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- … could bring on severe seizures. What happens when my child first starts taking anti-seizure medicines? When your child first starts taking anti-seizure medicines, the first dose will be small. Your doctor will tell you how to …Last reviewed
- … relatives, friends and neighbours and commercial drivers. First aid If your child has been in a motor vehicle traffic crash … them. Check the Safekids website to find out more about first aid in response to MVTC incidents: for babies aged 0 …Last reviewed
- … are most likely in: pēpi who are too young for their first immunisation pēpi who have not had all their … cough immunisation in pregnancy protects pēpi in their first weeks of life. Start immunising pēpi the day they turn …Last reviewed
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- … media platforms. Talking about porn can feel awkward at first, but young people tell us that they want, and need, …Last reviewed
- … children and young people … Watch a series of videos. The first video, 'The REAL Sex Talk', is an introduction to …Last reviewed
- … in pictures. Frequent feeding is normal when your baby is first born. Baby may feed as often as every 1 to 2 hours. …Last reviewed
- … … As a parent or caregiver, you are your child's first teacher and understand them better than anyone else. …Last reviewed
- … Asthma spacers - video Asthma and sport - video Asthma first aid - video Asthma myth busters - video … In a series of …Last reviewed
- … keeping baby safe when eating solid foods Learning choking first aid and CPR See the KidsHealth page on what to do if your …Last reviewed
- … and how serious it is. What happens after a head injury First 24 hours after a head injury Once the doctor has … symptoms. Your child may find it hard to focus for the first few days after a head injury, this is normal. Younger … home, find out how to care for your child at home. … First Aid … Caring For Your Child After A Head Injury …Last reviewed
- … to latch properly Watch the how to latch animation in the first few seconds of this video. Watch babies latching, and … mouth is open wide and their chin touches your breast first When your baby's mouth opens wide, their chin is able to touch your breast first, with their head tipped back so that their tongue can …Last reviewed
- … and you can swim back to shore or until help arrives First aid Your first priority is to get a drowning child out of the water as …Last reviewed
- … son Ryan was diagnosed post-birth with Down syndrome. The first 3 video clips feature Mel in an interview, introducing … her experience of receiving an unexpected diagnosis. The first 24 hours after diagnosis Mel talks about her feelings and reactions in the first 24 hours after the unexpected diagnosis. A mother's …Last reviewed
- … seizure can be very frightening, especially if it is the first time. Many parents think their child is dying during … after the seizure See the KidsHealth page on seizure first aid to learn more about what to do if your child has a …Last reviewed
- … or child who eats a vegetarian diet if care is taken. What first foods? At first, a vegetarian baby's feeding will be similar to any other infant – breastmilk or infant formula and first foods such as iron fortified baby cereal, vegetables …Last reviewed
- … your baby's bed in the same room as you for at least the first 6 months. It is never safe to put pēpi to sleep in an … part of the day and night, and they wake often. During the first 3 months of life, pēpi sleep for around 14 to 17 hours … about what to expect of your newborn's sleep in the first few months of their life . Do newborns have sleep …Last reviewed
- … a day By about 3 years of age your child will have their first set of teeth - 20 'baby' teeth. These teeth will help … teeth too, so it's important you look after your child's first teeth. Look after your child's first teeth by brushing them twice a day - after breakfast …Last reviewed
- … they can to help" . Don't give too much information at first Try to be honest without giving too much information. … or seeing you totally overwhelmed. How should I finish the first conversation about a family member's death? Remember that this is only the first conversation - there will be more. Reassure your child …Last reviewed
- … son Ryan was diagnosed after birth with Down syndrome. The first 24 hours after diagnosis Mel talks about the first 24 hours after receiving the unexpected news that her …Last reviewed
- … - use sterile saline solution if you have some in your first aid kit leave clean, loose flaps of skin in place to form a … see your doctor or go to the emergency department. … First Aid … Skin … Cuts, Scratches & Grazes …Last reviewed
- … support at Depression.org.nz Should my baby have their first immunisation at 6 weeks? Yes. Immunising your pēpi on …Last reviewed
- … your child’s seizure, see the KidsHealth page on seizure first aid. Seizure First Aid Instructions for giving buccal midazolam Step 1 - …Last reviewed
- … which is really helpful the layer stays on them for the first week Keep it very simple when bathing young babies The … and there's not a lot of research. But when babies are first born, in their first day, they do need wiping down, at least with a towel. …Last reviewed
- Key points about communicating with your teen kids that feel close to one or more parents tend to do better in life listen to your teenager – when they are ready to talk ask open-ended questions and listen with the intention to hear send clear and …Last reviewed
- … treatment for sore joints is rest and pain relief. Have first penicillin injection Your child will have penicillin to get rid of the strep bacteria. They will have their first penicillin injection before leaving hospital. Rest in … Never stop penicillin treatment without discussing it first with your child's doctor, as your child could get …Last reviewed
- … If your child has another seizure within 1 hour of the first seizure stopping - dial 111 for an ambulance as soon as … another seizure longer than 5 minutes, 1 hour after the first If your child has another seizure 1 hour after the first seizure has stopped, and that seizure is longer than 5 …Last reviewed
- … your child as early as possible so you can arrange their first check-up. Your midwife or nurse will be able to help … child. How often your child needs check-ups Your child's first visit will usually be between their first and second birthdays. Dental staff will let you know …Last reviewed
- Key points about helping your child manage their treatment you and your child are important members of the healthcare team your knowledge of what helps your child and what may make them more anxious or distressed is very useful information talk to your …Last reviewed
- … hospital after your child's treatment going home for the first time after diagnosis can be an especially stressful … of anxiety for everyone in the whānau. Going home for the first time after diagnosis can be an especially stressful … meeting', especially if you are going home for the first time. Take your questions to the meeting and ask the …Last reviewed
