so keep this
in mind during mealtimes
YOUR EATING HABITS ARE IMPORTANT TOO
day. Limit their meals to
a certain time, so that it
doesn’t become an all
day affair. At the end
of the meal, take your
child’s plate away. If they
haven’t eaten much,
offer them a healthy
snack a little later on or
wait until next mealtime.
If you are or were a fussy eater, your child is more likely to
be one too. There is a genetic component to fussy eating that
contributes to this behavior. How you eat will play a role in
how your child eats. Where possible, be a good role model by
eating a healthy diet yourself. Variety in your diet will show
your child that foods are good and safe, making them more
likely to try new things. When possible, sit down and eat with
your child so that they can model your behavior and see what
and how you eat.
HAVE A MEALTIME ROUTINE
By Vanessa Wells
Just like a bedtime routine, meals should have a little
structure to them, so that children know what to expect.
This way, you can help minimize any negative or fearful
feelings they might have about foods. Put them in the same
chair to eat (when you can) at around the same time each
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what’s on the menu:
eating when you’re
breastfeeding
E
ating well while you’re breastfeeding is good for two
major reasons. Firstly it means you’re passing on plenty
of good nutrition to your baby. Secondly, it’s fuel for you–
giving you plenty of energy to make it through sleepless nights,
and bounce back after giving birth.
Try not to go for too long without food. You might want to switch
your three meals a day for smaller meals more often. Here are
some foods that are great when you’re breastfeeding:
• Fruit and veges – whether they’re fresh, frozen or canned –
try to have at least six servings (a serving is around a handful)
each day.
• Starchy carbohydrates - bread, pasta, rice, kumara and
potatoes. Not only do they taste good, but they’ll give you
plenty of energy too. Aim for around seven servings each day.
• Fibre – you can find this in wholegrain bread and breakfast
cereals, pasta, rice, fruit and vegetables. Constipation can be
a common problem after giving birth and fibre can help to get
things moving.
• Protein - lean meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, legumes, seeds
and nuts are all good sources of protein, and provide your
body with iron and zinc. Have at least two servings every day.
• Fish – aim for two servings a week as part of your protein rich
foods. Fish, particularly oily fish, is a good source of vitamins,
minerals, protein and omega 3 fatty acids, which is essential
for normal growth and development.
• Milk and milk products – foods like milk, cheese and yoghurt
are a great source of calcium and protein. Have at least three
servings each day.
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There are a few
things to look out for while
you’re breastfeeding:
• Alcohol – this can pass into your
breast milk, so it’s best to avoid it.
• Caffeine – this can affect your baby’s
feeding, sleeping and digestion.
Decaffeinated versions of your favourite
drinks might be the best option for a while.
• Water – try to get at least eight glasses of water or other
fluids each day. Breastfeeding can make you thirsty! Having a
big bottle of water beside you on the couch, or in the bedroom
can be a good reminder to drink more. Drinking plenty also
helps with the bowels.
• A vitamin and mineral supplement - while a folic acid
supplement is important during pregnancy, the best source
of essential nutrients is a good balanced diet. If you are
concerned you’re not eating well and may need a supplement,
talk to your GP before taking one.
Article provided by www.forbaby.co.nz, a Wattie’s website
dedicated to nutrition for Mums and Babies. There is also
a free 5 day per week information Careline where you can
talk to registered dieticians and midwives who give advice
to parents on any aspect of pregnancy and baby feeding
nutrition - 0800 55 66 66.
any flavour
fritters
These little fritters are a great finger food for your little
one. Try different flavours such as corn, grated courgette
and cheese or even sweet fritters with mashed banana,
sultanas and cinnamon (with a little sugar instead of salt).
This batch is enough for the whole family, or divide up and
freeze them for a quick lunch option.
1 cup self raising flour
2 eggs
1/2 tsp salt and pepper to taste (optional)
1/2 cup soda water
Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Stir in chosen
flavours. Stand for 10 minutes. Cook spoonfuls in oil or
butter over a medium heat until
golden on each side.
A great way to add
vegie’s into a meal
and if your child is an
adventurous eater
even chopped herbs.
fleur and coco
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Eating Special
Feature...
never fail
cupcakes
My daughter Holly loves
making these cupcakes
and she can pretty much
do everything now (at the
age of 3 and a half) with
me supervising (she even
manages to get most of the
eggs in the bowl with no shell!)
125g plain flour
125g caster sugar
125g butter, room temperature
2 eggs
1 tsp baking powder
Vanilla essence or cocoa powder
Put everything into a mixing bowl at once and using an
electric mixer give it a really good whizz. Place in cupcake
cases then bake at 180 degrees until they spring back
when pressed gently with a fork (about 15 minutes). Turn
out onto a wire tray to cool then decorate with icing and
sprinkles/ lollies.
Clockwise from top left: Rory Burton, Holly Miller (Age 3), Sasha Burton,
Vin and Cooper Marsden (Ages 3.5 and 10 months).
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jenni and holly
Committee Contacts and Vacancies...
D
Vacancies...
o you find you have some spare time on your hands,
now that your little one may not be as dependant on you?
Why not become a volunteer for the East & Bays Parents
Centre. We are a fun bunch of Mums who enjoy being part of a
countrywide organisation, helping to provide valuable information
to parents to be in our area. Our current vacancies include:
EAST AND BAYS
PARENTS CENTRE
Committee...
Name
Committee Position and Contact Details
Anna Paton
Financial Treasurer
MOVING & MUNCHING COORDINATOR
Antonia Burton
Answer phone & Post box Coordinator
A fun role interacting with new mothers learning about infant
nutrition and development. The main tasks include handling
enrollments for the course, paying the speakers, setting up
on the night of the course, and preparing the materials. The
course runs every other month for two Wednesday nights
and you would also be responsible for answering emails that
come in about the course.
Astrid (Rose) Bloem
CBE, Baby & You Coordinator & Host, Stock Coordinator
528 3353/martie@maxnet.co.nz
Cheryl Tinholt
CBE
Dana Kazenbroot
Antenatal Booking Coordinator 579 3399/danads@xtra.co.nz
BABY & YOU CO-ORDINATOR
Fleur Curac
Newsletter Publisher
Hannah Harper
CBE Class Coordinator/Big Sister
Jenni Miller
Newsletter Editor
Michelle Marsden
President
Natalie Purcell
Membership Coordinator
Nicole Williams
Website & Facebook Manager
Renee Woolcott
Day to Day Treasurer
Ruby Sims
Newsletter/Kiwi Parent Distributor
Sarah Smith
Grants / Funding
Vanessa Thomas
Secretary
Vanessa Wells
Moving & Munching Coordinator 021 2151327/vanessacwells@gmail.com
Yusnidar (Yus) Yusof
Advertising Coordinator
521 0937/yusnidaryusof@gmail.com
Vacant
Baby & You Co-ordinator
Vacant
Pack Making Coordinator We will soon (in the next few months) be looking for a
special person to take over the organisation of our Baby &
You classes. Baby & You is a course that we run once the
precious wee bundles have arrived. It is for Mums to come
along with their new ones for a 6 week course to gain as
much support and information as possible. Subjects such
as CPR, physio, baby massage etc are held. You will be
responsible for co-ordinating class speakers, being present
at the class to set up, arrange morning tea (choccie biscuits
tea/coffee etc). This role is a paid role, as you will need to be
at the centre each week for approx 2-3 hours. Usually Baby
& You classes are run on a Wednesday morning, sometimes
when it is super busy you will need to arrange a second
class in the week, usually on a Friday. So this is ideal for a
Mum that has a little time on their hands! Your wee ones are
welcome to come with you.
PACK MAKING COORDINATOR
Putting together Practical Parenting packs and ensuring Bounty
packs are available for handout at the centre.The job involves
ordering Huggies gift bags, a variety of leaflets/samples and
bounty Packs. Orders take place every 3 months. Once in a while
photocopying is necessary. Then compiling all these inserts and
adding them to the Huggies gift bag. (once experienced will take
roughly 90 mins for 24 bags, every 6 weeks). Can be made well
in advance covering 3 or 4 classes at once.
For more details or if you are interested in taking on
any of these roles, please contact Michelle by email
marsdenmm@gmail.com or phone 021840188.
Committee Member Benefits
• Access to parent education programmes and centre activities
• Access to antenatal (childbirth) classes
• A one year subscription to Kiwiparent magazine
• Exclusive discounts through baby and parent suppliers
• Monthly newsletters, helpful news and information
• Invaluable parental support and friendships
• Enabling you to make a difference in your local community
For Sale at EBPC
SWEET WILLIAM MUSLINS
Triple-layered, easily-washed Muslins.
These soft cloths are perfect for bathing baby’s face
& body or wrap grated fruit in it for baby to suck on.
Double stitched to prevent fraying.
Wraps (pack of 3) $40
Washcloths
(pack of 3) $12
Want to place an order?
Please contact Rose on: Email: martie@maxnet.co.nz
Phone: 528 3353
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THE LIBRARY
Support...
LOCAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Plunket Family Centre, Meadowbank
521 5025
Plunket Support Line
0800 933922
La Leche League
536 6533
Miscarriage Support Auckland
378 4060
Barnardos Parent Helpline
0800 4727368
Trauma & Birth Stress Support Group
575 7404
Allergy Awareness Association Inc.
303 2024
SKIP
476 6948
EBPC Dad’s Group
We have a large range of books encompassing all things
baby/child related from fertility to conception, birth and
up to the first five years of life such as:
• New Zealand Pregnancy Book by Sue Pallon
• What to Expect when you’re expecting by Eisenberg
• New Pregnancy & Birth Book by Mariam Stoppard
• Complete Baby & Childcare by Miriam Stoppard
• What to expect the toddler years by Eisenberg
• Growing Healthy Children by Patricia McVeagh
• Parenting, Love & Logic by Cline & Fay
We also have some great books for dads such as:
• How to be a pregnant father by Peter Mayle
• Fathering from the fast lane—Bruce Robinson
East and Bays Parents Centre library is open for
issues and returns during Baby and You classes every
Wednesday from 9:30 am to 12:00 and is also open during
other courses for attending course members. The library
and returns box can be found in room MR1 (where all
Childbirth Education classes are held).
For more information please phone Rose on 528 3353
We’re keen to get a Dad’s Group together...
We’ve had a great response to our Dad’s Group, to those
that have responded we will be in contact soon,
so if you’re interested in taking part, please contact
Michelle Marsden: marsdenmm@gmail.com
For Sale at EBPC
DRICOT and
NZ WOOLLEN BLANKETS
• Designed and made in New Zealand from 100%
New Zealand wool
• Unique Thermacell weave especially good for babies
as they are light and allow freedom of movement
• The natural properties of wool ensure better
temperature regulation in the micro-climate of the bed
and keep your business
in the minds of our parents!
Our volunteer-run EBPC needs advertisers to cover our
newsletter production costs. Your ad will reach over 250
child-focused families in the East and Bays area.
B&W Per Issue
B&W Per Year
Colour Per Issue*
Colour Per Year*
Business Card
$28.00
$140.00
$33.00
$170.00
1/4 Page
$50.00
$250.00
$65.00
$330.00
1/2 Page (A5)
$80.00
$408.00
$105.00
$535.00
Full Page (A4)
$140.00
$714.00
$175.00
$890.00
Insert
$80.00
$408.00
$80.00
$408.00
* Colour spaces are limited and will be given to the first colour ads booked per issue.
• Perfect all year round, one layer is ideal for summer
add another for perfect winter warmth
To place an ad in our next issue or for more information,
contact Yus Yusof at yusnidaryusof@gmail.com or 521 0937
Dri Cot: 70x90cm $45
PLUS: Subscribe for a year and we will add a link to
Satin-edged / woven-edged blankets: Cot: 110x150cm $70
Organic (ivory) blankets: Cot: 110x150cm $80
Bassinet blankets: 80x100cm $45
Want to place an order?
Please contact Rose on: Email: martie@maxnet.co.nz
Phone: 528 3353
Check out our website for available colours.
www.parentscentre.org.nz/east-and-bays
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Antenatal Course M0112 All information that was provided at time of print
Parent’s Names
Baby’s Name
Baby’s Birthdate and Weight
Kath & Karl Blakie
Ruby Elizabeth Blakie
3rd Feb, 2.4kg
Steph & Chris Baker
Zoe Abigail Baker
19th Feb, 2.6kg
Rebecca Lees & Oliver Jones
Blake Alexander Ingram Jones
19th March, 3.3kg
Melanie & Fahad Hayat
Milah Annie Hayat
27th Feb, 3.35kg
Stephanie Woods & Todd Nicholls
Evelyn (Evie) Margaret Nicholls
29th Feb, 2.77kg
Lisa & Matthew Payton
Olivia Anne Payton
6th March, 3.75kg
(Tuesday) Lara & Greg Posa
Sophia Rose Posa
10th Feb, 2.1kg
Carmana Chu & Dexter Cheung
Parker Cheung
7th Feb, 2kg
Dianne Rafter & Grant Fleetwood
Amelia Mae Fleetwood
2nd March, 3.4kg
Krista Priscott & Casey Shearer
George Sebastian Shearer
7th March, 4.51kg
Trudi & Nick Carter
Spencer Carter
29th Feb, 3.17kg
Kal & Viran Ranchhod
Kieren Ranchod
19th Feb, 1.4kg
Luciana Fumeo & Daniel Hynes
Dylan Hynes
17th Feb, 3.74kg
Parent’s Names
Baby’s Name
Kathryn & Fraser Morgan
Kara Jane Morgan
8th April, 2.75kg
Sacha & Glenn Palmer
Farrah Rose Palmer
2nd April, 3.5kg
Geraldine & Gareth Kelsey
Louis Alfie Kelsey
27th April, 3.26kg
Ainsley White & Blair Siegel
Benjamin (Ben) William Siegel
27th April, 3.070kg
Rachael & Stuart Barnard
Rosa Barnard
29th March, 3.35kg
Bridget & Andrew Collins
Jacob William Collins
11th March, 2.925kg
Emma Crozier & Sam Bowen
George Pax Bowen
29th March, 3.83kg
Katrina & Chris Browne
Luke Browne
12th April, 3.11kg
Rachel & Nick Wilson
Noah Wilson
3rd April, 3.015kg
Anj Brown & Leigh Miller
Sophie Leigh Miller
29th March, 3.26kg
Sam Persico & David Parsons
Mia Rebecca Parsons
16th April, 3.1kg
Stephanie McCallum & Hamish Donnithorne
Callum William Donnithorne
12th March, 6lb
Parent’s Names
Baby’s Name
Angie & Jeremy Gibbons
Alexandra Rose Gibbons
1st March, 3.37kg
Jessie & Rodney O'Connor
Madeline Grace O'Connor
28th Dec 2011, 3.28kg
Natasha Weightman & David van Dam
Joe Kerry van Dam
1st Jan, 3.625kg
Sara & Luke Thompson
Charlotte Annabel Thompson
4th Jan, 3.2kg
Claire & Tim Denison
Cora Lily Noelle Denison
17th Jan, 3.17kg
Amy Lovell & Carl Bringans
Carter Joshua Bringans
31st Jan, 3.995kg
Julie Brewer & Allen Paul
Amélie Éabha Paul
2nd Jan, 3.3kg
Chloe & Mischa Pandelidis
Luca Dimitrios John Pandelidis
10th Feb, 4.19kg
Monique & Richard Kim
Edwin Doyool Kim
30th Jan, 3.87kg
Debbie Graves & Justin Weir
Stella Rose Weir
5th Feb, 3.77kg
Nikky Jenkins & Jiva Muthu
Emily Maddison Jenkins-Muthu
5th Jan, 3.42kg
Samantha Fitch & Karl Verhoef
Hunter Craig Cohen Fitch
1st Feb, 3.99kg
Trish & Nick Whitwell
Angus Michael Whitwell
4th Feb, 3.36kg
Dana & Dion Kazenbroot
Cole Franciscus Arthur Kazenbroot
16th Jan, 9lb1
CBE: Cheryl Tinholt Antenatal Co-ordinator: Michelle Marsden
Class Co-ordinator: Lisa Payton
Baby
Arrivals...
CBE: Cheryl Tinholt
Antenatal Co-ordinator: Rose Bloem
Antenatal Course M0212 16
CBE: Cheryl Tinholt
Antenatal Co-ordinator: Dana Kazenbroot
Antenatal Course M1311