PIPS - Pregnancy Infancy Parenting Support

PIPS – Pregnancy Infancy Parenting Support has been supporting vulnerable Canterbury families, for close to 50 years. We provide free practical and emotional support during the first 1,000 days of a baby’s life. We firmly believe that every family deserves supported parents, healthy babies and to be connected to their community.

By redistributing maternity and baby clothes, equipment and goods, we help to reduce the stress of poverty for mothers and families in the early years. We make sure families have what they need for baby to grow, develop and thrive.

We are more than just a clothing bank. Since 2020, we have redistributed over 100,000 maternity and baby items to families in need. These are all items chosen via a dignified 'shopping' experience, providing choice, empowerment and dignity.

By reusing and recycling much loved maternity and baby gear, we not only share the joy of parenthood with others, but also have a large environmental impact by diverting these items from landfill.