Toddlers (1-3 years)

It takes time and a lot of practice for tamariki (children) to learn the skill of nose blowing. Whānau (family) need to be patient and find the best way to support their tamariki. Giving lots of praise, making up games, and keeping it fun helps.

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Tantrums are common in tamariki (children). They are a normal part of child development. Find out what you can do when they happen.

Not all tamariki (children) are the same when it comes to toilet training. Find out how to support your child to start toilet training.

Your child will have most of their baby teeth by the age of 2. Find out how you can look after them when they are toddlers and pre-schoolers.

If you are worried about how your baby is feeding, ask to have a breastfeeding assessment.

Pre-school wheeze usually starts with a cough or cold. Pre-school wheeze can also be called episodic wheeze or viral-induced wheeze.

Some pēpi (babies) can have watery sticky eyes. Most of these pēpi have conjunctivitis. But some pēpi can have sticky eyes which don't get better. This can happen if the tear ducts become blocked.

Tamariki (children) at 3 to 5 years of age are busy, are interested in new things and enjoy being active. Learn more about keeping your child safe and healthy.

Tamariki (children) at 2 to 3 years of age are learning about themselves and what they want and don't want. Find out more about keeping your child's teeth healthy, managing tantrums and keeping your home environment safe. 

Between 1 and 2 years your child may become more independent and their behaviour may change. Find out about safety in the home and how you can help your child learn and develop.

Watch a video to see 3 different whānau share their stories about the rewards and challenges of being parents. We hear how the Well Child Tamariki Ora nurses give them support and advice about caring for your child from 1 to 5 years of age.

Learn more about how you can help your baby to learn and develop from 6 to 12 months of age.

Find out about looking after yourself after baby is born and how your whānau and partner can support you.

Learn about some of the things involved in caring for your baby from 6 weeks to 6 months of age.

Three different whānau share their stories in a video about baby's first year. Hear what mums have to say about looking after yourself and dads describe how they support mum and baby.