Any child is happy to relax and improve his health in the sanatorium. Babies who often visit doctors should definitely undergo treatment in wellness centers. It is possible to restore immunity and strengthen children's health in such a children's health resort.
Benefit
A unique combination of various balneological methods allows you to quickly restore the child's body. Today, many babies live in large industrial cities. In such places, the ecology leaves much to be desired. Strong air pollution and lack of cleanliness contribute to the development of many chronic diseases.
In urban children, respiratory and lung diseases are increasingly common. Weak immunity does not allow the child to resist bacterial infections. Babies tend to get sick with respiratory diseases and flu more often. Because of the very fast pace of life, city children grow worse, gain weight poorly.
You can improve children's health in any sanatorium that specializes in providing medical care to babies. Within the framework of the wellness center, doctors of various specialties offer unique methods to restore lost health. Every year, hundreds of thousands of children from all over the country are sent to sanatoriums for treatment.
For babies with specific diseases, whole individual treatment and rehabilitation programs are drawn up. In the sanatorium, the child consistently goes through several methods. Each type of treatment has a positive effect on a specific organ, as well as on the entire body as a whole.
Thanks to the combination of several methods, the child's body is quickly restored. The work of the cardiovascular system and the respiratory system is normalized. The ENT organs are cleansed, breathing improves. After treatment in a sanatorium, immunity is noticeably strengthened, and strength appears to fight stress and various infections. Babies gain weight, become more active. Many children have better mood and sleep.
Kinds
Today there are a large number of various sanatoriums for children. In their work, they are focused, as a rule, on a specific profile of treatment. Most of the sanatoriums are curative. In such health centers, kids can improve their health and cure all chronic diseases.
All health resorts can be divided into several types (depending on the treatment):
- Anti-tuberculosis sanatorium. Children suffering from tuberculosis undergo rehabilitation and recovery from the hospital there. These wellness centers are often located in a beautiful green area. The abundance of trees and flowers is imperative for the treatment. Babies need the whole range of measures necessary to restore weakened health after long-term treatment in an anti-tuberculosis dispensary. Experienced phthisiatricians supervise the entire treatment process every day.
- Pulmonary sanatoriums. Such a health center will be an excellent option for children with ENT diseases. Excellent treatment programs have been developed for allergy sufferers and asthmatics. After undergoing such a course of treatment, the baby is less sick, his asthma attacks are significantly alleviated. In children with a tendency to allergic reactions and atopic dermatitis, doctors note a lengthening of remission.
- Psychoneurological sanatorium. Great for rehabilitating toddlers after injuries or accidents. Doctors offer a huge number of different effective methods for babies with cerebral palsy and autism. If a child cannot be alone in a hospital due to illness, his mother must come with him.
- For babies with epilepsy, the neurological center also offers specialized treatment. Children with delayed speech development also undergo special training during the course of the rehabilitation course. This helps babies in mental development and has a positive effect on their general condition. For hearing impaired children, rehabilitation programs have been developed. For such babies, special training is also provided under specialized programs adapted for children with hearing impairments.
- Orthopedic health centers. For babies with pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, various treatment programs are organized. They are aimed at strengthening the child's muscle corset. Physical therapy instructors work with children every day. The combination of a complex of various physiotherapeutic procedures, massage and special exercises allows you to quickly achieve a positive effect of treatment.
- Diet sanatoriums. For babies with obesity and overweight, nutritionists recommend a special therapeutic diet and give recommendations for normalizing weight. In the conditions of the sanatorium, the correct fractional nutrition is organized, which contributes to the effective and safe loss of excess weight. Active leisure also helps to achieve excellent results.
- Cardio-rheumatology center. Such sanatoriums are focused on providing specialized medical care to babies with heart and vascular diseases, as well as rheumatological diseases. Cardiologists or rheumatologists can recommend treatment in these health centers.
If the baby has a specialized chronic disease, treatment in such sanatoriums is shown to him 1-2 times a year. After undergoing treatment, the child feels much better, the work of the cardiovascular system is normalized, the manifestations of rheumatological diseases decrease. Among the cardio-rheumatological centers there are institutions of various departmental forms, including the military.
Children's sanatoriums accept babies of all ages. For very small crumbs, it is provided to be with parents or accompanying relatives. Children's health resorts successfully offer treatment programs for mothers and children. Such a vacation will be an excellent option for mothers with an infant or toddler of 2-3 years old.
Treatment methods
For the treatment of children in health centers, doctors use a variety of physiotherapeutic and therapeutic methods. The combination of several techniques at once allows you to achieve a more lasting result. Usually, 5-6 different physiotherapy methods are combined for each child.
Among the most popular treatments are:
- Climatotherapy. It is a very effective way to treat any chronic disease in babies. They try to locate all the sanatoriums in beautiful and green places. Numerous gardens, parks or squares are located near the wellness centers. Historically, centers are usually located near the foot of the mountains, as well as on the seashore or lake. Excellent environmental conditions allow you to quickly restore the child's body and charge the child with energy for a long time.
- Mud therapy. The use of mud from various sources is especially effective in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. All orthopedic sanatoriums offer this technique for babies with poor posture, as well as in rehabilitation programs after injuries or accidents. The mud, rich in beneficial trace elements, promotes the restoration of cartilage tissue and accelerates the healing of any wounds.
- Ultrasound therapy. Ultrasound can be used not only for diagnosing diseases. It also does an excellent job of treating various chronic diseases. It can be used for babies with pathologies of the respiratory system, kidneys, and skin diseases. As a rule, no more than 8-10 procedures are prescribed for the course. You can repeat this treatment in six months.
- Magnetic therapy. For this technique, physiotherapists use special devices that generate a magnetic field. The range and possibilities of this type of treatment are enormous. Magnetotherapy is used in treatment programs for over a hundred different diseases. The method has a minimum of side effects, which allows it to be successfully used for children.
- Diet therapy. All babies during their stay in the sanatorium are assigned a special therapeutic diet. The selection of the table is carried out by the attending pediatrician. The appointment of food is carried out taking into account the chronic diseases that the baby has. If there are diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, a sparing diet is selected for children (with a restriction on a number of harmful products). In any sanatorium, kids eat at least 5-6 times a day. For younger children, an afternoon snack and a second dinner are required. The entire nutrition program is reviewed by a dietitian doctor.
- Physiotherapy and massage. These methods are included in virtually every treatment program. During the massage, an effect on the entire body occurs. The course usually consists of 10-12 procedures. For babies with diseases of the nervous system or pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, treatment is extended to 14-21 procedures. A set of special therapeutic exercises allows babies to strengthen their muscles and spine. Classes are usually conducted in a playful way. This brings the child a lot of pleasure and positive emotions.
- Baths and hydrotherapy. During these procedures, the beneficial properties of water are used. Special extracts of medicinal plants or substances that have a beneficial effect on the entire body as a whole are added to therapeutic baths. The course is designed for 8-10 procedures. Such therapeutic baths are contraindicated in babies with skin diseases, as well as in a number of certain pathologies of the nervous system and heart.
The physiotherapist draws up an individual treatment program for each child. When going to choose the necessary physiotherapy techniques, the doctor must assess the condition of the baby and identify all contraindications. To take into account all the data, the baby comes to the sanatorium with a special medical certificate from the place of residence. It lists all the chronic diseases of the child, lists the vaccinations, and also leaves the recommendation instructions of the district doctor.
How long does the treatment take?
The length of stay depends on the profile of the sanatorium that provides medical services. The average period is 21 days. However, there are a number of exceptions. If the baby is sent for treatment to an anti-tuberculosis sanatorium, the treatment can last a month (or even one and a half). The fact is that such children need more time to recover.
Babies who have had tuberculosis have very weak immunity. This leads to the fact that such children do not recover well and require a longer course of procedures.
For babies with diseases of the nervous system (as well as for children with developmental delays), longer treatment is also required. Typically, the length of stay for these children is 6-7 weeks.
How to choose?
When planning to choose a children's sanatorium for a child, you should carefully study all the information about him. On the official websites on the Internet, each wellness center reflects all the methods that are used to treat babies. Each sanatorium must indicate a list of diseases with which it works.
You can also choose a wellness center based on the recommendations of people you trust. Many resorts with a good reputation have numerous positive reviews from those people who have already rested there.
Many parents, choosing a health center, focus only on the cost of treatment. In such cases, you should definitely pay attention to the material and technical base of the sanatorium. The stay in the institution is usually three weeks. During this time, the child should be comfortable and pleasant enough to be within the walls of the treatment center. The presence of modern beds and amenities in the room will be a great option for a comfortable stay.
How to get a voucher for free?
Today it is possible to undergo treatment in a sanatorium in different ways. For their money, parents can buy a ticket to the wellness center at almost any time. However, in the summer, there may be difficulties with the acquisition. At this time, the number of children arriving for treatment increases significantly, and the sanatorium cannot cope with the accommodation of all comers.
You should plan your treatment in the wellness center in advance. You can buy a ticket long before the season starts. Many childcare centers also offer exciting promotions and seasonal sales. Spring and autumn tours are usually not as expensive as summer and winter ones.
Children with disabilities are entitled to free trips. According to the profile of the disease, the child is sent to a specific sanatorium (indicating the length of stay in the health center). These vouchers are issued absolutely free of charge (if you have a certificate of disability). For the treatment of such babies, social protection organs are distributed.
For single mothers and children from socially disadvantaged families, free trips are also provided. You can get a referral for treatment by contacting the social protection authorities or the local administration. However, it should be noted that the waiting period for such a free ticket can be significantly delayed. This is usually due to the heavy load of municipal budgetary sanatoriums working under social programs.
List of necessary things
When referring your baby to health treatment, you should definitely take care of everything you need. There is absolutely no need to take an excessive amount of things. For a quiet rest in a sanatorium, a child may need:
- Adequate clothing. Several pairs of T-shirts and T-shirts must be present in the wardrobe. In summer, you should put 3-4 pairs of shorts. For girls, you will need light dresses, as well as a set of T-shirts and skirts. Don't forget to put in enough sets of underwear as well. In hot weather, the baby will need a light hat.
- Set of towels. Not required in all health resorts. Often municipal or budgetary institutions do not provide them. The child should take at least three pieces with him. Choose soft and lightweight products that absorb moisture well and dry quickly. Your baby will need two towels for personal hygiene and while bathing. The third is for visiting the medical building and physiotherapy procedures.
- Favorite book. If the kid loves reading, be sure to put a book that the child likes in the suitcase. On the territory of many sanatoriums there are libraries where children can find literature, but it is not always possible to get exactly what they need. If the kid is keen on reading Harry Potter or some other fairy-tale character, there may not be such books on the territory of the wellness center. Try to put a not very heavy edition so as not to make the suitcase too heavy.
- Medical statement or certificate from the place of residence from the district pediatrician. In this document, the doctor describes all the chronic diseases that the child has. The results of recent tests and doctors' conclusions fit there.All vaccinations that have been given to the child throughout life must be indicated in the medical documentation.
- Favorite toy. TOnly one, but really necessary. Don't put a bunch of toys in your suitcase. All children's sanatoriums have a sufficient number of entertainment rooms. If the baby is still very small and leaves for a long time, it is better to put his favorite toy. This will help calm the baby down, and will also help to fall asleep quickly in an unusual new place.
Which one is better to go to?
The choice of a sanatorium should be approached quite carefully and with special attention. Indeed, the result itself largely depends on where the treatment will be carried out. Reviews about various children's sanatoriums differ significantly from each other.... In order not to be mistaken with the choice of a medical institution, you should carefully study all the opinions of former patients.
Among the many children's sanatoriums, there are several pretty good treatment centers:
"Children's dunes"
The sanatorium opened at the very beginning of the twentieth century. Located approximately 40 km from St. Petersburg, in one of the most beautiful resort areas of the Karelian Isthmus. The center operates throughout the year. Children from four years of age are accepted for treatment.
Doctors are pleased to offer an excellent range of treatment procedures for babies with diseases of the heart and blood vessels, respiratory organs, and digestive system. Children are prescribed healing mineral water and mud therapy. The sanatorium has repeatedly been awarded with certificates of honor and awards.
"Ear"
Located in a beautiful natural place. There are several ponds not far from the sanatorium. The health center accepts children from the age of seven for treatment. Treatments for babies are carried out throughout the year. Meals in the sanatorium are 5-6 times a day, taking into account the needs of the child's body for all the necessary substances and trace elements.
Children are accommodated in double and quadruple rooms. Hygiene facilities are located in each room (or on a block of several rooms). It depends on the accommodation option. A school functions on the basis of the sanatorium, school curricula are taken into account.
"Silver Forest"
The location of the sanatorium in a relict coniferous forest makes the rest and treatment truly unforgettable. The health center is practically located in the reserve zone. The purest healing air will be an excellent auxiliary method in the treatment of babies with various chronic diseases. However, to a greater extent, the sanatorium is focused on providing medical care for respiratory diseases.
"Nalibokskaya Pushcha"
The sanatorium is located in the Minsk region, approximately 50-70 km from Minsk. Numerous trees and shrubs grow near the residential buildings. The center itself is located in an excellent environmentally friendly area. The Isloch River flows nearby.
The sanatorium accepts children with various chronic diseases for treatment. The staff of the center have extensive experience in mud therapy. The unique sapropel springs of the Wild Lake are used as mud for the procedures. Such mud procedures are especially indicated for children with pathologies of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system.
"Kratovo"
This is a pulmonary sanatorium. Babies with diseases of the ENT organs and the respiratory system annually restore their health in this specialized medical institution. The sanatorium is located in the Moscow region, just 50 km from Moscow. Residential buildings of the health center are surrounded by perennial conifers. The healing air has an excellent healing effect on the bronchi and lungs. Treatment in this institution is especially indicated for babies with bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis.
The health center specialists are pleased to offer over a hundred different types of physiotherapy techniques. The sanatorium accepts children from the age of four. Children under 15 years old can come for treatment throughout the year. For each child, an individual health resort card is drawn up, all the profile treatment prescribed by the doctor is prescribed.
"Zatoka"
The sanatorium is located in the Odessa region. It is an orthopedic sanatorium. In its work, the health center specializes in providing professional medical care to babies with diseases of the musculoskeletal system, muscular system, as well as with the presence of congenital or acquired pathologies of posture and problems with the spine.
Meals in the sanatorium 6 times a day. The menu must include meat or fish. Babies are given fresh fermented milk products and fruits every day. Residential buildings are located in close proximity to the sea. The settling of kids is carried out on different floors. Boys are separate from girls.
"Dewdrop"
The sanatorium is located in the Vitebsk region. The center is surrounded by mixed forests. There are three fairly large and beautiful lakes near the wellness center. Many chestnuts, birches and spruces grow near the residential buildings. The sanatorium was founded at the end of the twentieth century. Children are given treatment from the age of three.
Children with parents are accommodated in rooms of different categories of comfort. You can also choose a double accommodation option with a bathroom inside the room. Inside the premises there is everything you need for a great holiday. You can also buy vouchers to individual guest houses. A detached cottage on different floors can accommodate several families at once. The sanatorium provides treatment for babies with various types of diseases.
In the conditions of the children's sanatorium, any child can restore their health. The combination of a variety of treatment methods allows you to achieve excellent results and strengthen the child's body in a short time.
