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Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and 0-5 Years Resources

First Food for Chinese Babies

First Food for Chinese Babies is available in English and Chinese. Research by dietitian Ada Cheung identified the need for the resource, and it was then further developed by dietitian Susan Choie with input from Chinese Plunket nurses and families.

The resource is available free of charge within the Auckland region from the Regional Public Health Service Resource Rooms. For those outside Auckland, the cost is $10 for 20 copies including postage and handling.

  • Contact Lily Neumegan, ARPHS, Private Bag 92605, Symonds Street, Auckland 1001.

Planning Nutritious Long Day Care Menus

This resource was developed by the South Australian Child Care Nutrition Partnership whose aim is to promote good nutrition for 0-5 year old children in South Australian childcare settings. It includes a nutrition checklist and support materials to assist childcare centres to provide nutritious food for children in their care.

  • The resource can be downloaded from www.chdf.org.au. Search for Child Care Nutrition Partnership in the Quick Links section.

Heart Foundation Resources for Early Childhood

The Heart Foundation has a range of resources for early childhood centres including the Healthy Heart Award Programme for Early Childhood Centres, Yummy Food suggestions for under fives in a number of languages, including Māori, Cook Island Māori, Samoan, Tongan, Niuean, and Tokelauan, and the Te Oma Nui, (Māori Language) for Te Kohanga Reo.

Food and Nutrition Guide for Under Fives

This book was written in response to many nutrition requests from early childhood centres. It covers, the Food and Nutrition Guide for Under Fives, nutrition for preschoolers (0-5 years) infant feeding problems and nutritional issues, menu planning for children in childcare, kitchen safety and food fun for preschoolers. The book costs $15.00 (plus postage and packaging).

Nutrition in Pregnancy

Nutrition in Pregnancy was specifically written for New Zealand Lead Maternity Carers. It covers nutrition issues from fertility to twins, prevention of allergies to artificial sweeteners, and heavy metals to calcium requirements. Written by a public health dietitian with input from midwives, lactation consultants and dietitians, this resource has accompanying fact sheets for women and their families. A CDRom of the resource is also available.

Healthy Nibbles for Tots – newsletters for Early Childhood Centres

The Nutrition and Physical Activity team, at Community and Public Health, Christchurch write a Healthy Nibbles for Tots newsletter which gets distributed to early childhood centres. The newsletters cover a range of information including:

  • fussy eaters
  • snacks for healthy teeth
  • active child, active learner
  • the best drinks for children.

Order these free of charge from: www.cph.co.nz/New-and-News/Healthy-Nibbles-for-Tots.asp.

Active Movement for Under Fives

Sport and Recreation New Zealand has developed a set of printed activity guides and two DVDs to promote the importance of moving for children aged 0-5 years.

Active Movement begins when your baby is conceived. It is just as important for newborns as it is for older children.

Active Movement develops:

  • a life-long interest in being physically active
  • an understanding of the body and how to move
  • bones and muscles
  • confidence and self-esteem
  • memory
  • the eyes
  • a willingness to try challenging activities
  • the ability to work with others
  • speech and language
  • the brain.

Contact your nearest Regional Sports Trust on 0800 ACTIVE (0800 22 8483) to order resources.