For Australian service go to the Australia page
For NZ services, scroll down to see data forms and resources. For more information about your local service, contact the Service Coordinator for your DHB.

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NZ DATA FORMS

The in-bed sleeper data record is a quality tool to support providers with monitoring and feedback on implementation.

ONLINE FORM

Here is where you enter data from the paper form, found in bedding packs, directly online

In-bed sleeper data record NZ (2026) (NEW)
Sleep space data record (2021) (OLD) (to be closed on Dec 31, 2026)

PAPER FORM

Here is the paper version that is supplied in bedding packs from 1 June 2021. It can be printing if needed

In-bed Sleeper Data Form NZ (2026) (NEW) (in packs from 15 Jun 2026)
Sleep space data record (2021) (OLD) (to be removed Dec 31 2026)

RESOURCES

The links below are all the print resources needed to distribute the programme.

Easy to breathe resource
Safety Briefing Card (supplied in bedding packs)
Users Guide for Safety Briefing Card
Data collection form:
NEW (supplied in bedding packs from 15 June 2026)
Programme materials (2018 edition complete set)
Your tube card - an education tool to demonstrate airway protection

These documents give background information.

Designed to protect - describing the safety features of a Pēpi-Pod® Sleep space
Why polypropylene - explaining why polypropylene was the material choice for the Pēpi-Pod® sleep space
Sustainability Guidelines for policy and practice about how maximise infant protection and minimise environmental impact
Policy and procedure guide: Supply of in-bed sleepers
Talking points - explaining the programme to parents

TRAINING

This is where to find training tools and support resources.

Baby Essentials e-learning tool
12 minute foundation programme for understanding sudden unexpected death in infancy)
Demonstrations:
Video of a safety briefing to parents who get their sleep space from friends or family
Short video clip (Sleep Safe, Little One) of preparing baby Arana for sleeping in her pod
Short 'Safe to Breathe' presentation (15 slides)
Research Update
Pēpi-Pod® Programme Reports
2019-2021 A fragile Change
Sep 2018 'Learning from Parents'
2012-2014 'Their first 500 sleeps'

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Programme Coordinators looking for where to apply to register distributors can use this online Distributor Registration form.

COORDINATION TOOLS

We have developed tools to support those coordinating the programme locally.

SMALL 'FIRST DAYS' POD FOR POSTNATAL FACILITIES

'First Days' is a smaller Pēpi-Pod® for use in hospital settings in the first days of life. This is a Report on a small trial run of its use in postnatal facilities in New Zealand. Relative pod sizes compared here. To enquire, please contact us.

MODERN POD

The Pēpi-Pod® sleep space has undergone a refresh. From 2025 we are offering a colour version - cloud/kapua as well as the clear version of the in-bed sleeper. Both versions offer the same protection and both foster connection and closeness for babies and parents. One may appeal more to those wanting a more modern look, the other to those who prefer the 'windows for reassuramce' of the clear version.

LOCAL CONTACT DETAILS

Contact your local Te Whatu Ora - safe Sleep service for local contacts and information.

As of 1st July 2017, the Pēpi-Pod® Programme is established as an integral part a national health-funded effort to protect the lives of more vulnerable New Zealand infants. It is establishing similarly in Australia.