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Volunteers run up 120 covers for manaaki mats

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A sewing bee on Saturday resulted in over 120 cotton manaaki mat covers being made in honour of families affected by pregnancy and baby loss.

Manaaki mats are special dry ice packs which freeze much colder than regular ice.

They provide a safe, simple and effective way to care for your baby at home after death. Keeping the baby cool will slow down the natural changes that happen.

They are effective b...


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