Whakatipu - getting started
Whakatipu encourages and supports whānau in parenting tamariki, from conception to five years. Using humour, stories, activities and tikanga-based learning for all parents.
Growing your way, growing your future!
Whakatipu information helps whānau to understand how they can nurture tamariki and their growing brains through everyday play and activities.
There's a collection of easy waiata and pakiwaitara you can share with your whānau.
Whakatipu whakapapa
Te Kākano
Conception to birth
Booklet 1: Pregnancy
Te Pihinga
Birth to 18 months
Booklet 1: Birth – six months
Booklet 2: Seven months – 12 months
Booklet 3: 13 months – 18 months
Te Kōhuri
19 months to three years
Booklet 1: 19 months – 24 months
Booklet 2: 25 months – 30 months
Booklet 3: 31 months – 36 months
Te Māhuri
Three years to five years
Booklet 1: Three years – four years
Booklet 2: Four years – five years
Take a look at some of the activities whānau can do now to prepare for pēpi.
