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Healthline KidsHealth NZ

WebIf you have any feedback about the KidsHealth website, or have a suggestion for new content, please get in touch with us. Call Healthline free. If you need advice about a child who is unwell, call 0800 611 116 …

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Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

WebARFID is an eating disorder and a serious mental health condition. tamariki with ARFID either strongly dislike or avoid food or restrict their food intake for different …

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Type 1 Diabetes In Children

WebType 1 diabetes is a lifelong condition where the level of glucose in the blood is too high due to a lack of insulin. You might find it helpful to watch the animated video …

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Jaundice In Babies KidsHealth NZ

WebKey points about jaundice in babies. jaundice means yellow colouring of the skin and the whites of the eyes. mild jaundice is common in newborn pēpi - it starts on the second or …

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Is My Child Sick

Webdial 111 within New Zealand (use the appropriate emergency number in other countries) for urgent medical help. You should stay calm and explain why you are worried about your …

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Sleep & Anxiety KidsHealth NZ

Webanxiety is probably a common cause of difficulties settling to sleep at both the start of the night and overnight. you can help by trying to understand your child's fears. acknowledge …

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease KidsHealth NZ

WebWhat is inflammatory bowel disease? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes inflammation in the digestive system (gastrointestinal tract). IBD is a long-lasting …

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Croup KidsHealth NZ

Webcroup is a viral illness in young children which causes narrowing of the upper airways. croup is often worse at night. croup is often a mild illness but can quickly become serious, so …

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Viral Wheeze KidsHealth NZ

WebTags. This page last reviewed 29 May 2023. Viral wheeze is an infection of the lungs which starts with a cough or cold. It's more common in children under the age of 3 years as …

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Melatonin For Sleep Problems KidsHealth NZ

WebThe dose makes your child feel sleepy. People use doses from 0.5mg to 6mg, but most children take 1 to 2mg. Your child will most likely fall asleep more quickly (usually 15 to …

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Vulvovaginitis In Children KidsHealth NZ

WebVinegar or baking soda baths. If your child does have some irritation around the vulva, you can try a vinegar or baking soda bath. Vinegar baths can help to prevent mild infections …

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Appendicitis KidsHealth NZ

Webthe appendix is a small finger-like tube attached to the first part of the large intestine. appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. appendicitis is a potentially serious …

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Molluscum Contagiosum KidsHealth NZ

WebWhat is molluscum contagiosum? Molluscum contagiousum (molluscum for short) is a skin infection that is common in tamariki. It causes small raised bumps that …

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Signs That Children Are Struggling To Breathe KidsHealth NZ

Webfast breathing. sucking or pulling in under the ribcage. sucking or pulling in between each rib. using the muscles around the neck during breathing. flaring of the nostrils - the nostrils …

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Emotional & Mental Wellbeing In Children With Diabetes

WebMental health concerns can interfere with management and treatment of diabetes. They can also impact on the functioning of the whole whānau. If a person is depressed or anxious, …

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Gender Diversity In Children & Young People KidsHealth NZ

WebRainbow Youth offer one on one support workers in some parts of Aotearoa New Zealand - currently Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Wellington …

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