$22.00
A Muka Pito Tie is used to tie off the umbilical cord instead of using a plastic cord clamp or crocheted cord tie.
Hand made in NZ, the harakeke (flax) is hauhake (harvested), muka hāro (fibre extracted) and miro (twined) by hand to make whenu (cord).
Benefits of using a Muka Pito Tie:
– It is natural, plant based, and made from the fibres of the whā harakeke (NZ flax leaf) which has no environmental impact, and is plentiful in NZ
– It has antiseptic qualities from the sap of the harakeke
– It is not bulky like a plastic cord clamp, so it doesn’t get in the way of changing or bathing baby
– It is much cleaner than crocheted cord ties which can get stained with blood
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BEFORE USE
The Muka Pito Tie comes in a sealed envelope. Store in the freezer until needed. Freezing the Muka Pito Tie keeps the sap damp and makes tying easier.
USE
Wrap the muka Pito Tie around the umbilical cord twice, then tie a reef knot. If it feels a bit loose in a day or two, repeat with the remaining muka.
AFTER CARE
Keep the umbilical stump clean and dry. Over a few days, it will dry up and eventually drop off.
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