Measles in NZ

There are current cases of measles in Aotearoa New Zealand. Make sure tamariki and the whole whānau have had 2 doses of the MMR vaccine. Find out more

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  • Being a parent

    About car seats (child restraints)

    Under New Zealand law, all children under seven years must use a child restraint (also called a car seat) that’s appropriate for their age, size, and development. They can’t travel in a vehicle if you can’t put them in an approved child restraint. Here’s what you need to know about car seats. 

  • Child health concerns

    Down syndrome

    About one in every 1000 babies in Aotearoa New Zealand is born with Down syndrome. 

  • Being a parent

    Being smoke-free around your child

    If you smoke, your child breathes in the smoke as well, even if you’re not smoking around them. Second and third hand smoke is dangerous for them too. If you’re continuing to smoke, there are some steps you can take to protect them until you’re able to quit.

  • Being a parent

    Hiring or buying a car seat

    Under New Zealand law, all children under seven years must use a child restraint (also called a car seat) that’s appropriate for their age, size and development. Here’s what you need to think about when you’re buying or hiring a child restraint.

  • Child health concerns

    Hives

    Hives are an itchy rash that can appear anywhere on the body. They are common, with one in every five people affected by hives at some stage in their life. 

  • Child health concerns

    Eczema

    Eczema is a dry, itchy skin condition that can affect babies and children. Learn what causes eczema, how to manage your child's skin condition, and when to visit a doctor.

  • Child development

    Play and learning: newborn to three months

    Playing with your newborn helps your baby learn about the world. You’re their favourite plaything, and they’ll love looking at your smiling face, listening to you sing, make funny faces, and blow raspberries. 

  • Being a parent

    Effective parenting

    Children don’t come with an instruction manual, and it’s hard to know if you’re getting it right. The truth is that no one gets it right all the time. Here are some tips on what you can do to make sure your tamariki get what they need to learn and grow into remarkable adults.  

  • Mātuatanga

    Te Mate Hinengaro ō Pāpā

    Ehara i te mahinga hou tēnei mea te mate pā pōuri me te noho āwangawanga mō te tāne.

  • Caring for your child

    Thrush infection

    Thrush (candida) is common in babies, especially in and around baby’s mouth. The symptoms are easy to treat, and you can get treatments from your local pharmacy or doctor.