Babies and toddlers
Find out about some of the important things you should do to keep your child healthy.
Child Sickness – Danger Signals
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Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health Book
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In this section
- Information for mums and mums-to-be on how their breast milk gives baby the best start in life, with lots of practical information and advice on many breastfeeding different topics. Read more
- Guidelines on how to feed your baby or toddler, including introducing complementary foods and what suitable foods and drinks are. Read more
- Young children can choke on food quite easily. Find out how to reduce the risk of food-related choking and keep your child safe. Read more
- Babies are ready for and need extra food around six months of age. Learn how to recognise when your baby is ready for solids and what some great foods to start with are. Read more
- Advice on what to do if your baby is sick, and on looking out for the danger signs of serious illness. Read more
- Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) used to be called Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), or cot death. Access websites and resources that give you safe sleep information. Read more
- Vitamin D helps our bodies use calcium to build and maintain strong bones and teeth. Low levels of vitamin D in babies and children can cause health problems such as rickets. Read more
Page last updated: 21 February 2013
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