Children's health

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Last edited on March 21, 2026

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Diet and Vitamins

The contents of the child’s nutrition are of great importance for the child’s growth and well-being. Growth in the embryonic stage and the first year of the child’s life influence the child’s height as an adult and the child’s health in the long term. The great importance of the diet is obvious when you consider […]

First Aid

Every year 10-15% of all children see a doctor because the child is hurt, and that is just the tip of the iceberg because parents handle far most injuries. No

Medication

You should have the basic over-the-counter medication against pains, fever, cough and a stuffy nose in your home. Childproof all medication you have in your home. Use medication correctly. Be careful to follow the instructions about how a certain drug should be used, whether it is bought on prescription or over the counter. If you […]

Travel and Holiday

It is becoming more and more common to take your children travelling abroad – even to areas with poorly developed healthcare and water supply in tropical and subtropical areas. Therefore, there is a need for knowledge about what kind of precautions you must take as a parent before and during the travel. Here is information […]

Well-being and Growth

Children do not grow at the same constant rate. The first year, the child triples its weight, hereafter it gains weight at a lower pace. Growth in height is most significant the first 2 years where the child grows around 30-40 cm. Up through childhood and until puberty sets in, the child grows about 5 […]

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