First Aid for Babies & Children by Dr David Bass and Professor Maurice Kibel Covers all kinds of infant illnesses, dangers and injuries.It's pretty graphic and you shouldn't let it scare you into fearing the worst Features: Diagrams, tips boxes

You've probably got a first-aid kit tucked away somewhere in your home but once you have children it's likely to see far more action than before and you'll need a few different items specifically for them. You'll also need to be sure it's child

and apply a sterile dressing or non-fluffy bandage which should be changed regularly until the wound heals. A small first-degree burn should heal in just a few days. Burns can take a couple of days to fully develop, however, and what may at first have

child is most concerned by seeing himself bleed, and so these accidents may take more consoling than a simple bang. Some surface wounds may seem to bleed quite a lot at first, but do stay calm while you inspect the damage and clean up so as not to alarm

and is no substitute for taking a first-aid course through an organisation like the St. John Ambulance, First Action or the Red Cross.1. Assess the situationCheck to see whether there is a visible obstruction that you can remove from your baby's mouth. Only do

, which are the more serious ouches. The first thing to do is to calm your child with lots of affection and perhaps a couple of distraction techniques. If it looks like the bump may swell then use a cold compress (soaking the cloth with witch hazel can

Myleene Klass has revealed how her first aid training saved her 1-year-old daughter’s life, when she began choking.It’s every mum’s nightmare, but fortunately Myleene used the skills she learnt in a first aid course to save the little one’s life

.Stocking your First Aid Cupboard Basics and useful medicines to have on hand in any family first aid kitBaby First Aid: Choking Be prepared and know what to do in case your baby starts to chokeToddler First Aid: BurnsToddler First Aid: Bumps and Bruises

A shocking 81% of parents don't know how to give basic first aid to their babies or children, according to a new survey. Parents lack confidence so much that half admitted they would be afraid to try CPR in case they did something wrong.The study

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