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- … 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
- … or ibuprofen throughout your child's treatment without first talking to your child's oncologist. Check all … child's doctor before giving them to your child for the first time. If the doctor is not available, contact the nurse …Last reviewed
- … I return to doing the things I enjoy? Taking it easy at first As you recover from acute rheumatic fever, you might …Last reviewed
- … return to doing the things they enjoy? Taking it easy at first As your child recovers from acute rheumatic fever, you …Last reviewed
- Holding a meeting before a child with cancer returns to school Before the child or young person returns to school or early learning, it is a good idea to hold a meeting between school staff, parents or caregivers and the child's Regional Health School …Last reviewed
- … iron medicine Keep giving iron each day until your child's first birthday or your health professional asks you to stop. … a little firmer and some pēpi become constipated when they first start taking iron, but this usually settles. If your …Last reviewed
- … part is scanned, your child may enter the MRI machine head first or feet first. Some examples of the different types of coils that …Last reviewed
- … Managing chronic or persistent pain An assessment is the first step and can take place at a clinic or within a …Last reviewed
- … to check the information on ear infections and glue ear first. Ear Infections In Children Glue Ear In Children What … operation. Your child may be a little unsettled when they first wake up after the anaesthetic, but they are usually …Last reviewed
- … of their condition. Often tamariki have EEN when they first receive a Crohn's disease diagnosis. They may also have … Please discuss these with your health professional first, as some therapies can be harmful or may interact with …Last reviewed
- … teeth too, so it's important you look after your child's first teeth. Caring For Your Baby's Teeth Development … between a child and their primary caregiver in the first few years of life. Secure attachments have positive …Last reviewed
- … become clearer. What happens in a stem cell transplant First there needs to be a source of stem cells Stem cells can …Last reviewed
- … that parents don't want to give out much information at first. They may still be finding out about their child's … straightaway. It is best to talk to the family and whānau first before setting up any kind of fundraising activities. … …Last reviewed
- Key points about selective dorsal rhizotomy selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is an operation to cut sensory nerves in the spinal cord it reduces spasticity (stiffness) in the legs of tamariki with cerebral palsy SDR is currently not offered in Aotearoa …Last reviewed
- … information about the health of the lungs. These happen first. A lung biopsy may help if the scans and lung function …Last reviewed
- … or sitting on your lap, but check with the nurse or doctor first to see if this is possible. It is not helpful to offer … techniques even if they do not seem to be working at first. Keep talking Talk with your child and build on the …Last reviewed
- Key points about Duchenne muscular dystrophy muscular dystrophy (MD) refers to a group of conditions that cause muscle weakness that gets worse over time it's caused by changes (variants) in genes that are inherited Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is …Last reviewed
- … to read the pages on tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy first. These have information about what tonsils and adenoids … Your child should: rest as much as possible for the first few days after surgery not go to school, kura or …Last reviewed
- … The redness may continue to spread a little during the first 2 days of taking antibiotics. Go back to a health … These help reduce swelling. Continue to do this for the first 48 hours at least. Eat and drink normally Encourage …Last reviewed
- … time, take it away without fuss. We eat the most in the first 10 minutes of a meal, so aim to finish the meal within … may use it as a way to get them to eat something healthy first. But this can make your child more interested in the …Last reviewed
- … when it will occur. Early signs of biliary atresia In the first few weeks of life, pēpi with biliary atresia often seem …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
- … around 2 weeks after being infected. Early symptoms The first symptoms of slapped cheek disease in tamariki are: …Last reviewed
- … professional and teacher. Sometimes teachers may be the first to raise concerns and suggest that you and your child … It helps to learn a range of strategies so that if the first thing you try doesn't work, you have other options in …Last reviewed
- … to move around, and some tamariki find it less scary at first. Footstool A footstool can help your child get up to … toilet training. If your child regularly has a dry nappy first thing in the morning, you can try and stop nappies at …Last reviewed
- Nasogastric (NG) tubes and nasojejunal (NJ) tubes Nasogastric (NG) and nasojejunal (NJ) tubes are both nasal tubes, but while NG tubes end in the stomach, NJ tubes end in the intestine. They are a temporary way of feeding your child. A medical …Last reviewed
- … might like to check out an overview of autism-takiwātanga first. Autism-Takiwātanga Young children (under 3 years) A …Last reviewed
- … such as when talking to a baby sibling. Identifies first sounds in words; for example, "puku starts with p". Is …Last reviewed
- … 6 months, but not before 4 months, start to introduce first foods including smooth peanut butter and well-cooked …Last reviewed
