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BABY HEALTH

Find information about keeping your baby healthy throughout their first year – coping with colic, reflux, nappy rash and more.

coronavirus

COVID-19 and Your Children

With the continuing spread of the COVID-19 virusaround the world, we are hoping to avoid widespread community transmission here in ...
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baby movements

The Benefits of Movement for Babies

Scientific studies have shown that your child's future development is highly dependent upon the way they use their senses in ...
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Tiniest Baby Boy Gets to Go Home

A baby born in Japan weighing just 268g (9.45oz) has been cleared to go home five months after his birth ...
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Ultinatal Breastfeeding Support from Swisse

Ultinatal Breastfeeding Support from Swisse

Are you breastfeeding and looking for to increase your breastmilk production? The new Swisse Ultinatal Breastfeeding Support is a premium ...
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Meningococcal Disease On The Rise

December 2022 saw a dramatic increase in the number of cases of meningococcal disease across some of New Zealand’s most ...
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The Truth Behind Your Baby’s Poo

You will be astonished at how important the contents of your baby’s nappy becomes in your parenting journey, so find ...
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Is it colic?

All babies cry - after all, it’s the only method of communication they have. But some babies will be unsettled ...
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earaches

Earache

Earaches commonly occur in babies and small children and can be distressing for them and you ...
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Whooping Cough

Whooping cough is a very contagious and potentially fatal illness that is also called pertussis. Find out what causes it, ...
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Sticky eye in babies

If your baby is born with a blocked tear duct they may get sticky eye. Find out how you can ...
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Could My Baby Be Sick? How To Read Your Baby’s Sick Signs

When they’re too little to tell you how they’re feeling or what’s hurting, parents have to read some other signs ...
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constipation in babies

Constipation and your baby

Constipation is bowel motions that are very firm, and look like little pebbles. Quite a lot of babies look like ...
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Medicine reaction: Is it an allergy?

Medicine reaction: Is it an allergy?

Drug allergies can be a confusing area for parents because an adverse reaction to a medication does not necessarily mean ...
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caring for baby teeth

Oral health from 0 to two years

Yes, you need to brush your baby’s teeth with toothpaste that has fluoride in it. Fluoride works by attaching itself ...
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When to call the doctor

Even experienced parents might have an “Is this normal?” adjustment period to their new baby, and question whether something needs ...
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Newborn screening tests

Jaundice in babies

Around 60 per cent of full-term babies (born after 38 weeks of pregnancy) exhibit signs of jaundice. Jaundice can be ...
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thrush baby health

What is botulism

Botulism is a rare but serious illness. A bacterium called Clostridium botulinum - which naturally occurs in soil - creates ...
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baby care

Understanding baby wind

Baby wind refers to the small amounts of air your baby swallows as she feeds. This air is often brought ...
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Baby nose care

Baby nose care

The inside of the nose is self-cleaning and needs no special care. If your baby has any discharge, wipe it ...
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Baby ear care

Baby ear care

The first thing to remember when it comes to ear care is ‘less is more’. Don’t go poking around in ...
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Common eye problems

Common eye problems

Sticky eye is more likely if your baby's tear duct is narrower than normal or not fully developed ...
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soothing newborn

Soothing a crying newborn

If you think your baby’s incessant crying is frustrating, imagine not being able to communicate what’s wrong.That's basically what a ...
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Hip dysplasia in babies

Hip dysplasia in babies

Hip dysplasia, also called developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) or clicky hips, is a congenital (present at birth) disorder ...
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baby crying

Baby colds and coughs

Your baby is likely to get a cold between 4 - 10 times in his first year of life, while ...
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Understanding your baby’s reflux

Reflux in babies is a common condition. Learn more about your infant's reflux and how to manage the symptoms in ...
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sick baby

Why is my newborn vomiting?

There are many reasons why your newborn may be vomiting. Understand why your baby vomits from Kidspot New Zealand's comprehensive ...
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Managing lactose intolerance

Managing lactose intolerance

Find advice on managing your baby's lactose intolerance in Kidspot's New Zealand's comprehensive health section ...
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Lactose intolerance in babies

Lactose intolerance in babies

Find advice on lactose intolerance and adverse reactions to cow's milk - tips and information on babies and allergies. Find ...
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Hiccups, sneezing and other breathing noises

Newborn babies often make funny breathing noises such as hiccups and sneezing. Learn what each baby breathing noise means ...
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baby poo

Baby Poo: An Essential Guide For Every New Parent

New parents are obsessed with poo. Green poo, runny poo, hard poo and even explosive poo - from colour and ...
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Seven Reasons Why Your Newborn Baby Cries

Understanding why your baby cries, could help you to settle your crying baby. Find out why your newborn baby cries ...
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teething baby

Could My Baby Be Teething?

Is your baby teething? Find out more about the signs of teething the the different treatment options available for your ...
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peanut allergy

Peanut allergy

Find advice on allergic reactions and peanuts - tips and information on kids and allergies in Kidspot's New Zealand's comprehensive ...
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Birthmarks

Birthmarks

Most babies are born with some type of discoloration on their skin - the majority of these disappear on their ...
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guide to newborn at home

The ultimate guide to your newborn’s first week at home

The first week home with your newborn baby can be a shock for new parents. Learn how to survive the ...
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Dehydration and sun stroke

Understand the signs of dehydration and sunstroke in your children and baby ...
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Pain relief for sick babies and toddlers

Caring for sick children is hard work particularly when they are young. Learn about pain relief for sick kids and ...
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Your premature baby

Discover more about your premature baby and premature birth in Kidspot New Zealand's comprehensive family health section ...
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My child has a food allergy

My child has a food allergy

To confirm a food allergy or intolerance, you need to consult a specialist who will do a series of tests ...
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Managing a cow's milk allergy

Managing a cow’s milk allergy

Find out how a milk allergy is different to lactose intolerance, and how to treat your child's allergy ...
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Understanding your baby’s wind

Your baby may need burping when you feed them otherwise your baby will be troubled by wind. Find out how ...
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