Newborn + Mild Illness & Injury Physical Bundle - coming soon 👀

Nestwise Newborn + Mild Illness & Injury Physical Bundle

Two complete physical card guides for the first years of parenting.

From the newborn stage through to the everyday illnesses, injuries and daycare bugs of early childhood, this bundle gives parents practical, evidence-based guidance to keep close at hand.

Created by a registered paediatric nurse and mum, both guides are designed to help you understand what is reassuring, what to watch for, what you can do at home, and when your child may need medical review.

The physical bundle includes:

Nestwise Newborn Care Guide — The Early Weeks
Birth–12 weeks

and

Nestwise Paediatric Mild Illness & Injury Guide
3 months–5 years

Each guide is printed as a compact, ring-bound card set designed to be easy to reach for when you need information quickly.

Newborn Care Guide

Designed specifically for the first 12 weeks, covering the questions and concerns that commonly come up with a new baby.

Topics include:

• Rapid Safety Check
• Irregular breathing
• Noisy breathing and snuffles
• Colour changes
• Newborn skin changes
• Jitteriness and shaking
• Startle reflex
• Eye movements and vision
• Feeding patterns
• Wind and gas
• Spitting up and reflux
• Newborn poo
• Dehydration
• Crying and fussiness
• Sleep and waking
• Breathing distress
• Coughs and colds
• Bronchiolitis
• Jaundice
• Vomiting and diarrhoea
• Fever in young babies
• How to assess your baby
• Signs of illness
• Signs your baby may be seriously unwell
• Safe sleep
• Trusting your instincts
• Caring for yourself
• New Zealand support and services

Paediatric Mild Illness & Injury Guide

Designed for the everyday illnesses, symptoms and minor injuries that can happen throughout infancy and early childhood.

Topics include:

• Fever from 3+ months
• Coughs and colds
• Bronchiolitis
• Croup
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Dehydration
• Ear pain and ear infections
• Sore throat
• Hand, foot and mouth disease
• Conjunctivitis
• Viral rashes
• Gastroenteritis
• Chickenpox
• Runny nose and congestion
• Wheezing
• Mild breathing changes
• Head bumps
• Cuts and grazes
• Minor burns
• Nosebleeds
• Bites and stings
• Non-specific pain
• Low energy and lethargy
• Reduced appetite
• How to assess your child
• When to seek medical care
• Signs of breathing distress
• Allergic reactions
• Caring for a sick child
• When to keep your child home
• Medication basics
• Getting help in New Zealand

Designed for real life

These aren’t textbooks.

They’re designed to be picked up when your baby suddenly seems different, when your toddler wakes with a fever, when daycare calls, or when you’re trying to decide whether what you’re seeing is something you can manage at home or something that needs review.

The cards use clear headings and practical guidance so you can quickly find:

What is reassuring
What to watch for
What you can do
When to seek help

Physical guide features

• Two complete physical card sets
• Compact 70 × 120 mm cards
• Rounded corners
• White ring binding
• Colour-coded sections for easy navigation
• Durable and portable
• Easy to keep beside the change table, in a nappy caddy, medicine cupboard or overnight bag
• Designed by a registered paediatric nurse
• New Zealand-focused guidance

Why bundle both?

The newborn period brings its own very specific questions, while the months and years that follow bring a completely different set of illnesses, injuries and worries.

This bundle gives you support across both stages — from those first uncertain newborn weeks through to coughs, fevers, tummy bugs, daycare illnesses, head bumps and everything in between.

Two guides. One place to turn when you need calm, practical guidance.

*This guide provides general health education only and does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis or advice. If you are concerned about your child, seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional. In an emergency, call 111.