As a general pediatric practice, we can advise you on the following topics:
Nutrition, allergology, skin diseases, motor development, and asthma. We also have particular expertise in the following areas: intercultural medicine, social pediatric topics such as language development in the context of social and emotional development, bedwetting, and digestive disorders.
If you want to find out about specific age groups, use these subcategories to jump to the desired column.
The first year of life
For most parents, the first year of their child's life is a time filled with questions and uncertainties, as the child develops more rapidly in the first 12 months than in any other period of life. We are happy to support and advise you to ensure that becoming parents goes as smoothly as possible.
U1 in the hospital
U2 (Days 3-10 of life): Discharge examination in the hospital, if necessary in the doctor's office, and upon request as a home visit. Physical examination, hearing test, metabolic test, SP: physical examination, hazard prevention, screening tests such as: hearing screening, metabolic screening
U3 4th - 5th week of life: Examination, explanation of the vaccination schedule, hip ultrasound, SP: nutrition, breastfeeding, vaccination, hip ultrasound,
U4 3rd - 4th month of life: vaccination, developmental check, SP: motor development
U5 6th-7th month of life: general check-up, developmental check-up, focus: introduction of complementary foods,
U6 ( 10th - 12th month of life): SP: beginning development of language and social behavior, first steps, nutrition, vaccination
We recommend that our patients get vaccinated according to the STIKO (Standing Committee on Vaccination) schedule. As part of our preventative care, we are happy to advise you in detail on the topic of vaccinations.
More information at kindergesundheit-info.de
The toddlers
This is the stage of life when a great urge to explore begins. Between the ages of one and three, children make enormous developmental leaps in the areas of movement, language, thinking, and emotions. However, the range of development is quite broad; there are early developers as well as late developers.
Many children start kindergarten at this age. Infections are most common at this stage, as these are new environments for the children. Fever is therefore a natural reaction to these pathogens. Ensure your child drinks plenty of fluids, preferably water or tea. If your child's general condition changes or they experience pain, a visit to the doctor is advisable.
U7 21st - 24th month of life: motor development, language development, increasing autonomy
U7 34th - 36th month of life: Beginning of kindergarten age, development of language, emotional world and social behavior
U8 46th - 48th month of life: in kindergarten, language development, increasing independence
U9 60th - 64th month of life: Preschool age, development of school skills
Primary school age
During primary school, thinking becomes more logical and systematic. Children learn to concentrate and better understand cause and effect. Fine and gross motor skills are significantly refined through writing, crafts, and sports. Children learn to make friends and negotiate conflicts, thereby also learning to understand their own feelings as well as those of others. Due to these life changes, self-esteem becomes strongly linked to performance and feedback.
Be mindful of the pressure to perform, which can quickly build up. Children need recognition for their hard work and effort, not just for good grades. Mistakes are helpful in learning. Children shouldn't feel that their parents' love depends on their school performance. Give your child plenty of time and space for free play, as children need time to process their experiences. The use of media (tablets, mobile phones, game consoles, etc.) should also be clearly limited and supervised. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us!
U10 8-9 years of age (after grades 1 and 2): 1st primary school check, first examinations during school age, learning behavior, social behavior
U11 9-10 years (4th-5th grade): Transition to secondary school, learning difficulties, behavioral problems, media use
Youth
During adolescence (puberty), the body, brain, and psyche undergo a radical transformation. Adolescents are in a sensitive transitional phase: they are neither child nor adult.
Dear young people, at this stage it's easy to feel overwhelmed and alone. We're happy to advise you on all relevant topics for young people, such as nutrition, sports, acne, sexuality, school, media, and much more. If your parents think, or you think, that you can come to our practice alone, then give us a call or send us an email and feel free to drop by.
J1 12-14 year of life: shortly before puberty begins, physical and mental health, vaccinations, addictive behavior, blood test
J2 16-17 years: shortly before reaching adulthood, advice on youth issues such as nutrition, career choice,