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There are several ways to treat bedwetting and your child can help to decide what is best for them at this time. children under seven years old may not see the need to do anything an alarm that awakens your sleeping child as soon as they wet the bed...

There are several ways to treat bedwetting and you...

There are two types of bedwetting: children who have never been dry for more than a few months at a time have primary enuresis children who have been completely dry for more than six months and then start wetting the bed again have secondary enuresi...

There are two types of bedwetting: children who h...

Strabismus Strabismus may be known as turned eyes, crossed eyes, squint, or lazy eyes. Strabismus occurs when the eyes point in different directions. When one eye is straight the other may point in, out, up or down. This may be noticeable all the tim...

Strabismus Strabismus may be known as turned eyes,...

Key points to remember bedwetting happens during sleep your child can't control their bedwetting - it is not their fault be patient most children grow out of bedwetting About bedwetting Wetting the bed at night (nocturnal enuresis) is very common i...

Key points to remember bedwetting happens during ...

All babies, all places, every sleep All babies need protecting from SUDI, in all the places they may sleep, and every time they sleep.Safe sleep = face up + face clear + smokefree Sudden unexpected death is extremely rare for babies protected by this...

All babies, all places, every sleep All babies nee...

Key points to remember - every year, about 60 babies die suddenly in their sleep - most deaths are preventable - safe sleep means face up, face clear, smokefree every time and place a baby sleeps - sleeping face up (on the back) protects babies throu...

Key points to remember - every year, about 60 babi...

Key points to remember if you have concerns about your child's vision at any time, take your child for an assessment if your child does have a vision problem, finding it early is good for their learning and development What are the signs of a visio...

Key points to remember if you have concerns about...

Key points to remember seek medical advice if you have any concerns about your child’s eyes How do we see things? Light enters the eye through the cornea, the clear outer skin or window at the front of the eye. It passes through the pupil, the hole...

Key points to remember seek medical advice if you...

Key points to remember if you have concerns about your child's hearing at any time, take your child for an assessment if your child does have a hearing problem, finding it early is good for their learning and development What are the signs of a hea...

Key points to remember if you have concerns about...

Key points to remember screening for some vision problems for your child should occur at around 11 or 12 years of age if you have concerns about your child's vision or hearing at any time, take your child for an assessment (see What are the signs of ...

Key points to remember screening for some vision p...

After your child has their hearing checked at four or five they will NOT have their hearing checked again at school, so if you are concerned about your child's hearing, it's important that you visit your family doctor. Your doctor may refer your chil...

After your child has their hearing checked at four...

Key points to remember - your child's hearing and vision will be discussed with you at various Well Child checks before your child turns four years of age - the eighth and final Well Child check is called the B4 School Check and happens when your chi...

Key points to remember - your child's hearing and ...

Newborn hearing screening results leaflet (Ministry of Health)If your baby passes the hearing screen, it means that at the time of the screen, your baby's hearing was good. It is still possible for some babies who pass their hearing screen to develop...

Newborn hearing screening results leaflet (Ministr...

Should I use fluoride toothpaste for my baby? You can use a smear of fluoride toothpaste to help keep the teeth hard. Choose a mild flavour. It is recommended that regular fluoride toothpaste be used to maximize the effect of fluoride. I don’t live i...

Should I use fluoride toothpaste for my baby? You ...

Key points to remember- all babies are checked at birth to see that all is well - some of your baby's health checks are called ‘screening' - screening for hearing and some vision problems for your baby should occur at birth - if you have concerns abo...

Key points to remember- all babies are checked at ...

After six months, the first teeth begin to erupt into the mouth. Babies can be uncomfortable during teething. Clean teething rings which have been cooled in the fridge can help. Babies often like a piece of apple to bite on as well. Ask your pharmaci...

After six months, the first teeth begin to erupt i...

The baby is likely to be significantly unwell from the time they were severely shaken. There may be vomiting, irritability, fits (seizures), drowsiness, and even coma. There is a range of severity in this condition, and some babies may be only mildly...

The baby is likely to be significantly unwell from...

Key points to remember it is never ever okay to shake a baby. Make sure that all the people who care for your baby know this never leave your baby alone with someone that you know has an anger problem or violent temper have a plan of what YOU will d...

Key points to remember it is never ever okay to s...

It is very hard to cope with a baby who seems to be crying all the time. you may feel helpless when your baby keeps on crying. Just think - it's not always easy for you to calm down if you're very upset. It's the same for your baby. Try to remember ...

It is very hard to cope with a baby who seems to b...

pick up your crying baby. Carry, or gently rock your baby or use any kind of slow, rhythmical movement. Try not to do too many things at once. If you realise your are patting and jigging and shooshing and swaying all at the same time, try to slow dow...

pick up your crying baby. Carry, or gently rock yo...

At this time in your baby's life, they are learning that they can trust you to meet their needs. The best way to do this when your bbay is crying is to hold them. hold and comfort your crying baby if you can hold your baby close and snuggled in to y...

At this time in your baby's life, they are learnin...