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Pets in the family

Find out how to prepare your pet for a new baby and how to teach your child to look after your pet. Learn about pet allergies and illnesses.

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Getting your pets ready for baby to arrive

Introducing your pets to your baby can be exciting and stressful. Having a plan can help make the transition smooth and safe for your pets and new baby.

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Allergies: controlling your environment

Allergies can be triggered by allergens including pollens, mould and dust. Learn how to keep your environment allergen-free and minimise allergic reactions.

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Family and siblings

Children grow up in different structures such as nuclear families, blended families, rainbow families (same sex parents) and single parents.

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Airborne allergies

Learn more about common allergens (such as dust and pollen), symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment to help your child with their allergies.

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What to take to hospital - checklist

When it's time to go to the hospital, you may need to be ready at a moment's notice. Use this handy checklist to have your hospital bag ready to go.

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Keeping baby safe

Babies are completely dependent on you for their safety. Here's what you can do to keep them safe.

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Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is a common infection caused by a parasite. Symptoms include high temperature, swollen glands, sore throat and aching muscles.

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Playing with your baby

Playing is a fun, effective way for your baby to learn. By playing, your baby can learn some of the skills they'll need as they grow up.

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Childhood rashes - Eczema

Eczema is a common chronic skin condition in children. Typically, eczema is characterised by an itchy rash that comes and goes. Eczema is not contagious but does tend to run in families and commonly first appears in early childhood.

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