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Vaccination helps protect children against a range of serious diseases. Protect your child for life - start vaccinating your baby the day they turn 6 weeks old. Continue with all vaccinations for full protection.

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Sleep needs in babies and children change as they grow. It helps to know what to expect at each stage. Find out about normal sleep for children at different ages. 

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    Healthy Eating For Children & Young People

    Tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) need a variety of nutritious foods. This helps support growth, development, energy levels and overall wellbeing. Eating well helps tamariki and rangatahi learn, play, be active, and feel good.
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    Food Groups & Serving Sizes For Children
    Tamariki (children) need to eat lots of different foods to grow and be healthy. This page has information about food groups and serving sizes for tamariki aged 2 years and older.
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    Toilet Training
    Not all tamariki (children) are the same when it comes to toilet training. Find out how to support your child to start toilet training.
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    Dental Care For Your Child
    Basic dental care is free in New Zealand for tamariki (children) from birth until they turn 18. Enrol your child as early as possible and keep taking them for regular dental check-ups.
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  • Adult and child preparing food together in a kitchen. The adult is cutting melon while the child eats a piece of fruit, showing a positive family mealtime and healthy eating.

    Healthy Snack & Meal Ideas For Children & Young People
    Tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) need a variety of foods to grow and stay healthy. Check out some healthy snack and meal ideas for your whole whānau (family).
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  • A photo of a child sitting on the ground having a tantrum

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