All ages

A squint is when the eyes are not looking in the same direction. If untreated, this can lead to eye problems like amblyopia. If your child has a squint, it's important to start treatment at an early age.

Find out about vision checks in pēpi (babies) and tamariki (children).

Find out where to get help if your child or young person is having a mental health emergency.

Watch a video live chat with a children's skin doctor. She answers some common eczema and skin care questions from parents.

Palivizumab is used to prevent serious illness caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in high-risk pēpi (babies).  

You may feel overwhelmed after receiving your child's diagnosis. It might help to have one key contact person at your child's school who you talk to. 

It's important to take good care of your child's teeth by brushing them twice a day and taking them for regular dental checkups. Parents share their tips and tricks for successful toothbrushing sessions. 

Tube feeding tips from families

Tube feeding whānau (families) have shared their tips, tricks and life hacks on things

Tube feeding your child can feel overwhelming for many parents. There are some things parents who have made the transition from tube feeding at hospital to tube feeding at home have identified as being important, especially in the first few weeks. 

Several things will affect the success of your child's move to oral feeding in the future. These include your child's age and how long they've been able to try oral feeding. Health professionals recommend introducing your child to oral feeding as early as possible, and to use a non-food item if it is not safe for them to feed by mouth.  

Find out what to expect before, during and after your child's tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy or adenotonsillectomy.

Most tamariki (children) with COVID-19 will have a mild illness. Find out about how to care for your child at home and when to see a health professional.

Being a tube feeding whānau (family) can have its challenges, but there are things which can help make the journey easier. Whānau have shared their tips, tricks and life hacks on what works for them. For advice about your own child, check with your health professional.  

The emotional wellbeing of tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) is better when whānau (families) can get the right support. Kiwi whānau have access to parenting support to improve emotional wellbeing for our tamariki.

Hear from Ana - a mum who has been through a tube feeding journey with her daughter Temika.

Hear from Kiri - a mum who has been through a tube feeding journey with her son Nathan.