At CPR Kids, we adore our furry family members — and we know many parents feel the same. So when we asked our community for your biggest questions about pets, pregnancy, newborns and little kids, you delivered! To make sure you get trusted, evidence-based answers, we teamed up with Lesley from We Are Family, specialists in helping families build safe, positive relationships with pets. From dog-licking myths to preparing pets for a newborn, safe introductions, toddler behaviour, and sleeping concerns, here’s what every family needs to know.
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.
Bringing home a newborn when you already have a curious toddler is a mix of heartwarming moments and wintery germ chaos. With your toddler eager to cuddle and “help,” how do you keep your little one safe without turning your home into a sanitised fortress? We answer one of the most asked questions from our community with practical, no-guilt tips for protecting your newborn from winter bugs—while still encouraging sibling bonding.
Did you know the correct first aid response to a nosebleed is not pinching the nose and tilting the head back to stop bleeding?
Did you know that using a spacer with a puffer (metered dose inhaler) increases the medication’s effectiveness by up to 70 per cent?
Learn about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), its symptoms, when to seek medical attention, and effective prevention tips.
Threadworm (also called pinworm or ‘bum worms’, thank you, Bluey!), is the most common type of worm in little ones. But how can you tell that your child has them?
We are busting the top 5 winter illness myths, giving you the facts (and debunking the fiction)!
Here is your complete resource guide for the Australian Paediatric First Aid Conference 2024.
As a pediatric nurse, here are my top five app picks for every parent and carer.
