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- … may help to try something different. You can then try the first strategy again a day or two later, or even a week or … your baby, try to avoid giving a dummy during the first 4-6 weeks as it may affect your baby's suckling ability … tense and more distressed. Make sure to run the cold water first, then add hot water. Always check it isn't too hot …Last reviewed
- … their penicillin injections before talking with the doctor first Why children need penicillin injections after they've … experience more difficult. Supporting your child for the first few injections can help them feel more confident. You …Last reviewed
- Extra support for students with cancer With good information and planning, many of your student's needs can be met with the supports available within the school. But if your student with cancer has high health or additional learning needs there are other …Last reviewed
- … or vegan, it’s good to speak to a health professional first Different types of vegetarian eating patterns People … need to take supplements. Talk to a health professional first. More information on vegetarian eating patterns for …Last reviewed
- … the appendix is a small finger-like tube attached to the first part of the large intestine appendicitis is an … is a small finger-like tube that is attached to the first part of the large intestine (called the caecum). It is …Last reviewed
- … a magnet, go straight to your nearest hospital. … First Aid … Magnet Dangers For Children …Last reviewed
- … are painful (especially spider bites) as well as itchy. … First Aid … Skin … Insect Bites - What To Do About Them In Children …Last reviewed
- … for some vision problems in babies and children. The first vision screening happens soon after your baby is born. … it's important they have this screening in their first year at school. Contact your child's school to make …Last reviewed
- … your nearest hospital if you think this has happened. … First Aid … Button Battery Dangers For Children …Last reviewed
- … blankets and left for at least an hour or until after your first feed together. Skin-to-skin contact can also take place …Last reviewed
- … mouth disease are most likely to spread the disease in the first week - before all the blisters have dried. Signs and … symptoms appear. Blisters Small blisters usually appear first around the mouth and on the gums and sides of the …Last reviewed
- … Find out what to do if your child has a nosebleed. … First Aid … Nosebleeds In Children …Last reviewed
- … cast takes 24 to 48 hours to dry completely. In the first hour or two, while your child is waiting for their … Keep the plaster raised on pillows, especially for the first 24 to 48 hours, to prevent swelling. Check your …Last reviewed
- … Please discuss these with your health professional first, as some therapies can be harmful or may interact with … ulcerative colitis Aminosalicylates These are often the first treatment option for tamariki with mild to moderate …Last reviewed
- … immunisations, you can catch up. But your baby needs the first rotavirus vaccine before 15 weeks of age and the second … from receiving rotavirus immunisation, usually in the first week after immunisation. Intussusception is a rare …Last reviewed
- … cast takes 24 to 48 hours to dry completely. In the first hour or two, while your child is waiting for their … the arm raised to prevent swelling, especially for the first 24 to 48 hours. Support the arm in a sling or collar …Last reviewed
- … fed on demand, so learn your baby's signals. For the first few days, your baby may finish the bottle. Most … newborns will need around 6 to 8 feeds in 24 hours for the first few weeks. Gradually increase the quantity (size) of …Last reviewed
- … experience more difficult. Supporting your child for the first few injections can help them feel more confident. You …Last reviewed
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- … about autism-takiwātanga diagnosis you may be one of the first to notice signs of autism-takiwātanga in your child … is diagnosed Initial concerns You may be one of the first to notice signs of autism - takiwātanga in your child. …Last reviewed
- … to 90 in 100 people from mumps. Usually, children have the first dose of MMR at 12 months because MMR immunisation does … and children Children usually have 2 doses of MMR - a first dose at 12 months of age and a second dose at 15 …Last reviewed
- … the skin numbing medicine may burn a little bit at first sedation involves using medicine, or a combination of … needle. This numbing medicine may burn a little bit at first, but after 1 to 2 minutes, the tissue will feel numb …Last reviewed
- … Teeth By about 3 years of age your child will have their first set of teeth - 20 'baby' teeth. Healthy baby teeth … teeth too, so it's important you look after your child's first teeth. See the KidsHealth page on caring for your …Last reviewed
- … your baby's bed in the same room as you for at least the first 6 months. It's never safe to put pēpi to sleep in an … with being rocked or fed. Where you can get support The first few months of life with a young baby can be …Last reviewed
- … and bladder all babies under 12 months of age with their first urinary tract infection (UTI) should have a renal … in the kidneys Babies under 12 months of age with their first UTI (urinary tract infection) should have an ultrasound …Last reviewed
- … If not, then you should have a heart scan during the first 3 months of pregnancy. You will need another heart scan … childhood cancer Even if your heart is fine during your first pregnancy, checking your heart is still important …Last reviewed
- … talcum powder Always encourage your child to wee when they first feel the need to go. Don’t use nappy wipes to wipe the …Last reviewed
- … asleep either. Night terrors tend to start in the first 2 to 3 hours after sleep starts and may be at a …Last reviewed
- … or ibuprofen throughout your child's treatment without first talking to your child's oncologist. Check all … child's doctor before giving them to your child for the first time. If the doctor is not available, contact the nurse …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. Advice For Parents About Complementary & Alternative …Last reviewed
