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To give others easy access to KidsHealth's content on newborn pēpi (babies), you can share a QR code poster. Anyone can scan one of the QR codes with their phone and go straight to the section on newborn pēpi.

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To give others easy access to KidsHealth's content on supporting rainbow tamariki and rangatahi, you can share a QR code poster. Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone and go straight to the KidsHealth section on supporting rainbow tamariki and rangatahi. 

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Kidney infections can occur in tamariki (children) when a bacterial urinary tract infection (UTI) spreads from the bladder to the kidneys.

A listing of organisations, resources and supports available for parents and whānau (family) of rainbow tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people).

The best way to prevent your child from getting rheumatic fever again is for them to have regular penicillin injections.

If your child has trouble seeing things in the distance, they may be short-sighted. Glasses and contact lenses can correct short-sightedness.

A liver biopsy involves taking a very small sample of liver tissue using a needle. The sample will be sent to the lab for testing. Find out more about what is involved in a liver biopsy.

A capsule endoscopy is a procedure that looks inside the digestive tract. Capsule endoscopies help doctors diagnose and monitor medical conditions. Find out more about what a capsule endoscopy involves.

A gastroscopy (upper endoscopy) is a procedure that looks inside the upper part of the digestive tract from the mouth to just beyond the stomach. Gastroscopies help doctors diagnose and monitor medical conditions. Find out more about what a gastroscopy involves.

A colonoscopy (lower endoscopy) is a procedure that looks inside the lower part of the digestive tract (bowel). Colonoscopies help doctors diagnose and monitor medical conditions. Find out more about what a colonoscopy involves.

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.

Screen time has been linked to digital eye strain, dry eyes and short-sightedness. Lots of screen time can impact your child’s eye health. Find out more about screen time and eye health below.