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A stye is a red lump on your child's eyelid. It's caused by a blockage of an oil gland in the eyelid.

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.

Check Whānau Āwhina Plunket's chart on how to store expressed milk.

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).  

Frequent feeding is normal when your baby is first born. Your baby may feed as often as every 1 to 2 hours. After the newborn period, your baby should be feeding at least 8 times in 24 hours including during the nighttime.

Breastfeeding is a learned skill for both mum and baby, and it's very common to need a bit of extra support before you both become experts.

See hunger cues in pictures. Frequent feeding is normal when your baby is first born. Baby may feed as often as every 1 to 2 hours. After the newborn period, your baby should be feeding at least 8 times in 24 hours including during the nighttime. 

Guidance for tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) returning to normal activity and sport after having COVID-19.

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. 

'Tamariki time' is a resource for tamariki (children) on the spectrum, or tamariki who are anxious or who like to have a step by step explanation before their COVID vaccine.

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.