Keeping baby safe

Checklist For Preventing Your Baby From Choking

Pēpi (babies) and tamariki (children) can choke on food at any age but those under 5 are at higher risk, and especially tamariki and pēpi under 3. Watch a video about ways to reduce the choking risk.

Emergencies - CPR

Tamariki (children) and pēpi (babies) who are not responding and not breathing normally will need CPR.

Food Safety Tips & Preparing Food For Baby

See a list of helpful hints on food safety.

Food Safety Video - Clean, Cook, Chill

Being food smart is Oscar Kightley's passion - clean, cook, chill and you'll be food smart too.

How To Prevent Your Baby Choking When They Start Solids

Avoid giving pēpi (babies) small hard foods or whole foods.

What To Do If Your Baby Chokes

If your baby is choking, they may not be able to make any noise. For babies up to 1 year: If your baby is unconscious, do CPR. If your baby is conscious, find out what steps to follow.