Do you know how to spot a ‘red flag’ in your child?
September 19, 2019
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If a symptom that required urgent medical attention showed in your child, would you know how to spot it, or what to do?
Tick season is here!
Do you know how to safely and correctly remove a tick from your child? Attempting to remove one unsuccessfully can cause the tick to become angry, and make the situation worse.
Learn the best way to remove a tick (it will surprise you) and how to tell if and when medical attention is required.
Don’t forget to book your baby + child CPR & First Aid Class today.
If a symptom that required urgent medical attention showed in your child, would you know how to spot it, or what to do?
They’re tiny, shiny, and can be tempting to little explorers — but button batteries are one of the most dangerous items a child can swallow. In just two hours, a lodged battery can burn through tissue and cause life-threatening injuries. That’s why first aid guidelines have changed, and why every parent, grandparent, and carer needs to know what to do. Research now shows that giving honey (or jam for under 12 months) before reaching the hospital can help slow the damage and buy critical time — knowledge that could save a life.
You have likely seen these signs around, or perhaps have one yourself – but what is the purpose? And what is a myth?