Baby frieze – Samoan

Pregnancy to 5 years Bonding and relationships Growing brains Language and communication

The baby wall frieze was created to show 'aiga simple ways to build trust and attachment with their child.

A picture tells a thousand words.

The baby wall frieze was created to show 'aiga (families) what they can do to build trust, relationships and attachment with their child, all of which helps babies' brains have a great start in life.

The Tākai baby wall frieze – a collage of illustrations of family interacting with children.
The Tākai baby wall frieze – a collage of illustrations of family interacting with children.

Put the frieze on your wall

Encourage the family to put the frieze up on a wall at home as a visible reminder of what helps baby thrive, and as a conversation starter.

For a description of the messages on the frieze and suggestions for sharing the frieze with whānau see:

Tākai baby wall frieze

Helpful resources for whānau

  • Baby wall frieze (Samoan and Cook Islands Māori)

    Use this wall frieze in Samoan and Cook Islands Māori to decorate baby's bedroom, or any space. It has easy ideas on how we can all help pēpi grow an awesome brain.

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