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  1. Chickenpox

    Chickenpox is highly contagious, but it is generally mild and gets better without the need for special treatment.

  2. Chickenpox – immunisation

    Immunisation against chickenpox can protect your child from getting chickenpox and from the possible serious complications of chickenpox.

  3. Chilblains

    The symptoms of chilblains are made worse with sudden temperature changes.

  4. Child abuse - reporting procedures

    Any person who believes, on reasonable grounds, that a child needs protection can notify Child Protection.

  5. Child development (1) - newborn to three months

    Infants in the first eight weeks have no control over their movements and all their physical activity is involuntary or reflex.

  6. Child development (2) - three to six months

    Young babies still have a notion that the whole of life is happening inside themselves, and they are 'making it all happen'.

  7. Child development (3) - six to nine months

    Fun activities, such as shaking or banging objects, helps a baby understand they have an effect on the world.

  8. Child development (4) - nine to 12 months

    At nine months your baby is moving around by crawling or pulling along with their arms. Safety is very important now. Your baby is also 'talking' with recognisable sounds and may even say simple words.

  9. Child development (5) - one to two years

    Between the age of one and two, your toddler understands they are a completely separate person from you.

  10. Child development (6) - two to three years

    Parents can be tricked into thinking our toddlers are more grown up than they really are.