All genders

Doctors will usually arrange a lumbar puncture to find out if your child has an infection of the lining or the fluid around their brain. A doctor inserts a needle in the lower back to get a sample of the fluid that moves around the brain and spine.

Bedwetting happens during sleep. Your child can't control their bedwetting - it is not their fault. Most tamariki (children) grow out of bedwetting.

Circumcision is the operation to remove the foreskin. Circumcision is not risk free. It's important to find out about the potential risks as well as potential benefits when considering circumcision.

An intravenous line (IV line) is a short, small plastic tube that the healthcare team may put into your child's vein using a needle. They remove the needle and leave the plastic tube in place so they can use medicines to treat your child.

Facing the death of your own child is one of the toughest life experiences. Here is some information you may find helpful. Some of it may apply to your own situation, some of it may not.

Tamariki (children) injured in driveway accidents often suffer severe and sometimes fatal injuries. Always check for tamariki before driving off, supervise them around vehicles and separate play areas from driveways.

Bereaved tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) may experience a wide range of ongoing grief reactions, as adults do, but their age and stage, personality and whānau (family) situation will affect their experience and expression of it.

Activity is just as important for your baby or young child as it is for older tamariki (children) - it helps them to learn and grow. Check out some resources to support young tamariki to sit less, move more and sleep well.

Daytime wetting happens in about 3% of healthy tamariki (children). All tamariki with daytime wetting should see a health professional who has experience with children's problems.

Pēpi (babies) have low levels of vitamin K in their bodies at birth. Without vitamin K, pēpi are at risk of getting a rare bleeding disorder. A single vitamin K injection at birth is the most effective way of preventing this.

One of the best ways adults can help young grievers is to listen to their stories. Telling their story is a healing experience.

A breath-holding spell may happen after a child has an upset or sudden startle, such as a minor bump or a fright.

Information on some of the financial support that may be available to you when raising your whānau (family).

A checklist for your baby's eye and vision development during their first year. If you have any concerns about your baby's vision, see your Well Child service provider or other health professional.

Tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) with bronchiectasis can have an action plan. You and your doctor or another member of your child's health team can discuss this so that it's right for your child. It lists your child's daily treatment and steps to take if your child becomes unwell. 

A child's reactions to grief can depend on many things, including their developmental stage. Bereaved tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) will need ongoing attention, reassurance and support. Find out more about the common reactions to grief and ways to support tamariki at different ages and stages.