by Mamae Munn Oct 17 2017

Raise a Bundle turned one on 30 September and so did many of the Kiwi kids we are following as part of this campaign.

To celebrate we asked some of our Raise a Bundle families what advice they would give themselves a year ago.

Here is what some of our raise a bundle mums said

Mum 1

I would tell myself to listen to my instincts that you know your baby best no one else. Do not stress so much about the sleeping thing. Just go with whatever works best for you and your baby. There are no shoulds or should be. Every baby is different what works for one baby might not work for another. Know that it is okay to cry it is okay to find it tough and it is also okay to ask for help whenever you may need it. It does not make you any less of a parent to ask for help. Be kind to yourself. Take that extra minute in the shower take that extra minute hiding away in the toilet and breathe. Relax and take it all in your little bundle grows quickly. And lastly know that you are doing a great job

Mum 2

Trust your own intuition when it comes to babys health and keep going no matter what

Mum 3

Brace yourself the unsolicited advice from other parents is coming.

Mum 4

Everything is really just a phase so just try to ride it out when things like sleep issues arise. I would also say that self care is really important and to make sure you do something each day to keep you fresh and energised even when it is the last thing you might feel like doing

WHAT IS RAISE A BUNDLE

We rely on the generous support of the public our partners and fundraising to enable the 6 million worth of community services we provide every year.

The right care in a childs first 1000 days means the best possible start in life. During this time Plunket makes the difference of a lifetime to New Zealands children. But as a charity we need your help to make it happen.

Raise a Bundle is Plunkets 1000 day fundraising campaign to support the community services our amazing teams offer all across the country.

Want to help Join the Plunket fundraising team today or txt BABY to 2448 to donate a quick and easy 3. Every little bit helps.