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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. … this mucus.  This cough may get worse during infections, first thing in the morning and during exercise. But, it’s …
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  3. … skin. Glucose moves from blood vessels and capillaries first and then into interstitial fluid. When rising or …
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  4. … 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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  5. … 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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  6. … vaccination. This is most likely to happen in the first week after vaccination. The benefits of vaccination far …
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  7. … 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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  8. … to the powder). Sterilising equipment (necessary for the first 6 months), either: ​ a large cooking pot (large enough …
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  9. Financial help for children with diabetes You may be able to get financial support because of your child's extra needs.  You can talk about which allowances you might be able to get with your: health professional hospital team social worker Support …
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  10. … 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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  11. … tamariki who have breath-holding spells will have their first spell before they are 18 months old. Most tamariki grow …
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  12. … 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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  13. … and 15 months Tamariki need 2 doses of the MMR vaccine - a first dose at 12 months of age and a second dose at 15 …
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  14.   Key points about family violence family violence is common in Aotearoa family violence is violence between people with a close personal relationship - it affects women, children, men, young and old family violence can take many forms - it can be …
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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. … 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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  18. Where to get financial help  You may be able to get financial support because of your child's extra needs.  You can talk about which allowances you might be able to get with your: GP paediatrician social worker child development service Support from a …
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  19. … in the fridge for no more than 24 hours. For your baby’s first 6 months, all water used for formula should be boiled …
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