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December 2022 saw a dramatic increase in the number of cases of meningococcal disease across some of New Zealand’s most ...

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

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

If your baby is born with a blocked tear duct they may get sticky eye. Find out how you can ...

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

Constipation is bowel motions that are very firm, and look like little pebbles. Quite a lot of babies look like ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Find advice on lactose intolerance and adverse reactions to cow's milk - tips and information on babies and allergies. Find ...

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

New parents are obsessed with poo. Green poo, runny poo, hard poo and even explosive poo - from colour and ...

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

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

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

Most babies are born with some type of discoloration on their skin - the majority of these disappear on their ...

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

Understand the signs of dehydration and sunstroke in your children and baby ...

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

Discover more about your premature baby and premature birth in Kidspot New Zealand's comprehensive family health section ...

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

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

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