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HOSPITALS
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Symptoms in children are mainly the same as for adults.
However, in children younger than 2 years, the only symptom can be fever and a general discomfort.
Health insurance for children in Switzerland
While you are still flying high thanks to the hormones produced by your body in connection with the wonder of the birth of your child, much less exciting things are already creeping towards your home: the whole administration that comes with a baby as natural as pampers.
mom on call!
10 things I don't want to hear in 2010.
When you have kids, you hear lots of advice or commenst about them, about your education and your life. Here are the 10 things that I don't want to hear in 2010 >>
You`d better watch out...
Within the space of a weekend, potential presents had been compared, agreed, rejected, exchanged and bargained over. Bedtime stories were built from pictures of Playmobil ghost pirates and Polly Pocket animal hospitals. My daughter, ever-organised, even marked up the glossiest catalogue with suggestions for Christmas and her birthday, colour-coded with different marker pens in case we hadn’t been paying enough attention to her hourly wish updates.
Toy story
I understand that toy companies need sales to stay in business, but is it really necessary to stifle kids’ imaginations with toys they will try out once, twice, maybe three times – and then put aside once the batteries run out because they’ve “seen it”?
Should My Kids Get the H1N1 Vaccine?
As a mother I want to do the best job I can in protecting my kids from
any harm. Seeing as the vaccination starts in early November I feel
a deadline coming up and need to inform my self on the subject. This
is difficult because I am not a physician. So do we weigh the pros and
cons and then go with the gut feeling?
tweens:
a marketing dream – a
parental challenge
..since preadolescent children often are more self-aware, they are these
days a highly popular target for the many advertisers. Hannah Montana,
the Jonas Brothers etc earn most of their living on their tween fan base.
activities
for school kids (5-8 years old)
School-age kids will still need your help to develop physical skills
and to learn how to cope with the emotions of winning and losing.
If your child becomes frustrated, it might be a good idea to suggest
a change of activity so that he doesn't lose interest in participating
in sport.
of
flying pigs – a
rant
First it was the bird flu, now it's the swine flu.
We are bombarded with information on how to wash our hands, when to use
hand disinfectant, not to cough all over other people and avoid being
coughed all over by these same other people.
What happens when the information is consistent but interpreted in entirely
different ways?
moms meet-up
Find a meet-up group near you.
Meet other moms (or dads) for sharing experiences about your children,
reading-groups or coffee-talks. The oportunites are as many as the groups
are diverse. Join in!
family activities around Switzerland
Switzerland is for sure a picture perfect country with numerous lakes
framed by jaw dropping mountains, roaming in the background on a sunny
day. During these euphoric days it is hard to imagine that Switzerland
is also blessed with rain… and more rain where you almost can’t
see your neighbour’s house. Since this country offers all kinds
of weather it is time to introduce things to do in Switzerland.
It’s freezing cold all over Europe, and with Winter Sale on it’s possible to do some great bargains. If you do need to renew some of your child’s winter wardrobe there is a few things to have in mind:
It must be 'fit for purpose
It must be durable and easy to care for.
It must be a pleasure to wear, comfortable and attractive.
Snow is like a magnet to kids. As soon as they see it’s snowing they’ll be ready running out only wearing their superhero pyjamaor a ballerina outfit! That’s when we need to know how to dress our little ones in order to keep them warm and dry whatever Mother Nature throws our way.
Layering is an extremely effective way of keeping warm. It’s starts with the inner layer. Woolen or thermal tops, leggings, socks, and one suit for babies.
On cold days the next layer should consist of wool or fleece, set or one-suit.
And finally the last layer is important. It needs to be fitted so that it’s functional. Yet allow enough space for trapping warm air inside the layer, giving it better insulating qualities. Winter jackets and pants should be breathable, water and wind resistant, preferable with high tech insulation. For the younger children snowsuits are probably better than two pieces, as no snow or wind will find it’s way in.
Proper waterproof winter boots with good traction are a must. Make sure that the boots are big enough, with extra space for woolen or thermal socks.
Insist on wearing a hat. Covering your child's head will keep the body temperature regulated. Opt for a knit or fleece hat with earflaps. Choose a neck warmer. Scarves and knitted gloves looks pretty but are not functional whilst playing in the snow and will only get wet. Fleece-lined gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell are effective options to keep little hands warm and dry.
Then last but not least, choose bright colours. Not only for the sake of fashion, but also so you easily can spot them in the snow.
Come wind, rain, snow or shine!
photo: take1.no
Check out more on children's fashion in the next edition of mamizeit.com or go to Bianca's own blog:
Little Scandinavian
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Please share with us your experiences on Switzerland.
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