[Babyboxes in the Czech Republic--what next?].

Though from the perspective of history babyboxes are not new phenomenon, their present existence, however, brings many problems, either in terms of Pediatry and neonatology, or because of their social, ethical and also legislative issues. The authors provide an overview of the arguments proponents of babyboxes with their critical analysis, then provide arguments against placing babyboxes and then summarize the experience with their operation in the Czech Republic. In conclusion, authors present a list of recommendations to improve the current bad situation.

[Munchausen syndrome].

The authors present their own observation of five child patients with Münchhausen's syndrome and Münchausen's syndrome by proxy resp. Both these units are included in the wider framework of the syndrome of the battered child. Four boys and one girl are involved, aged 12-16 years.