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- … should be part of your 'house rules' from the day they first head off by themselves. If they can't – or won't answer … suspicious about what he might be hiding from us in the first place – but in the end we all agreed that if he …Last reviewed
- … iron medicine Keep giving iron each day until your child's first birthday or your doctor asks you to stop. Your doctor … little firmer and some babies become constipated when they first start taking iron, but this usually settles. If your …Last reviewed
- Holding a meeting before a child with cancer returns to school Before the child or young person returns to school or early learning, it is a good idea to hold a meeting between school staff, parents or caregivers and the child's Regional Health School …Last reviewed
- … return to doing the things they enjoy? Taking it easy at first As your child recovers from acute rheumatic fever, you …Last reviewed
- … I return to doing the things I enjoy? Taking it easy at first As you recover from acute rheumatic fever, you might …Last reviewed
- … wide consultation. Children and young people's needs come first When tamariki and rangatahi receive health or …Last reviewed
- … support at Depression.org.nz. Should my baby have their first immunisation at 6 weeks? Yes. Immunising your pēpi on …Last reviewed
- … to check the information on ear infections and glue ear first. Ear Infections Glue Ear What are grommets? Grommets … Although your child may be a little unsettled at first, they are usually back to normal after a few hours. …Last reviewed
- … future if your child is old enough, ask them if it’s OK first before posting about them set clear boundaries with … of your child on social media, check your privacy settings first. Some social media networks may have public or open …Last reviewed
- … Managing chronic or persistent pain An assessment is the first step and can take place at a clinic or within a …Last reviewed
- … to move around, and some tamariki find it less scary at first. Footstool A footstool can help your child get up to … toilet training. If your child regularly has a dry nappy first thing in the morning, you can try and stop nappies at …Last reviewed
- … child has autism-takiwātanga, a needs assessment is the first step towards getting support or services for your child … child, talk to your child's paediatrician or psychiatrist first. Check advice for parents about complementary and …Last reviewed
- … that cause illnesses like the common cold. SARS-CoV-2 was first recognised in China. It's still unclear how the virus … COVID-19 symptoms are likely to get them within 3 days of first being infected. But it could take up to 8 days after …Last reviewed
- … in a stem cell transplant in a child with cerebral palsy? First there needs to be a source of stem cells Stem cells can …Last reviewed
- … teeth too, so it's important you look after your child's first teeth. See the KidsHealth page on caring for your … between a child and their primary caregiver in the first few years of life. Secure attachments have positive …Last reviewed
- … of their condition. Often tamariki have EEN when they first receive a Crohn's disease diagnosis. They may also have … or treatment. Please discuss these with your doctor first, as some therapies can be harmful or may interact with …Last reviewed
- … that parents don't want to give out much information at first. They may still be finding out about their child's … straightaway. It is best to talk to the family and whānau first before setting up any kind of fundraising activities. … …Last reviewed
- … the following apply: on the container write your child's first name, surname, date of birth, and the date and time you … your doctor or nurse provides clues Your doctor or nurse first usually test the urine sample with a 'dipstick' (test …Last reviewed
- … is not used to eating together regularly, start small. At first, get used to eating together 2 or 3 times a week, … about what your teens are doing at school is a great first step. Attend their games and performances. Go to the …Last reviewed
- … or sitting on your lap, but check with the nurse or doctor first to see if this is possible. It is not helpful to offer … techniques even if they do not seem to be working at first. Keep talking Talk with your child and build on the …Last reviewed
- … It's best to test any new cream or lotion on a small area first, in case it irritates your teen's skin. If there is no … no more than once a day. It may make their acne worse at first, but it should improve after a few weeks. Make sure …Last reviewed
- … comes from Tomisaku Kawasaki, the Japanese doctor who first described it in 1967. Kawasaki disease causes high … if their symptoms have not improved after the first dose. Aspirin Your child's doctor will prescribe …Last reviewed
- Key points about selective dorsal rhizotomy selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is an operation to cut sensory nerves in the spinal cord it reduces spasticity (stiffness) in the legs of tamariki/children with cerebral palsy SDR is currently not offered in …Last reviewed
- … useful to read the page on tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy first. This has information about what tonsils and adenoids … Your child should: rest as much as possible for the first few days after surgery not go to school, kura or …Last reviewed
- … The redness may continue to spread a little during the first 2 days of taking antibiotics. Go back to the doctor if … These help reduce swelling. Continue to do this for the first 48 hours at least. Eat and drink normally Encourage …Last reviewed
- … this mucus. This cough can get worse during infections, first thing in the morning and during exercise. Remember … bronchiectasis Chest x-ray A chest x-ray is usually the first investigation but does not always show Bx damage very …Last reviewed
- … time, take it away without fuss. We eat the most in the first 10 minutes of a meal, so aim to finish the meal within … may use it as a way to get them to eat something healthy first. But this can make your child more interested in the …Last reviewed
- … you think your child has had an epileptic seizure for the first time, see a doctor urgently. Dial 111 within New … Your child may need investigations earlier than first planned. After the investigations, your doctors will …Last reviewed
- … A reward chart for trying to be brave can be helpful. At first, this may be for not getting out of bed and just …Last reviewed
- … be fully discussed with: the parent or guardians (first priority) the child (at a level appropriate to the …Last reviewed
