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- … have become too thick to allow milk to pass through it the first symptom is usually forceful or projectile vomiting soon … allow milk to pass through it. This usually happens in the first 6 weeks after birth. Causes of pyloric stenosis … This may be through an intravenous (IV) drip. For the first few hours, your baby will continue to have fluids …Last reviewed
- … between a child and their primary caregiver in the first few years of life. Secure attachments have positive … Babies 3 To 12 Months Teeth Pēpi will start getting their first teeth at around 6 months. Healthy baby teeth usually … teeth too, so it's important you look after your child's first teeth. Caring For Your Baby's Teeth Smoke-free …Last reviewed
- … please contact your diabetes team members to discuss it first Mini-dose glucagon for children with diabetes Mini-dose … child or teen's glucose level should start to rise in the first hour and be more than 5 mmol/L if the glucose level is …Last reviewed
- … Telling other people about your cancer When you were first diagnosed and having treatment, it probably seemed like … from cancer treatment. It may be a good idea for you to first get expert advice from an insurance broker and to 'shop … all good ways to exercise and often what people think of first. But remember, walking to school, uni, work or to the …Last reviewed
- … Positive & Caring For A Newborn Should my baby have their first immunisation at 6 weeks? Yes. Immunising your baby on …Last reviewed
- … their penicillin injections before talking with the doctor first Why children need penicillin injections after they've … experience more difficult. Supporting your child for the first few injections can help them feel more confident. You …Last reviewed
- … life after your child has died is very hard because at first, every minute can be full of reminders you might think … life after your child has died is very hard because at first, every minute can be full of reminders. Every minute, …Last reviewed
- … may help to try something different. You can then try the first strategy again a day or two later, or even a week or … your baby, try to avoid giving a dummy during the first 4-6 weeks as it may affect your baby's suckling ability … tense and more distressed. Make sure to run the cold water first, then add hot water. Always check it isn't too hot …Last reviewed
- … about autism-takiwātanga diagnosis you may be one of the first to notice signs of autism-takiwātanga in your child … is diagnosed Initial concerns You may be one of the first to notice signs of autism - takiwātanga in your child. …Last reviewed
- … the appendix is a small finger-like tube attached to the first part of the large intestine appendicitis is an … is a small finger-like tube that is attached to the first part of the large intestine (called the caecum). It is …Last reviewed
- … Teeth By about 3 years of age your child will have their first set of teeth - 20 'baby' teeth. Healthy baby teeth … teeth too, so it's important you look after your child's first teeth. Caring For Your Child's Teeth: 1 To 5 Years …Last reviewed
- … people from mumps. Usually, tamariki (children) have the first dose of MMR at 12 months because MMR vaccination does … and children Tamariki usually have 2 doses of MMR - a first dose at 12 months of age and a second dose at 15 …Last reviewed
- … the skin numbing medicine may burn a little bit at first sedation involves using medicine, or a combination of … needle. This numbing medicine may burn a little bit at first, but after 1 to 2 minutes, the tissue will feel numb …Last reviewed
- … blankets and left for at least an hour or until after your first feed together. Skin-to-skin contact can also take place …Last reviewed
- … cast takes 24 to 48 hours to dry completely. In the first hour or two, while your child is waiting for their … Keep the plaster raised on pillows, especially for the first 24 to 48 hours, to prevent swelling. Check your …Last reviewed
- … fed on demand, so learn your baby's signals. For the first few days, your baby may finish the bottle. Most … newborns will need around 6 to 8 feeds in 24 hours for the first few weeks. Gradually increase the quantity (size) of …Last reviewed
- … cast takes 24 to 48 hours to dry completely. In the first hour or two, while your child is waiting for their … the arm raised to prevent swelling, especially for the first 24 to 48 hours. Support the arm in a sling or collar …Last reviewed
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- … mouth disease are most likely to spread the disease in the first week - before all the blisters have dried. Signs and … symptoms appear. Blisters Small blisters usually appear first around the mouth and on the gums and sides of the …Last reviewed
- … experience more difficult. Supporting your child for the first few injections can help them feel more confident. You …Last reviewed
- … Please discuss these with your health professional first, as some therapies can be harmful or may interact with … ulcerative colitis Aminosalicylates These are often the first treatment option for tamariki with mild to moderate …Last reviewed
- … or vegan, it’s good to speak to a health professional first Different types of vegetarian eating patterns People … need to take supplements. Talk to a health professional first. More information on vegetarian eating patterns for …Last reviewed
- … your baby's bed in the same room as you for at least the first 6 months. It's never safe to put pēpi to sleep in an … with being rocked or fed. Where you can get support The first few months of life with a young baby can be …Last reviewed
- Extra support for students with cancer With good information and planning, many of your student's needs can be met with the supports available within the school. But if your student with cancer has high health or additional learning needs there are other …Last reviewed
- … vaccinations, you can catch up. But your baby needs the first rotavirus vaccine before 15 weeks of age and the second … from receiving rotavirus vaccination, usually in the first week after vaccination. Intussusception is a rare …Last reviewed
- … and bladder all babies under 12 months of age with their first urinary tract infection (UTI) should have a renal … in the kidneys Babies under 12 months of age with their first UTI (urinary tract infection) should have an ultrasound …Last reviewed
- … If not, then you should have a heart scan during the first 3 months of pregnancy. You will need another heart scan … childhood cancer Even if your heart is fine during your first pregnancy, checking your heart is still important …Last reviewed
- … departments see people with the most urgent needs first. If it's not an emergency If your child needs medical … maternity care in New Zealand. Pregnancy, Childbirth & The First Weeks Well Child Tamariki Ora Well Child Tamariki Ora …Last reviewed
- … asleep either. Night terrors tend to start in the first 2 to 3 hours after sleep starts and may be at a …Last reviewed
- … talcum powder Always encourage your child to wee when they first feel the need to go. Don’t use nappy wipes to wipe the …Last reviewed
