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healthy diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle at any time, but especially vital if you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

Healthy eating keeps you feeling good and gives your baby the essential nutrients they need in utero.

A healthy diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle at any time, but especially vital if you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Healthy eating keeps you feeling good and gives your baby the essential nutrients they need in utero.

Overall, aim for a balanced diet, with an appropriate blend of all the five food groups: • vegetables and legumes • breads and cereals • milk, yoghurt and cheese • meat, poultry, fish and alternatives • fruit.

Avoid alcohol during pregnancy as there is no safe level in regards harm to yourself or baby.

Foods containing protein help the baby grow. Meat, fish, chicken, eggs, milk, cheeses, nuts, beans and peas are all good sources of protein.

Aim to drink 6-8 glasses of water every day – most town ater contains fluoride, which helps your growing baby’s teeth develop strong enamel.

Some water supplies say from a tank do not have fluoride.

You will probably find that you are more hungry than usual, but you don’t need to ‘eat for two’ – even if you are expecting twins or triplets.

Have a healthy breakfast every day because this can help you to avoid snacking on foods that are high in fat and sugar.

Eating healthily often means just changing the amounts of different

foods you eat so that your diet is varied, rather than cutting out all your favourites.

You will need to be careful with your diet if you develop gestational diabetes – your doctor or midwife will advise you.

Fruit and vegetables Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables because these provide vitamins and minerals, as well as fibre, which helps digestion and prevents constipation.

Eat a variety of fruit and vegetables a day – these can be fresh, frozen, canned, dried or juiced. Always wash them carefully. Cook vegetables lightly in a little water, or eat them raw but well washed, to get the benefit of the nutrients they contain.

Starchy foods (carbohydrates) Starchy foods are an important source of vitamins and fibre, and are satisfying without containing too many calories. They include bread, potatoes, breakfast cereals, rice, pasta, noodles, maize, millet, oats, sweet potatoes, yams and cornmeal. These foods should be the main part of every meal. Eat wholemeal instead of processed (white) varieties when you can.

Protein Sources of protein include meat (but avoid liver), fish (however, avoid fish that is high in mercury such as shark/flake, marlin or broadbill/ swordfish), poultry, eggs, beans, pulses and nuts. Eat some protein every day. Choose lean meat, remove the skin from poultry, and cook it using only a little fat. Make sure eggs, poultry, pork, burgers and sausages are cooked all the way through. Check that there is no pink meat, and that juices have no pink or red in them. Try to eat two portions of fish a week, one of which should be oily fish such as sardines or mackerel.

Dairy Dairy foods such as milk, cheese, and yoghurt are important because they contain calcium and other nutrients that your baby needs.

Choose reduced fat varieties wherever possible. There are some cheeses that should be avoided - see Foods to avoid.

Limit foods that are high in sugar, fat and salt These foods includes all spreading fats (such as butter), oils, salad dressings, cream, chocolate, crisps, biscuits, pastries, ice-cream, cake, puddings and fizzy drinks. You should eat only a small amount of these foods. Sugar contains calories without providing any other nutrients, and can contribute to weight gain, obesity and tooth decay. Fat is very high in calories, and eating more fatty foods is likely to make you put on weight.

Having too much saturated fat can increase the amount of cholesterol in the blood, which increases the chance of developing heart disease. Try to cut down on saturated fat, and have foods rich in polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fat instead, such as oils, spreads, nut butters/pastes and avocado.

Limit foods containing added salt and don’t add salt in cooking or at the table.

Preparing food safely • Wash fruit, vegetables and salads to remove all traces of soil, which may contain toxoplasma, a parasite that can cause toxoplasmosis toxoplasmosis can harm your unborn baby.

• Wash all surfaces and utensils, and your hands, after preparing raw meat - this will help to avoid toxoplasmosis.

• Make sure that raw foods are stored separately from ready-to-eat foods, otherwise there’s a risk of contamination - this is to avoid other types of food poisoning from meat (such as salmonella, campylobacter and E. Coli).

• Use a separate chopping board for raw meats.

• Heat ready meals until they’re piping hot all the way through - this is especially important for meals containing poultry.

You also need to make sure that some foods, such as eggs and sausages, are cooked very thoroughly.

Healthy snacks If you get hungry between meals, don’t eat snacks that are high in fat and/or sugar, such as sweets, biscuits, crisps or chocolate. Instead, choose from the following nutritious snacks: • sandwiches or pitta bread filled with grated cheese, grilled chicken, mashed tuna, salmon or sardines and salad • salad vegetables, such as carrot, celery or cucumber • low-fat yoghurt hummus with bread or vegetable sticks • ready-to-eat apricots, figs or prunes • vegetable and bean soups • unsweetened breakfast cereals, or porridge, with milk • milky drinks or unsweetened fruit juices • fresh fruit • baked beans on toast or a baked potato.

www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/healthy-diet-during-pregnancy. Sources: Eat for Health (Healthy eating during your pregnancy brochure). NHMRC Australian Dietary Guidelines (Healthy eating when you’re pregnant or breastfeeding)

RECOMMENDED SERVINGS The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating recommends the following servings per day for pregnant women: • 8 ½ servings from the bread, cereals, rice, pasta, noodles group - an example of one serve is 1 slice of bread; ½ medium bread roll; ½ cup of cooked rice, pasta or noodles; ½ cup of cooked porridge or 2/3 cup of breakfast cereal flakes.

• There is an allowance of about 15g a day for poly or monounsaturated fats and oils that can be used to spread on breads or rolls or used elsewhere in the diet.

• 5 servings from the vegetables, legumes group - an example of one serve is 75g or 1/2 cup cooked vegetables; 1/2 cup cooked dried beans, peas, lentils or

canned beans; 1 cup of salad vegetables; or 1 small potato.

• 2 servings of fruit - an example of one serve is 1 medium apple; 2 small pieces (150g) of fruit (apricots, kiwi fruit, plums); 1 cup of diced fruit pieces or canned fruit; 1/2 cup of fruit juice; or 1 1/2 tablespoons of sultanas.

• 2 ½ servings from the milk, yoghurt, cheese group - an example of one serve is 250ml of milk; 250ml of calcium fortified soy beverages; 40g (2 slices) of cheese; or 200g (1 small carton) of yoghurt.

• 3 to 4 servings from the meat, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts and legumes group - an example of one serve is 65g cooked meat or chicken; 1 cup of cooked beans; 100g cooked fish fillet; 30g nuts or seeds; or 2 large eggs.

Note: You get plenty of fats and oils from the amount used with cereal foods and from meat, eggs, cheese, peanut butter, margarine, and so on, so fats and oils aren’t included separately.

For more information check out the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating.

Cutting edge technology in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ultrasound

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ltrasound technology in Obstetrics and Gynaecology has evolved very fast since the seminal paper in Lancet Medical journal by Prof. Ian Donald from Glasgow in 1958. Fifty years on, it is impossible to conceive of practicing Obstetrics and Gynaecology without the use of various ultrasound techniques. New ultrasound imaging capabilities are increasing the diagnostic power every year.

High –tech machines are equipped with high-end softwares to master the different tasks.

In Obstetrics, the normality and malformations are detected more precisely and in earlier weeks of gestation. In normal uneventful pregnancies, 3D/4D images brings prospective parents more close to the reality and creates a strong bonding to their unborn child.

In Gynaecology, the details and clarity of the images obtained and the capability of 3D reconstruction creates an entirely new platform for co-operation and decisionmaking in the management of different gynecological conditions.

The assessment of uterine

anomalies, endometrial cavity lesions, tubal patency and extent of endometriosis lesions can now be established using ultrasound- based procedures.

Perth Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ultrasound (POGU) Mt Lawley has high-tech machines which are designed for day-to-day Obstetrics and Gynaecology imaging as well as advanced women’s health practice to obtain confident answers for complex women’s health issues. The expertise and the experience in detailed assessment of the pelvis and use of 3D imaging also helps in detecting pathologies more accurately on a routine pelvic scan. 3D scanning is routinely done during all the pregnancy scans.

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A note from the Editor The Conception to Birth magazine series is created by the parents at Kids In Perth as being a list of important reminders as you’re going through this critical and life changing experience.

Imagine this as being your companion guide or best friend who’s there for you when you’re trying to fall pregnant, through to, when you’re navigating through the challenges of toddler tantrums!

It’s designed to also be an important list of reminder items which you can keep for yourself or pass onto other friends and family.

We’ve gone to great effort to put together a great list of products and services from reputable organisations and businesses inside this second issue; every participant in this book has been carefully chosen because they are important for any new mother.

Once again, we wish you well and hope we have been helpful along the way. Please do keep in touch with us through our monthly publication Kids In Perth- The Parents’ Paper and follow us on social media where you can connect with other likeminded mothers!

Good luck and all the best.

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Bracing for the Baby Bump!

Financial Planning for Young Families Quality financial advice can help expecting parents deal with new financial pressures before and after their baby is born.

Expense considerations include a reduction in cash flow in households used to having 2 incomes. Taking maternity or paternity leave can greatly affect the family budget. Expecting parents should create a savings plan before the arrival of the baby, and map out how they intend to live on a decreased income. Planning for each expense and watching for discounted items is also advised – for example, do not go overboard with expensive cots and prams, and consider second-hand goods. Finally, couples should weigh up whether to use a private or public hospital for the delivery of their child.

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Another consideration is life insurance. It is a bit of a morbid discussion, but the death of a partner leaves the surviving parent with the difficult task of providing 20 or more years of care on their own. At the very least, the home mortgage needs to be paid off via life insurance. You have the reassurance that if anything happens to your partner, there is at least a home to live in.

Additionally, parents should ensure their Wills are up to date, and consider Powers of Attorney and Guardianship.

Before falling pregnant, couples should have the full suite of life insurance products in place: these include death, total and permanent disability, trauma, and income protection. It may be possible to save money by paying for this insurance via your superannuation fund. Some insurers also offer life insurance options for young children. These provide financial support if a child is diagnosed with a serious medical condition.

Planning for your child’s education is also important. There are a range of options which include tax effective long-term insurance bonds, education savings plans, a family trust, a dedicated savings account or managed funds.

Immunisation & FLU your child PREGNANCY

The seasonal influenza vaccine, or “flu shot”, is recommended and funded for pregnant women under the National Immunisation Program. It is can be given at any time during pregnancy.

Women face a high risk of severe consequences if they contract influenza during pregnancy. The flu shot is safe for pregnant women, and provides effective protection for you and your new-born baby for the first six months of their life.

More information about influenza and the influenza vaccine is available here: www.immunise.health.gov.au The adult dTpa (diphtheriatetanus-acellular pertussis) vaccine is also recommended for pregnant women in their third trimester of pregnancy.

This vaccine protects the mother against pertussis (commonly called whopping cough) but also the newborn as the mum passes on her antibodies via the placenta.

Whooping cough can be very severe in very young infants and can cause death.

Vaccination of pregnant women with dTpa is the best way to protect infants against whooping cough when they are too young to receive their vaccines recommended from 2 months of age.

Getting immunised Speak to your maternal / child health nurse or your general practitioner to access this free immunisation under the National Immunisation Program.

The dTpa vaccine it is not funded under the National Immunisation Program for pregnant women.

For information about immunisation in your area, contact WA Health Department.

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mmunisation protects children (and adults) against harmful infections before they come into contact with them in the community.

It uses the body’s natural defence mechanism - the immune response to build resistance to specific infections and helps children stay healthy by preventing serious infections.

Vaccines for babies and young children are funded under the National Immunisation Program.

In Australia, babies and children are immunised against the following diseases: • chickenpox • diphtheria • haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) • hepatitis B • measles • meningococcal C • mumps • pneumococcal infection • poliomyelitis (polio) • rotavirus (for babies under six months) • rubella • tetanus • whooping cough.

Some children should have the flu vaccine each autumn. Children aged 12 to 13 should be vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) through their schools.

Most vaccines recommended in the program are given by injection.

Some combine several vaccines in the one injection.

Learn more about the difference between vaccination and immunisation.

A copy of the immunisation schedule is available at Immunise Australia’s website www.immunise.health.gov.au

Why do children get so many immunisations?

A number of immunisations are required in the first few years of a child’s life to protect the child against the most serious childhood

infectious diseases. The immune system in young children does not work as well as the immune system in older children and adults, because it is still immature. Therefore more doses of the vaccine are needed.

In the first months of life, a baby is protected from most infectious diseases by antibodies from their mother which are transferred to the baby during pregnancy. When these antibodies wear off, the baby is at risk of serious infections and so the first immunisations are given before these antibodies have gone.

Another reason why children get many immunisations is that new vaccines against serious infections continue to be developed. The number of injections is reduced by the use of combination vaccines, where several vaccines are combined into one injection.

Where you can have your child immunised Immunisations can be provided by your doctor, immunisation clinics, local councils, community child health nurses and some hospitals.

Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR) A record of your child’s immunisation history is kept by the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR), which is run by Medicare Australia.

It gives you and health professionals many benefits, such as: • an immunisation history statement when your child turns 1, 2 and 5 years of age • documents to help with eligibility for some family payments • the option of getting a copy of your child’s immunisation details at any time the ability to track immunisation levels in Australia to assist health professionals to monitor disease outbreaks.

To get your child’s records, should you need it as part of your child’s school requirements, you can contact the ACIR by phone on 1800 653 809.

No jab, no pay In order to receive the Family Tax Benefit Part A supplement and Child Care Benefit, your child needs to be up to date with their immunisation schedule or have a medical exemption if they are unable to be vaccinated.

Find out more at the Department of Social Services.

What are the side effects of immunisation?

Many children get minor sideeffects such as redness, soreness and swelling at the injection site, mild fever, and being irritable or unsettled. If your child has any of these side-effects, give them extra fluids to drink, don’t overdress them if they feel hot and consider giving them paracetamol to help ease any fever or soreness. Most side effects are short-lasting and the child recovers without any problems.

Serious reactions to vaccinations are very rare. However, if they do occur, take your child to the doctor immediately.

More information Immunise Australia Information Line on 1800 671 811 or visit www.immunise.health.gov.au Australian Childhood Immunisation Register on 1800 653 809 or visit their website www.humanservices.gov.au

PREGNANT? Have you considered HypnoBirthing®?

What is HypnoBirthing® I hear you ask. HypnoBirthing® a childbirth education program that was conceived by Marie Mongan, who instinctively knew that labour and birth did not have to be a painful or fearful experience. She initially developed the program for her daughter in 1990, and it is now taught in 46 countries.

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HypnoBirthing® combines selfhypnosis (think of daydreaming) with relaxation and breathing techniques, positive imagery, and affirmations.

The aim of the program is to teach couples how they can have a positive and empowering labour and birth experience. It does not guarantee a

pain-free labour and birth, but many women describe the experience as 'comfortable'. Studies have shown that it can reduce the need for medical interventions (eg. inductions, epidurals, caesareans, etc).

My name is Justine, and I am a mother, Midwife, and NICU Nurse. Having done the HypnoBirthing® program when I was pregnant in 2013, I knew I wanted to teach it to other pregnant couples. I love teaching this program - it just makes so much sense, and I have seen first-hand that it works!

My group classes are held in a comfortable, informal setting, and there is a maximum of 4 couples/class. The cost of the course includes all course materials and ongoing email support. Plus, as a midwife I can answer just about any question you might have about pregnancy, labour, birth, and beyond.

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Prepare well for pregnancy, birth & beyond

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Their classes and groups are based on the latest up-to-date information and delivered in an inclusive, engaging and positive way by highly experienced staff.

They have an extensive lending library, and they provide impartial midwifery advice to pregnant women and their partners wherever they are having their baby. TheBumpWA offers support for the early days with a newborn with low cost lactation consultation when you are getting breastfeeding established, and parent and baby groups where you can meet others who are also learning to deal with the demands of early parenting.

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Feelings, Relationships & Pregnancy

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regnancy can mean the beginning of a new stage in a woman’s life, with all the changes that new stage can bring.

People talk about obvious ones - cravings, fatigue, nausea, body shape - but there are also situations like negotiating new working arrangements and reworking your finances that can make this a difficult time.

As well as physical, financial and social changes, many women experience emotional changes during pregnancy too.

Mixed emotions are a normal and necessary part of preparing to become a parent.

It can be helpful for both expectant mums and dads to learn about ways to help themselves and others through this time of change.

Read parenting books, talk to family members and friends about their experiences as new parents and take some time to think about who might be able to provide support if you need it.

While preparation is important, it is also good to remember that you can’t prepare for everything. Like unexpected physical health complications (for example, high blood pressure), mental health problems can affect any woman during pregnancy. Talking about your feelings can be the first step towards feeling better.

It’s very important to look after yourself and recognise if you are finding it difficult to manage from day to day. If you have been feeling sad, down, worried or anxious for a while and this is starting to affect your life, it’s time to seek help.

Relationships Pregnancy will bring about big changes to your relationship, especially if this is your first baby. Some people cope with these changes easily, while others find it harder.

Everybody is different.

It’s quite common for couples to have arguments every now and then during pregnancy, however much they’re looking forward to having the baby. Some of these may be nothing to do with the pregnancy, but others may be caused by one of you feeling worried about the future and how you’re going to cope. It’s important to realise that during pregnancy there are understandable reasons for the odd difficulty between you, and good reasons for feeling closer and more loving.

Support in labour One practical question you will need to discuss is how you will cope with labour and whether your partner will be there.

Many fathers want to be present at their baby’s birth. It can help to find out about your birth options, including where you can give birth.

If your relationship is problematic, abusive or violent, get help. There are organisations that can help, such as 1800 RESPECT (call 1800 737 732) that can provide advice and assistance.

Find out more about getting help for domestic abuse at the Department of Human Services.

It may be that you don’t have a partner during this pregnancy, and you need extra support from family or friends. You may wish to talk to your midwife about some of the services that are available.

Family and friends Pregnancy is a special time for you and your partner, and there may be a lot of other people around you who are interested in your baby, such as your parents, sisters, brothers and friends.

People can offer a great deal of help in all sorts of ways, and you’ll probably be glad of their interest and support. But sometimes it can feel as if they’re taking over. If this is how you feel, it can help everyone if you explain gently that there are some decisions that only you and your partner can make, and some things that you prefer to do on your own.

You may also find that being pregnant puts you on the receiving end of a lot of advice and perhaps a bit of criticism, too. Sometimes the advice is helpful, sometimes not. Sometimes the criticism can really hurt. The important thing is to decide what is right for you. After all, it is your pregnancy and your baby.

Coping if you’re alone If you’re pregnant and on your own, it’s important to have people you can share your feelings with who can offer you support. Sorting out problems, whether personal or medical, is often difficult when you’re by yourself. It’s better to find someone to talk to rather than let things get you down.

Ask someone you trust to support you at the birth Just because you don’t have a partner doesn’t mean you have to go to antenatal visits by yourself and cope with labour on your own. You have the right to take whoever you like: a friend, sister, or perhaps your mum.

Involve your birth partner in antenatal classes if you can, and let him or her know what you want from them. It may help to discuss your birth plan with them so that they understand your wishes for labour.

You can also ask your midwife if there are antenatal classes in your area that are run especially for single women.

Plan ahead Think about how you’ll manage after the birth. Will there be people around to help and support you? If there’s nobody who can give you support, it might help to discuss your situation with someone.

www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au - Sources: beyondblue (Pregnancy and new parents). Department of Health (Tips for parents: babies). Jean Hailes (New Parents).

• Nipple stimulation is the only scientifically proven method of legitimately bringing on labour. This method is called "the comfort technique".

• The longest known pregnancy lasted for a year and 10 days.

Pregnancies normally last around 280 days, but as Beulah Hunter from Los Angeles discovered, sometimes they can last over a year.

• Babies cry in the womb. It's clear from 4D scans that babies frown in the womb, but scientists have also been able to tell from measuring their breathing patterns that unborn babies also cry. This, they say, isn't necessarily because they're upset – they're just practising.

• Once you are about four months pregnant, your baby begins to urinate inside of you. In fact, they pee up to one litre a day! If that doesn't gross you out, knowing that your little one drinks it surely will.

• Dad gaining weight too? Sharing pregnancy symptoms with your baby daddy is a thing. Scientists have documented this happening all over the world!

• Placenta is Latin for “Cake.”

• In Australia, most women opt for pain relief. 3 out of 4 women who experienced onset labour said yes to medication.

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Our team are all women and have personal experience in these areas along with extensive knowledge, contacts and resources to support you.

We are non-judgmental and are here to help with any difficulties you are facing, whether you believe they are small or insurmountable.

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I tried a recipe-kit delivery service and here’s what I thought

By Andreea Johnstone

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f you’re like me, the question of “What’s for dinner?� can make your spine tingle. Even when I know it’s coming, I’d find myself unprepared. Don’t get me wrong, I’m well organised, and I like to think I’ve got my s#*t together. But when it comes to planning a weekly menu, I’d always leave it till the last minute.

I live a busy life: I’ve 2 young children, work four days a week, hit the gym on Tuesday and Thursday, and despite what my husband thinks, I still do most of the household jobs.

This leaves very little time for the things I love, like playing with the kids, having a glass of wine with the husband, or reading crime thrillers in a hot bath.

There were three things I really loved about You Plate It: They sent me everything, including meats and herbs, all pre-measured and neatly packed in a “kit� for each recipe. This made cooking so much faster.

the chef send his favourites.

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The ingredients were fantastic quality, much better than my local Coles, and I loved that the fresh produce was from WA – they even had a little story each week profiling a local farmer who grows what they send.

They made it all so easy that even my husband cooked a meal. I’m pretty sure I also saved money by going to the shops less and reducing waste. Plus, the kids loved getting the weekly delivery and would insist on the driver letting them carry the box inside.

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No more “What’s for dinner?� I know exactly what we’re cooking and was able to enjoy being in the kitchen again.

Give it a try! I’m confident you’ll love it. We did!

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That’s why I decided to try a recipe-kit delivery service, I tried a few, but my favourite was from a local company called ‘You Plate It’.

The concept of a recipe-kit service is simple.

They deliver everything needed to cook midweek dinners at home.

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Child Car Restraints Explained CHILDREN UNDER 6 MONTHS

CHILDREN AGED 4 TO 7 YEARS

Must use an approved child car restraint that is: • rearward facing with a five point inbuilt harness • properly fitted to the vehicle • adjusted to fit the child’s body correctly Must not travel in the front seat of a vehicle that has a back row or rows of seats.

Best Practice Recommendations: Keep your baby in a rearward facing child car restraint with a five point inbuilt harness until they reach the height marker of the restraint.

Must use EITHER an approved: • Forward facing child restraint with a five point inbuilt harness OR • Booster seat with a five point inbuilt harness or a properly fastened and adjusted seatbelt

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CHILDREN AGED 6 MONTHS TO UNDER 4 YEARS Must use EITHER an approved: • rearward facing child car restraint with a five point inbuilt harness, OR • a forward facing child car restraint with a five point inbuilt harness • properly fitted to the vehicle • adjusted to fit the child’s body correctly Must not travel in the front seat of a vehicle that has a back row or rows of seats.

Best Practice Recommendations: Keep your child in a rearward facing child car restraint with a five point inbuilt harness until the child reaches the height marker of the restraint before moving to the next stage.

Visit the NEW Safety Demonstration site for tips and products to help reduce injuries at home.

• An approved child car restraint must meet the mandatory requirements of the joint Australian / New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS 1754) for child restraints. Restraints complying with this Standard will carry an AS/NZS compliance sticker with the five ticks.

• Restraints complying with AS/NZS 1754 manufactured before 2011 use weight limits as guides for use.

• From 2011 onwards, restraints use height markers to direct correct usage • Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the restraint that you have.

• Always check the age and history of older & second hand restraints. They should be less than 10 years old and never been involved in a crash.

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FREE Kidsafe WA Mobile App Age appropriate child safety content & reminders

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