For Hire

Marlborough Parents Centre have several DVDs free to hire for members only, length of hire one week only. DVDs are available for pick up from Ros Mundy in Blenheim, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details.

1. Baby Whispering By Sharlene Poole (as seen on Good Morning).

We have 2 copies of this New Zealand produced DVD. Ideal for parents of newborns to 3 months of age. Covers feeding, burping, bathing, sleeping & swaddling, and settling your baby.

2. Dunstan Baby Language (as seen on Oprah)

Learn the 5 sounds all babies make to communicate and understand their most basic needs before they cry. You can learn the specific sounds babies make to tell you when they are hungry, tired, need to burp or has lower wind pain.

3. The Sleepeasy Solution By Jill Spivack & Jennifer Waldburger

Does your baby or child need assistance to fall asleep or wakes a lot in the night? If so, this DVD may help you! Suitable for babies 4 months and up, this is a step by step guide to help parents with babies and toddlers who may have nap and night time sleep problems.

4. The Happiest Baby on the Block By Harvey Karp

Dr Harvey Karp (pediatrician and child development expert) reveals the 5 simple ways to turn on the calming reflex, the "off-switch" for your baby's crying. Dr Harvey Karp teaches you the 5S's - Swaddling, Swinging, Side/Stomach, Sssshhing and Sucking.

Also some advice on colic babies.

5. The Happiest Toddler on the Block By Harvey Karp

Some great tips on communicating with your toddler or young child. Learn how to calm outbursts, stop 60-90% of tantrums before they happen and build a great relationshiop with your young child.

This DVD is great for helping parents understand how young children behave and communicate.

6. Breastfeeding Naturally

As all babies are different this is a great DVD for second or third time Mums to watch for revision as well as first time Mums. This Ministry of Health DVD shows positioning and latching on, feeding and hunger cues and possible problems you may face.

Much better than a book as you learn to breastfeed by watching a real baby rather than looking at pictures. Note: This DVD is shown in our childbirth education classes as well.