Keeping Kids Healthy

Information about keeping your child healthy and safe right from birth through the teenage years.

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Principles Guiding Provision Of Health & Disability Services

Introduction To Principles Guiding Provision Of Health & Disability Services
Principle 1: Children's & Young People's Needs Come First
Principle 2: Holistic Approach
Principle 3: Family-centred Care
Principle 4: Māori Health
Principle 5: Culturally Safe Practice
Principle 6: Admission To Hospital Only When Necessary
Principle 7: Children & Young People Need Information
Principle 8: Families Need To Be Informed About Their Child Or Young Person's Healthcare
Principle 9: Protection From Distressing Sights, Sounds, Activities & Experiences
Principle 10: Accommodation, Facilities & Equipment
Principle 11: Knowledge & Skills
Principle 12: Play, Recreation & Education
Principle 13: Continuity & Coordination Between & Within Services
Principle 14: Create Long-term Support Systems Centred On The Individual
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Children & Young People's Rights

Children's Rights In Healthcare
Young People's Rights In Healthcare
Health & Disability Services Consumers' Rights
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Speech & Language

Communication: What's Involved?
Hearing & Communication
Communication Development: By 1 Year
Communication Development: By 18 Months
Communication Development: By 2 Years
Communication Development: By 3 Years
Communication Development: By 4 Years
Communication Development: By 5 Years
Speech Sound Development
Communication & Early Literacy Skills
Stuttering
Voice
Concerned About Your Child's Communication Or Speech Development?
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Learning & Development

How Children Learn
Play & Your Child's Development
Early Childhood Education
Concerned About Your Child's Development?
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Growth & Activity

The Importance Of Being Active In The Early Years
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Health & Support Services

Financial Help For Raising A Family
Health Services For Your Child
Health System In New Zealand
Pregnancy, Childbirth & The First Weeks
Your Child's Doctor & Practice Nurse
Support Groups For New Parents
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Phone Help

Helplines In New Zealand
Medical Emergencies - Dialling 111 In New Zealand
Healthline
PlunketLine 0800 933 922
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Well Child Care

Your Child's Doctor & Practice Nurse
Well Child Tamariki Ora Programme
B4 School Check
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Newborn Screening

Eye Checks For Premature Babies - Screening For Retinopathy Of Prematurity
Heel Prick Test For Newborn Babies
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Hearing & Vision

Hearing & Vision Checks For Babies
Hearing & Vision Checks For Preschool Children
Hearing & Vision Checks For School-Age Children
Hearing Problems In Children
Does My Child Need Glasses?
Baby's Eyes
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Breastfeeding

Breastmilk Is The Best Food For Your Baby
The Health Benefits Of Breastfeeding
Preparing To Breastfeed Before Birth
Skin To Skin & Breastfeeding
Your Baby's First Breastfeed
A Good Latch Is The Key To Successful Breastfeeding
Your Baby's Hunger Cues & Breastfeeding
How to Get Breastfeeding Established
How To Know If Baby Is Getting Enough Breastmilk
How To Express Breastmilk
How To Safely Store Breastmilk

Formula Feeding

Making Choices About Feeding Your Baby Before Birth
Skin To Skin Contact & Formula Feeding
What Equipment You Need For Making Your Baby's Formula
What Formula To Choose For Your Baby
Washing & Sterilising Formula Equipment
How To Make Baby's Formula
How Much Formula Does Baby Need?
Your Baby's Hunger Cues & Formula Feeding
How To Know If Baby Is Getting Enough Formula
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Starting Solids

Key Messages For When Your Baby Is Starting Solids
What Are The Best Drinks For Your Baby?
What Foods To Give Your Baby When They Start Solids
What Food To Give Your Baby At Around 6 Months
What Food To Give Your Baby From 7 To 8 Months
What Food To Give Your Baby From 8 To 12 Months
Keeping Baby Safe When They Are Eating Solid Foods
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Healthy Eating Habits

Key Messages About Helping Your Baby Develop Healthy Eating Habits
How To Help Your Baby Enjoy Food
Help Your Baby Develop Healthy Eating Habits By Letting Them Choose How Much To Eat
Help Your Baby Develop Healthy Eating Habits By Following A Regular Meal & Snack Schedule
Develop Healthy Eating Habits By Eating Together As A Family
Help Your Baby Develop Healthy Eating Habits By Being A Good Role Model
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Meal Planning

Time Saving Tips For Preparing Food For Your Baby
Tips For Preparing Meat For Your Baby
A Great Way To Stock Up On Food For Your Baby!
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Parenting Teens

Parenting Support For Your Child's Emotions & Behaviour
Parenting Teens - Introduction
Parenting Teens - The Teenage Brain
Adolescent Brain Development
Parenting Teens - Sleep Needs In Teenagers
Parenting Teens - Spending Quality Time Together
Parenting Teens - Boundaries
Parenting Teens - Relationships With Your Teenager
Parenting Teens - Being A Good Role model
Parenting Teens - Know What Your Young People Are Up To
Parenting Teens - Communication
Parenting Teens - Alcohol Facts
Parenting Teens - Alcohol Guidelines
Parenting Teens - Emotional and Mental Wellbeing
Parenting Teens - Alcohol & Young People
Parenting Teens - When Should I Talk To My Child About Drugs?
Parenting Teens - Parties
Parenting Teens - When Things Go Wrong
Self Harm
Gender Diversity In Children & Young People
How To Talk To Your Child About Pornography
How To Talk To Your Child About Sex
KidsHealth QR Code Poster - Parenting Teens
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Parenting Babies & Children

Parenting Support For Your Child's Emotions & Behaviour
Pregnancy, Childbirth & The First Weeks
An App To Help You Make Your Home Safe For Tamariki
The Importance Of Attachment In Babies
What Can You Do When Your Baby Cries?
Safe Sleep For Your Baby
Parenting Your Baby In Their First Year
Parenting Your Baby In Their First 6 Weeks
Parenting Your Baby From 6 Weeks to 6 Months
Parenting Your Baby From 6 to 12 Months
Parenting Your Child From 1 to 2 Years
Parenting Your Child From 2 to 3 Years
Parenting Your Child From 3 to 5 Years
Parenting Your Child In Their First 5 Years
Gender Diversity In Children & Young People
How To Care For Your Child's Foreskin
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Internet & Media

Talking With Children & Young People About What They’re Watching
How To Talk To Your Child About Pornography
How To Keep Children Safe When Online & Watching Media
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Immunisation

COVID-19 Vaccine & Pregnancy
COVID-19 Video Answering Common Questions About The Vaccine (English)
COVID-19 Video Answering Common Questions About The Vaccine (Samoan)
COVID-19 Video Answering Common Questions About The Vaccine (Te Reo Māori)
COVID-19 Immunisation In Children Aged 12 & Over
COVID-19 Immunisation If You're 12 To 15 Years
Immunisation Videos - Protecting Your Child From Serious Diseases
Immunising Children During COVID-19
COVID-19 Immunisation & Breastfeeding
COVID-19 Immunisation For Children & Teens With Diabetes
Immunisation Videos - Why Immunise?
Immunisation Overview
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Immunisation
Flu Immunisation
15 to 30? Protect Yourself & Your Whānau From Measles
Measles Immunisation
Mumps Immunisation
Rotavirus Immunisation
Tetanus & Unimmunised Children
Whooping Cough Immunisation
Whooping Cough Videos
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Child Protection

Preventing Child Abuse
Child Abuse: Worried About A Child?
Sexual Behaviour In Children & Young People
How To Talk To Your Child About Pornography
How To Talk To Your Child About Sex
Sore Bottoms In Young Girls
Family Violence
Never Ever Shake A Baby
Listing Of Information, Support & Resources on Child Abuse
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Preventing Rheumatic Fever

Sore Throat
Sore Throat & Rheumatic Fever Videos
Checking Your Child's Sore Throat
Sore Throat In Detail
Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic Fever Videos
Keeping Your Home Warm & Dry
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Injury Prevention

An App To Help You Make Your Home Safe For Tamariki
Child Car Seats
Burns Prevention - Practical Tips
Button Battery Dangers For Children
Driveway Injury Prevention
Poisoning - What To Do
Water Safety
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Teeth

Caring For Your Baby's Teeth
Caring For Your Child's Teeth: 1 To 5 Years
Caring for Your Child’s Teeth: 5-18 years
Dental Care For Your Child
Fluoridation For Preventing & Reducing Tooth Decay
Teeth - Videos About Children's Oral Health Care
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Healthy Homes

Keeping Your Home Warm & Dry
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Preventive Newborn Treatments

Vitamin K For Newborn Babies To Prevent Serious Bleeding
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Preventable Birth Defects & Disorders

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Prevention
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Sleep Problems

Problems Getting To Sleep
Bedtime Resistance
Delayed Sleep
Insomnia
Night Terrors
Nightmares
Nightmares & Night Terrors
Night Waking Problems
Restless Legs Syndrome
Sleep & Anxiety
Sleep Association
Snoring Or Noisy Breathing In Children
Worried young girl lying in bed awake at night

Tools For Managing Sleep Problems

Bedtime Fading For Managing Sleep Problems
Bedtime Pass For Managing Sleep Problems
Camping Out Method For Managing Sleep Problems
Checking Method For Managing Sleep Problems
Rewards For Managing Sleep Problems
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Melatonin For Sleep Problems
Overnight Oximetry
Polysomnography Sleep Test
Sleep & Breathing Problems In Neuromuscular Conditions
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Normal Sleep

Normal Sleep Patterns
Parenting Teens - Sleep Needs In Teenagers