Toddlers (1-3 years)

Laryngomalacia is a common cause of noisy breathing in pēpi (babies). It happens when the voice box is soft and floppy. Most pēpi grow out of laryngomalacia before they are 2 years old.

It takes time and a lot of practice for tamariki (children) to learn the skill of nose blowing. Whānau (family) need to be patient and find the best way to support their tamariki. Giving lots of praise, making up games, and keeping it fun helps.

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Tantrums are common in tamariki (children). They are a normal part of child development. Find out what you can do when they happen.

Not all tamariki (children) are the same when it comes to toilet training. Find out how to support your child to start toilet training.

There are many reasons why tamariki (children) may be having trouble with their sleep. The Murdoch Children's Research Institute has podcasts and sleep strategies that can help you to manage some of the sleep issues tamariki may have.

Toddlers need sleep to grow and develop. Sleep needs vary and change as they grow. Your toddler's sleep needs may differ from other toddlers their age. Knowing what to expect at each stage helps you understand their sleep needs as they grow.

Your child will have most of their baby teeth by the age of 2. Find out how you can look after them when they are toddlers and pre-schoolers.

If you are worried about how your baby is feeding, ask to have a breastfeeding assessment.

Pre-school wheeze usually starts with a cough or cold. Pre-school wheeze can also be called episodic wheeze or viral-induced wheeze.

Keep your child safe in the car. Make sure your baby is in a rear-facing car seat until they are at least 2 years old. Keep your child in a booster seat until they are 148cm tall - for most tamariki (children), that's somewhere between 10 and 12 years of age.

Vitamin D helps your baby use calcium to build and maintain strong bones.

Some pēpi (babies) can have watery sticky eyes. Most of these pēpi have conjunctivitis. But some pēpi can have sticky eyes which don't get better. This can happen if the tear ducts become blocked.

Tamariki (children) at 3 to 5 years of age are busy, are interested in new things and enjoy being active. Learn more about keeping your child safe and healthy.

Tamariki (children) at 2 to 3 years of age are learning about themselves and what they want and don't want. Find out more about keeping your child's teeth healthy, managing tantrums and keeping your home environment safe. 

Between 1 and 2 years your child may become more independent and their behaviour may change. Find out about safety in the home and how you can help your child learn and develop.