Pepi-Pod

Change for our Children supports safer infant sleep through the Pēpi-Pod® Programme, a New Zealand initiative combining a portable baby sleep space with education for parents and families. The Pēpi-Pod® is a simple bed with a mattress and bedding, designed to give babies a dedicated place to sleep wherever they are. It can be especially useful when a household lacks a suitable baby bed or existing beds are unavailable or unsuitable.

The programme’s purpose extends beyond providing equipment. It encourages parents to share practical safe-sleep information with family and friends, helping make it easier for babies to breathe. The site reports that New Zealand regions can access programme support through dedicated health funding, and notes that infant mortality rates have fallen since 2010.

Change for our Children provides programme information, questions and answers, and guidance for health agencies and families seeking a Pēpi-Pod®. It also offers information on product features, small-hospital use, international bulk supply, and emergency responses to natural disasters and COVID-19.