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  1. … Key points about first aid for burns and scalds tamariki (children) have thinner … A scald is a burn caused by hot liquids or steam. Basic first aid for burns and scalds If your child has a burn - …
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  2. … Key points about first aid for sprains and injuries  sprains and strains are common … how to manage your child's sprain or sports injury. … First AidFirst Aid For Sprains & Strains …
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  3. … Key points about first aid for bee stings bee stings can cause redness, pain, itch … You can manage most mild bee sting symptoms at home. … First AidFirst Aid For Bee Stings …
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  4. …   Key points about seizure first aid stay calm - remember the seizure will stop turn your … seizure? If you think your child has had a seizure for the first time, you should see a doctor urgently. If your child …
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  5. … Emergency seizure plan for seizure first aid  This emergency seizure plan is a step-by-step guide … Seizure Plans … Brain … Emergency Plan For Seizure First Aid
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  6. …   Your baby's first year  "I think you can still enjoy the balance of doing … between a child and their primary caregiver in the first few years of life. Secure attachments have positive … whānau share their stories in a video about baby's first year. Hear what mums have to say about looking after …
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  7. … of the eye form your baby's eyesight (vision). Baby's first year - checklist  If you have any concerns about your … for your baby's eye and vision development during their first year. If you have any concerns about your baby's … … Vision Development … Eyes … Vision Development In The First Year …
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  8. … have such a strong instinct to breastfeed. Usually in that first hour, your baby will start to show signs of being ready … do not miss the signs that your baby is ready to feed. The first milk (colostrum) is like gold - it's full of goodness … of antibodies. Your baby will feed on colostrum for the first 2 to 3 days until your milk comes in. PlunketLine …
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  9. … Key points about pregnancy, childbirth and the first weeks most women in New Zealand can choose maternity … care and support you through pregnancy, labour and the first weeks of your child's life your LMC is a midwife or … or specialist doctor will support you from when you first see them until your baby is around 6 weeks old. It's …
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  10. …   The first 5 years "The best advice I could give at this age would … 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.  See the KidsHealth page on caring for your …
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  11. …   The first 6 weeks "It's hard but it's amazing. There's no words … the moment. The main piece of information I would give to first time mothers is, just don't be too proud to ask for … between a child and their primary caregiver in the first few years of life. Secure attachments have positive …
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  12. … than 6 months old, especially in pēpi too young for their first immunisation once pēpi have whooping cough, there is no … cough immunisation during pregnancy protects pēpi in their first weeks of life start immunising pēpi the day they turn 6 … cough immunisation to protect pēpi too young for their first immunisation     Find out more about whooping cough How …
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  13. … lower (bottom) front teeth usually come through the gum first. These are followed by the upper (top) front teeth. The … the bottom teeth on either side at 10 to 16 months. The first top molar teeth come in at 13 to 19 months. The first bottom molars come in at 14 to 18 months. Then the top …
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  14. … whether or not the bones are in line X-rays For Children First aid for a fracture Positioning  Keep the injured arm or leg … can help keep the injured part still. Someone trained in first aid may be able to put a splint on your child.   Pain …
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  15. … will need laxatives   Constipation  Simple measures to try first for constipation increase the water your child drinks … pharmacy but it may be better to go to your family doctor first. Your doctor can give you advice about the best … just one part of your child's overall treatment - the first part. It is never a standalone treatment. In fact, if …
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  16. … the appendix is a small finger-like tube attached to the first part of the large intestine appendicitis is an … go to your family doctor or after-hours medical centre first if you think your child has symptoms of appendicitis if … is a small finger-like tube that is attached to the first part of the large intestine (called the caecum). It is …
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  17. … How often? Frequent feeding is normal when your baby is first born. Baby may feed as often as every 1 to 2 hours. … yellow poos every 24 hours by day 4 to 5, and during the first month of life. If baby doesn't have enough wet or dirty … enough milk. Watch a video about what to expect in the first few days You could watch an Australian Breastfeeding …
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  18. … are seeing in you always acknowledge your child's emotions first and then help them to think about what they are feeling … development happens The brain develops very rapidly in the first 3 to 5 years of life, and all the structures and … in you. Make sure you always acknowledge their emotions first and then help them to be able to think about what they …
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  19. … your child and give you the help you need - including the first immunisations when your child is 6 weeks old. It’s easy … that. Enrolling your child early means they can get their first immunisations on time and can get health services if … so are prescriptions for medicines. Can my baby have their first immunisations at the general practice? Enrol your child …
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  20. … with HSP can get it again, usually within 4 months of the first illness. If your child gets HSP again, it's usually … (called glomerulonephritis). This may happen in the first week or so of the illness, but there may be a delay of … and blood presuure checks should happen:  weekly for the first month after the HSP started every 2 weeks from weeks 5 …
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  21. …     Key messages Exclusively breastfeeding for around the first 6 months of your baby's life and then continuing once … and contains the nutrients your baby needs for around the first 6 months of life. It is the greatest gift you can give … section … Exclusively breastfeeding for around the first 6 months of your baby's life and then continuing once …
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  22. … Exclusively breastfeeding for around the first 6 months of your baby's life and then continuing once … and contains the nutrients your baby needs for around the first 6 months of life. It is the greatest gift you can give … Health recommends exclusive breastfeeding for around the first 6 months of your baby's life and then continuing once …
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  23. … system can be activated throughout our lives, for example: first days at new schools experiences of separation and loss … attachment pattern with a parent towards the end of the first year. Warm, predictable, sensitive care when a pēpi or … between a child and their primary caregiver in the first few years of life. Secure attachments have positive …
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  24. … leave. The birth mother will be the primary carer in the first instance, however she can transfer all or some of her …
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  25. … 10 days from contact with someone with measles to the first symptom if you think your child might have measles, … advice don't go to your doctor's clinic without phoning first - measles can spread easily to others in the waiting … days from contact with someone with measles to getting the first symptom but it can take from 7 to 18 days. This is …
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  26. … types of jaundice are serious jaundice that appears in the first 24 hours after birth is not normal - it needs checking … to be normal if your baby: becomes jaundiced after the first 24 hours after birth wakes themself up to demand feeds … apply to your baby.  If your baby is jaundiced in the first 24 hours after birth Jaundice in the first 24 hours …
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  27. … tongs, and sterilising equipment (necessary for the first 6 months). Not all baby bottles have accurate volume … tongs, and sterilising equipment (necessary for the first 6 months). … Formula Feeding … What Equipment You Need …
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  28. … home have identified as being important, especially in the first few weeks.  The following is a checklist identifying … home have identified as being important, especially in the first few weeks.  … Tube Feeding … Tummy (abdomen) … Tube …
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