About this project
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Introducing the pepi-pod The pepi-pod is a safe sleep option for babies more vulnerable to accidental suffocation and sudden infant death. It is a sister to other safe sleep options such as the wahakura and waikawa, both hand woven from flax. The pepi-pod offers a low-cost, readily available option, that complements the wahakura. The wahakura has been promoted in Maori communities for some time as a solution to the concerning smoking+bedsharing risk. It comes with clear rules of use, as does the pepi-pod. Wahakura is a culturally rich concept that means 'holder of what is precious'. It is hand-woven from harekeke, or flax, and being hand-crafted, supply is limited. Not all babies who need extra protection have access to the protection of wahakura and its rules. Pepi-pods can fill this gap. For more information about wahakura go to www.maorisids.org.nz. |
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Please - Christchurch babies need your help The aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake makes it more difficult for parents to provide safe sleeping environments for young vulnerable babies. Aftershocks, displaced living circumstances, loss of possessions, fear and grief all contribute. We want to provide 1000 pepi-pods to help parents protect their precious babies during this disruptive time. Who are our more vulnerable babies? Babies born prematurely, of low birth weigh, not breasyfed, or babies exposed to smoking during pregnancy, are all more vulnerable to accidental suffocation in their first six months, and also to sudden infant death. Safe sleep conditions are critical for this group. To update yourself on understanding sudden infant death click here. |
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Total safe sleep package We plan to provide a total package of;
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