Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 14, 2017 17:08:26 GMT 12
GOVT TO FUND PĒPI PODS FOR EVERY FAMILY THAT NEEDS IT
The government will spend $2 million on reducing the high number of unexpected deaths in infancy, providing wahakura - baby baskets also known as pēpi pods - and helping pregnant women quit smoking.
Māori babies die from SUDI at twice the rate of non-Māori.
Dr Coleman said the money would go towards a nationwide rollout of the woven flax or plastic pods, which allow babies to safely bed-share with their parents.
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/332959/govt-to-fund-pepi-pods-for-every-family-that-needs-it
The government will spend $2 million on reducing the high number of unexpected deaths in infancy, providing wahakura - baby baskets also known as pēpi pods - and helping pregnant women quit smoking.
Māori babies die from SUDI at twice the rate of non-Māori.
Dr Coleman said the money would go towards a nationwide rollout of the woven flax or plastic pods, which allow babies to safely bed-share with their parents.
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/332959/govt-to-fund-pepi-pods-for-every-family-that-needs-it