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- … 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
- 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
- … 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
- … 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
- … 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
- … 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
- … 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
- … 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
- … 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
- … 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
- … 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
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- … 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
- … 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
- … 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
- … 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
- … experience more difficult. Supporting your child for the first few injections can help them feel more confident. You …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
- … 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
- … 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
- … 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
- … 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
- … 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
