All ages

PlunketLine is a free parent helpline and advice service available to all families, whānau and caregivers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

A checklist for making and warming baby's formula safely.

A list of the equipment you will need if you choose to formula feed.

Conjunctivitis is a very common condition in tamariki (children). It causes red, irritated and sticky eyes. Infection or allergy are the most common causes of conjunctivitis.

Information for rangatahi (young people) who have had cancer treatment. Some rangatahi who have had certain types of treatment are more likely to have problems with their teeth. It is important to see your dentist regularly - at least once a year. 

Information for rangatahi (young people) who have had cancer treatment. Some cancers and cancer treatments can cause infertility. Infertility happens when you stop producing sperm or when your sperm is too damaged. Not all cancers and cancer treatments cause infertility.

Information for rangatahi (young people) who have had cancer treatment. Some cancers and cancer treatments can affect your fertility. Talk to your healthcare team about your individual risk.

Information for rangatahi (young people) who have had cancer treatment. Some people who have had childhood cancer have more difficulty with thinking and learning than their peers. Long-term follow-up care can help identify if there are difficulties and what could help with these. 

Information for rangatahi (young people) who have had cancer treatment. Some childhood cancer treatments can affect your heart. If this happens, having your heart checked is important. 

Information for rangatahi (young people) who have had cancer treatment. You may have some questions about how to keep well and healthy and what to worry about or not to worry about after finishing your treatment for cancer. 

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) refers to a range of preventable birth defects and disorders caused when a developing baby is exposed to alcohol before they are born. There is no known safe amount or time to drink alcohol during pregnancy.

Paracetamol is a medicine to help reduce pain. Too much paracetamol can harm your child. Always measure doses exactly and check the strength - there are different strengths. There have also been recent changes in the funded brands of paracetamol.

Watch videos of young pēpi (babies) affected by whooping cough. They show just how severe the disease can be.

A series of 6 video clips featuring Melanie Mora and her family. Mel is mother to 3 boys - Jamie, Ryan and Ethan. She talks about her experience of receiving a post-birth diagnosis of Down syndrome for her middle son Ryan.

Meet Mel and her family in a series of video clips. Mel is mother to 3 boys - Jamie, Ryan and Ethan. Her middle son Ryan was diagnosed after birth with Down syndrome.

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