Parent–child room

You can move the furniture around if you like.

You can write or draw on the whiteboard, or hang things on it. You can also hang cards or decorations on the hooks on the wall. Under the couch, there are storage bins for toys and clothes.

Daily schedule

In the morning, you talk with your parent and the nurse about what your day will look like. For example, when you get chemo or other medicines, when you can leave your room, when the doctor or child life specialist will visit, or when you will have visitors.

Call system

You can call the nurse by briefly pressing the red cross on the call system.

Television

You can turn the TV any way you like. Want to play games? You can connect your own game console to the Máxima Center network. There is also a TV in the parent’s room.

Balcony

Your room has a balcony, so you can sit outside. Try to keep the balcony door closed as much as possible so it stays cool inside. Also stay on your own side of the balcony, so you do not bother other children.

Staying overnight

Two people are allowed to stay overnight. This can also be your brother or sister, or a friend. If your guest is younger than 12, an adult must stay too.

Visitors

You can have visitors all day, which is nice. Talk with your parent and the nurse about what times work best for you.

Leaving your room

Most of the time, you do not have to stay in your room, even if you have an IV. It is actually good to get up and do something. There is a lot to discover in and around the Máxima Center. Just check with the nurse first if it is okay.

Mail

Your family and friends can send mail to:

Your name
Princess Máxima Center, department …
room …
Heidelberglaan 25
3584 CS Utrecht

Do you want to send a card yourself? You can. Put your card in the mailbox in the central hall.