Healthcare and infant care advice

Infants

Infant health care
Infant health care

This guide provides essential information on child care in maternity hospitals, post-birth care, and paediatric services in Croatia

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Routine infant check-ups
Routine infant check-ups

Learn about the routine check-ups for infants conducted in Croatia during their first year of life and what doctors monitor during these systematic examinations.

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Paediatric examination of a healthy infant
Paediatric examination of a healthy infant

Find out what a paediatric examination of a healthy infant looks like and what it includes

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When to seek paediatric care for an infant’s illness
When to seek paediatric care for an infant’s illness

Learn how to recognize symptoms of illness in infants, provide initial care, and determine when to seek medical attention.

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Infant and child vaccination calendar in Croatia
Infant and child vaccination calendar in Croatia

Find out about the vaccination schedule for infants in Croatia during their first year of life.

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Child car seat – from the first ride in the car
Child car seat – from the first ride in the car

Learn how to choose the right car seat for a newborn and how to install it properly and secure your baby safely

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Building a bond between father and baby during the first year
Building a bond between father and baby during the first year

How to nurture a special kind of relationship with your baby – engrossment

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How to be an involved father from the very begnning
How to be an involved father from the very begnning

Building attachment and emotional connection with your partner and children starts when you begin planning a family

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How infants show signs of stress
How infants show signs of stress

How to recognize stress in your baby

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How to choose and safely use a stroller
How to choose and safely use a stroller

If you are buying or have the opportunity to receive a stroller, here’s what to pay attention to and how to use it safely

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How to help a stressed infant
How to help a stressed infant

Learn how to help your little baby release the stress they may be feeling

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Using a car seat in different temperature conditions
Using a car seat in different temperature conditions

What to pay attention to when using a car seat in hot and cold weather

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Babywearing and baby carriers
Babywearing and baby carriers

Learn how to use carriers safely and properly to enjoy the many benefits of babywearing

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Paediatric examination of a sick infant
Paediatric examination of a sick infant

Who to contact for help, examination, and treatment of a sick infant, and when to call emergency services

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Covering a baby stroller does more harm than good
Covering a baby stroller does more harm than good

Find out why covering a stroller or car seat does not protect your baby from the heat

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Rights of infants and young children in case of hospitalization
Rights of infants and young children in case of hospitalization

Learn what rights infants, young children, and their parents have during hospitalization due to illness and how to exercise them. Understand how to ensure that children are not separated from their parents and how to stay with them during hospital treatment.

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Safe bathing for infants and young children
Safe bathing for infants and young children

Learn how to make bath time enjoyable and protect your child from accidental injuries that can occur during bathing

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Safe sleeping in a cot
Safe sleeping in a cot

Read how to ensure your baby’s safety in a cot or when sleeping with you

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Stress in infants
Stress in infants

Find out what causes stress in infants, how stress manifests in infancy, and how to help a baby relieve stress.

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Why dads matter to children
Why dads matter to children

In recent decades, scientists have increasingly recognised just how important fathers are.

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