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- … Suzie Squid visits the school - a lesson in epilepsy first aid Stella Starfish wants to play sports! - Epilepsy and …Last reviewed
- … being the firstborn child being in a breech (feet first) position during birth low fluid volumes during … examine your baby for hip problems several times in the first months of life. This involves some gentle movement … dysplasia How your baby’s legs are positioned during the first few months of their life may affect their chance of …Last reviewed
- Key points about communicating with your teen kids that feel close to one or more parents tend to do better in life listen to your teenager – when they are ready to talk ask open-ended questions and listen with the intention to hear send clear and …Last reviewed
- … your child’s seizure, see the KidsHealth page on seizure first aid. Seizure First Aid Instructions for giving buccal midazolam …Last reviewed
- … added calcium You might like to read about calcium needs first. Calcium Needs For Children With Cow's Milk Allergy … per 100mls. 100mls is the same as 100g. Soy milk is the first choice of alternative milk to cow's milk. DON’T use A2, …Last reviewed
- … child begins to fall asleep alone. What should I do on the first 1 to 2 nights? Sit in a chair or camp bed until your …Last reviewed
- Support available for children with high health needs There are 2 types of support available for tamariki (children) with high health needs. Teacher aide support through the School High Health Needs Fund The School High Health Needs Fund gives a …Last reviewed
- … sure your child has a chance to get a few rewards over the first few days; for example, at first you may reward them for staying in their room at the … as soon as possible after the good behaviour (for example, first thing in the morning) you can build on rewards (for …Last reviewed
- … hospital after your child's treatment going home for the first time after diagnosis can be an especially stressful … of anxiety for everyone in the whānau. Going home for the first time after diagnosis can be an especially stressful … meeting', especially if you are going home for the first time. Take your questions to the meeting and ask the …Last reviewed
- … birth with Down syndrome. Introducing Melanie Mora The first 24 hours after diagnosis Being positive How others …Last reviewed
- … your child as early as possible so you can arrange their first check-up. To enrol them with your local Community Oral … How often children need dental check-ups Your child's first visit will usually be between their first and second birthday. Dental staff will let you know the …Last reviewed
- … your baby's bed in the same room as you for at least the first 6 months. It is never safe to put pēpi to sleep in an … part of the day and night, and they wake often. During the first 3 months of life, pēpi sleep for around 14 to 17 hours … to sleep after they wake. Where to get support The first few months of life with a newborn can be challenging. …Last reviewed
- … fruit and vegetables before you cook or purée them. Making first foods plain Pēpi like the plain taste of milk, so first foods also need to be plain. You don’t need to add …Last reviewed
- … for some vision problems in pēpi and tamariki. The first vision screening happens soon after your baby is born. … it's important they have this screening in their first year at school. Contact your child's school to make … Or Eye Problems In Children Vision Development In The First Year … Find out about vision checks in pēpi (babies) …Last reviewed
- … treatment for sore joints is rest and pain relief. Have first penicillin injection Your child will have penicillin to get rid of the strep bacteria. They will have their first penicillin injection before leaving hospital. Rest in … Never stop penicillin treatment without discussing it first with your child's doctor, as your child could get …Last reviewed
- … pēpi can benefit from a vitamin D supplement during their first year of life the vitamin D supplement for infants and … You should start giving vitamin D drops within your baby's first week or when your baby is taking full feeds by mouth (oral). Keep giving one drop daily until your baby's first birthday or until your doctor asks you to stop. How to …Last reviewed
- … If your child has another seizure within 1 hour of the first seizure stopping - dial 111 for an ambulance as soon as … another seizure longer than 5 minutes, 1 hour after the first If your child has another seizure 1 hour after the first seizure has stopped, and that seizure is longer than 5 …Last reviewed
- … pulled back (retracted) by force. Early years During the first few years of life, the foreskin is stuck to the head of … most probably discover this for himself. He should be the first person to pull back his foreskin. Telling your son … beforehand will keep him from becoming alarmed the first time it happens. Teaching children to wash their penis …Last reviewed
- Ongoing Resourcing Scheme If your child is among the very small number of tamariki with the highest, ongoing level of need (around 1 in 100 students) the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS) will provide specialist support. This support aims to help your child …Last reviewed
- … mouth is open wide and their chin touches your breast first When your baby's mouth opens wide, their chin is able to touch your breast first, with their head tipped back so that their tongue can …Last reviewed
- … but it may be better to go to a health professional first. A health professional can give you advice about the … like to read about constipation and constipation treatment first. Constipation In Children Constipation Treatment How …Last reviewed
- … on what to do when your child has a seizure. Seizure First Aid Focal seizures Sometimes the abnormal electrical activity … to have jerking of their whole body and their limbs. At first, this may be small fast jerking movements, but it …Last reviewed
- … in an Instagram post from the 2020 Truth Awards, after her first red carpet appearance. She has emerged as one of the … 'Supergirl'. She made history when she was cast as the first transgender superhero on television. She was the … consistent with their gender identity is unlawful, the first such ruling by a state court. Learn more about Nicole …Last reviewed
- … Some parents don't want to give out much information at first. They may still be finding out about their child's … and rumours. How classmates can help When your child is first diagnosed you will be focussed on dealing with the … person at your child's school talks to you and your whānau first before setting up any kind of fundraising activities. … …Last reviewed
- … know about losing baby teeth and new, permanent teeth: the first tooth to fall out is usually in the front of the lower … pain, contact your child's local oral health service the first permanent molars come through at the back of the mouth … the service as early as possible, so you can arrange the first check-up. Regular check-ups of your child's teeth …Last reviewed
- … You may be seeing a healthcare provider for the first time who may not know the background. Having a record … there. Ask for an interpreter If English is not your first language, you may find it much easier to communicate …Last reviewed
- … biting and chewing Give your baby iron-rich foods when you first start introducing solid food. Then continue to give … to lower iron levels. So providing iron-rich foods as first foods is important to help to prevent iron deficiency. … to feed your baby Spoon feeding Purée these foods when first starting solids: cooked red meat or chicken cooked fish …Last reviewed
- … or formula before giving it to them to suck - please check first with your speech-language therapist or health … Use mouthing or teething toys and place on the outer face first (lips, cheek, upper and lower face), then move them inside the mouth first touching the tongue and gums, as your baby lets you. …Last reviewed
- Supports available for children with additional needs If your child is having challenges that are affecting their wellbeing and learning, staff at their school can arrange additional support. Most schools have a special education needs coordinator (SENCO) …Last reviewed
- … about what to do when your child has a seizure. Seizure First Aid Tests and investigations after an epileptic seizure If … learn more. Emergency Epileptic Seizure Medicine Seizure First Aid What is status epilepticus? Status epilepticus is …Last reviewed
