BABY HEALTH
Find information about keeping your baby healthy throughout their first year – coping with colic, reflux, nappy rash and more.
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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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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
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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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 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?
Drug allergies can be a confusing area for parents because an adverse reaction to a medication does not necessarily mean ...
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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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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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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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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
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
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
Sticky eye is more likely if your baby's tear duct is narrower than normal or not fully developed ...
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Soothing a crying newborn
If you think your baby’s incessant crying is frustrating, imagine not being able to communicate what’s wrong.That'sically what a ...
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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 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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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
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
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: 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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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
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
Most babies are born with some type of discoloration on their skin - the majority of these disappear on their ...
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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
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
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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