Baby health guide
Your child has arrived and this little being changes everything. Your emotions are on a rollercoaster and you are asking yourself lots of questions. We would like to answer some important questions about your baby's health here.
Healthy sleep
In the first weeks and months of life, your baby will learn to adjust to the day-night cycle and develop regular sleeping and eating times. Today's sleep recommendations also help to significantly reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. >>more
Preventive medical check-ups
As part of the early detection programme (U-examinations), all children up to the age of 6 should be examined on 10 different dates from birth to the start of school.
are examined. The early detection examinations help to recognise developmental delays at an early stage and to get help quickly if necessary >>more
Vaccination protection
The so-called "childhood diseases" are by no means harmless. Measles, mumps, whooping cough and other infectious diseases can cause permanent damage or even be life-threatening. Vaccinations should be started early, preferably in the 9th week of life, as this is the only way to protect your child in the sensitive baby and toddler phase >>more
Baby's first teeth
Your baby already has teeth before birth. But they are still hidden in the jaw, where the 20 milk teeth are crowded together waiting to break through. Soon your child will be smiling at you with their first teeth. To keep the milk teeth healthy and prevent tooth decay, you should follow a few rules >>more
Baby's menu
It is recommended that you breastfeed your child from the very beginning so that your child only receives breast milk. Breast milk provides your baby with important nutrients for healthy development. Breastfeeding is recommended for all healthy babies in the first six months, at least until the beginning of the 5th month >>more
Guide for parents
The Federal Centre for Health Education provides comprehensive information on baby development in the first year of life in its guide, which can be ordered or downloaded.