Toddler Home Safety: A Room-by-Room Guide

A toddler exploring a bright living room at home

A newly mobile toddler will find every hazard in your home before you do. Childproofing is less about wrapping the world in foam and more about removing the few things that can cause real harm. Here is a calm, room-by-room guide to a safe home for a toddler in Sweden. Most homes in Sweden, whether … Read more

The BVC Child Health Checkups: What to Expect

A nurse weighing a baby at a health centre

From the first weeks of your baby’s life until they start school, the child health centre, BVC, follows your child’s growth and development. It is free, friendly and a cornerstone of family life in Sweden. Here is what to expect, especially in the toddler years. BVC stands for barnavårdscentral, the children’s health centre. According to … Read more