First Aid CoursesYou never know what your curious baby might do to himself, but it´s good to be prepared to the extent possible. Several places in Oslo offer first aid courses for parents. They have courses at fixed dates or you may request that they organize a lesson for you and at least six others, for instance your maternity group.
Sovekarin organizes first aid courses for parents and is located vis-à-vis Volvat at Majorstuen. The course costs 500kr, and can also be offered in English. Sovekarin also organizes other courses, check the website. Foreldrekompetanse.no organizes first aid courses in Sagene community center (Sagene Samfunnshus). It costs 490 per person, but they also have special group rates. Here is a list of other places that organize courses. Children´s diseases, fractures, wounds, and moreYou can´t avoid that your child gets sick, but it's good to know what the symptoms are and what to do.
Here´s an overview. Your child will inevitably also get cuts, wounds and fractures. Here´s some advice on what to do when it happens. The Pharmacy Vitus Apotek provides free baby packages to babies under 3 months. See also their website for children´s diseases and common problems. |
First Aid KitYou should have a first aid kit at home, and maybe even one for use in the car and on the go. I was recommended the following:
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Health and First Aid
The Health Station provides much good advice, but here is some information on where to take a first aid course, tips on what to do if your child gets sick or wounded, as well as a list for your first aid kit.