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Find out what to expect at your Plunket Well Child Tamariki Ora visits
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Supporting you and your whānau from birth to five years
Every family in Aotearoa New Zealand can receive free Well Child Tamariki Ora visits with Plunket. These start when your baby is around six weeks old, until they turn five.
Your midwife or LMC might enrol you with Plunket for Well Child checks, or you can self-enrol on our website（https://www.plunket.org.nz/plunket-and-you/sign-up-with-plunket/）.
Regular Plunket visits help you track your child’s growth, learning, and wellbeing. They also give you a chance to ask questions and get extra support when you need it.
Below you’ll find information about Well Child Tamariki Ora appointments, when your Plunket visits happen, and what to expect.
When do Plunket visits happen?
Once you're enrolled with Plunket（https://www.plunket.org.nz/plunket-and-you/sign-up-with-plunket/）, we'll see your whānau for Well Child Tamariki Ora appointments from when your pēpi is a newborn up until age five. Our friendly team will give you a call when you're first enrolled, to schedule your first few visits.
We take a team approach to your care, so you may see either a Plunket nurse（https://www.plunket.org.nz/about-plunket/our-people/our-nurses/） or a health worker（https://www.plunket.org.nz/about-plunket/our-people/our-health-workers-and-kaiawhina/） (Plunket Kaiāwhina or Community Karitane), based on what you wish to discuss or the support you need.
There are several ways you can see us: we can come to your home, or meet you at one of our clinics in your neighbourhood or another location like a marae. We offer scheduled visits as well as drop-in clinics（https://www.plunket.org.nz/plunket-and-you/services-we-offer/drop-in-clinics/） in many locations.
Under the Ministry of Health’s Well Child Tamariki Ora programme, appointments are usually scheduled when your child is aged around:
4-7 weeks
8-12 weeks
3-4 months
5-8 months
9-14 months
15-23 months
2-3 years
4-5 years (the B4 School Check（https://www.plunket.org.nz/plunket-and-you/services-we-offer/b4-school-check/） – this is available through Plunket in some regions, and through other providers or your GP/healthcare provider in others).
As well as these visits, we can arrange additional appointments for extra support on topics like starting solids, breastfeeding and sleep support.
You can also access free virtual services, including lactation consultations（https://www.plunket.org.nz/caring-for-your-child/feeding/breastfeeding/lactation-consultants/） and sleep support（https://www.plunket.org.nz/child-development/sleep/online-sleep-support/）, any time. PlunketLine（https://www.plunket.org.nz/plunket-and-you/services-we-offer/plunketline/） nurses are also available 24/7 on the phone for advice and support – call us on 0800 933 922.
What happens at a Plunket appointment?
Every Plunket visit is a chance to share what’s going well, discuss any concerns and get help if something’s worrying you or your whānau. Your Plunket team is here to support and walk alongside you in your parenting journey.
Your appointments may include:
support with adjusting to parenting
growth information and taking measurements (such as weight, height and head size) of your child
talking about feeding, sleep, play and development at each age and stage, including what to expect next and how you can support your baby’s development
information about nutrition, breastfeeding support, and starting solids
safe sleep and settling information and advice
oral health information and support to keep your children’s teeth healthy
information about keeping your tamariki and whānau safe and well, and preventing injuries
asking about how you’re feeling and coping with parenting, and offering support for your mental health if needed
baby and child health information and advice
immunisations available to your child, and answering any questions you may have about these
support with navigating the healthcare system, connecting you to other providers and services in your community as needed or wanted.
How do I book or change my child's Plunket appointment?
To book or change a Plunket appointment, call our admin team free on 0800 184 803, Monday – Friday from 8.30am-4.30pm, or email your local clinic.
If you need support between appointments or have questions about parenting, child health or development, you can contact your local clinic or call PlunketLine 24/7 on 0800 933 922 to speak to a registered nurse.
Missed a visit or need to reschedule? Don’t worry – just get in touch and we’ll make another time.
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What should I bring to my child's Plunket appointment?
We encourage all caregivers (including partners, grandparents, and other whānau members) to be part of the Plunket visit.
To get the most out of your appointment, we encourage you and your whānau to bring along: