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  1. … your baby turns 5. Most appointments are in your child's first year, when support is most helpful.   PlunketLine When …
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  2. … rotavirus immunisation (given by mouth), most often in the first week after immunisation. The increased risk is between …
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  3. … tamariki who have breath-holding spells will have their first spell before they are 18 months old. Most tamariki grow …
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  4. Key points about living with epilepsy learn about your child's epilepsy so you feel confident and well informed - your child will take their lead from you your child needs understanding and time to adjust to their epilepsy generally, your whānau routine …
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  5. … that help you express your gender Find or use items that aid in expressing your gender and makes you feel more …
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  6. … stool that is easier to clean up. From day 4 and for the first few weeks, your baby should pass at least 2 yellow …
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  7. … it started? How did it start? Which part of the body was first involved?  How did it progress? Did it include both …
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  8. … your baby's bed in the same room as you for at least the first 6 months. Have a firm, flat mattress that fits your …
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  9. … to the powder). Sterilising equipment (necessary for the first 6 months), either: ​ a large cooking pot (large enough …
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  10. … scabies.  Signs and symptoms of scabies     One of the first symptoms of scabies is a very itchy rash. The scabies …
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  11. … just after falling asleep. They often sleep soundly in the first few hours after going to sleep. Tamariki are more …
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  12. … also do some checks to make sure your baby is well. The first few months of life with a newborn can be challenging. …
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  13. … cough immunisation in pregnancy protects pēpi in their first weeks of life. Start immunising pēpi the day they turn …
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  14. … on the stove Cook on the back elements of the stove first. Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove and …
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  15. What is SPARX? SPARX is a self-help e-therapy tool for rangatahi aged between 12 and 19. It teaches rangatahi key skills. These skills help to fight mild to moderate depression, anxiety and stress. SPARX works like a video game. Users control an avatar. …
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  16. … skin-to-skin (tummy to tummy) contact with you until the first breastfeed, or for at least an hour, to encourage …
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  17. … It looks at the food pipe (oesophagus), stomach and the first part of the small bowel (duodenum).    A gastroscope is …
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  18. Key points about being a good role model for your teen be the kind of person you want your teenager to grow up to be act the way you'd like your kids to act – lead by example your example is one of the best ways to raise a child   How your actions can …
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  19. … teeth too, so it's important you look after your child's first teeth.  Caring For Your Child's Teeth: 1 To 5 Years …
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