Having a Baby in Augsburg in Augsburg

The birth must be registered at the Standesamt Augsburg. If born in hospital, the clinic handles this for you – you don't need to do anything! The birth certificate arrives by mail.

Children are curious – and that leads to accidents. Statutory accident insurance only applies at nursery and school, not at home or during leisure time. Private accident insurance and parents' risk life insurance provide all-round family protection.

Accidents happen faster than you think – and children are active. Child accident insurance pays for permanent injuries, liability insurance protects when your child accidentally damages something.

You apply for parental allowance at the ZBFS Schwaben regional office in Augsburg. It replaces part of income during parental leave (€300–1,800/month, max. 14 months).

Child benefit (currently €250/month per child) is applied for at Familienkasse Bayern Süd, which is responsible for Augsburg. Best done online via kindergeld.de or at the employment agency Augsburg.

Register your child with a paediatrician in Augsburg as early as possible. The check-ups (U1–U9) are free and important for your child's health. Bring the yellow child health booklet!

Child benefit of over €250 per month can go straight into savings – in 18 years your child will have a solid financial start. A children's account or ETF savings plan costs nothing and runs automatically.

Daycare places in Augsburg are very sought after. Register your child as early as possible – ideally during pregnancy! The Augsburg youth welfare office and daycare portal provide a central overview.

The newborn must be registered with the health insurance. For statutory insured parents the child is covered free of charge in the family insurance.