Tag Archives: first aid

Congratulations, soon-to-be mummas, dads, and even those fabulous grandparents! As you prepare to embrace the wonderful world of parenthood, it’s important to be equipped with the knowledge and essentials to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience while venturing out with… Continue Reading >

Band-aids… bandages… antiseptic cream… these are the items that we tend to think about when we are putting a first aid kit together. But first aid kits are so much more than that – and being prepared for every situation… Continue Reading >

“When it comes to choking, prevention is always better than cure. We can’t and shouldn’t wrap our kids up in cotton wool either – otherwise we would still be feeding our teens puree! Choking accidents do happen, and it is… Continue Reading >

Bleeding Headache Numbness Fast heart rate Difficulty breathing Paralysis DO It is vital to be calm and to keep your child as calm as possible, in order to slow the spread of venom. Retreat to a safe distance away from… Continue Reading >

Every week, over 19 children are treated at a specialist burns unit across Australia and New Zealand Kidsafe, in partnership with the Australian & New Zealand Burn Association (ANZBA), is urging parents and carers to be extra vigilant this winter… Continue Reading >

Every week, 17 children are treated at a specialist burns unit across Australia and New Zealand Kidsafe Australia is urging parents and carers to take action to prevent burns in the home as winter hits and ensure they are aware… Continue Reading >

Nearly twenty-five years ago in the small coastal town of Port Fairy, eight-year-old Shennel was happily playing in her room when a candle that was on her dressing table caused her t-shirt to catch fire. Scared and panicked, she ran… Continue Reading >

Some people have an innate ability all their life to pack lightly – and I’m unashamedly not one of them. So this article is about being totally and utterly prepared for the arrival of a baby, not partially or reasonably… Continue Reading >

Written by Alice Zsembery   Have you got a friend that is expecting or recently had a baby? Lost for a gift idea? The chances are that they have already stocked up on the essentials and are probably drowning in… Continue Reading >

Childhood illness and the odd accident is a given when bringing up children, therefore it’s important for parents to have their first aid up to date. When I was pregnant with my first child, I felt that it was vital… Continue Reading >