Most babies will get a diaper rash at some point in their life. They are most common in infants between the ages of four and fifteen months old. Diaper rash is a form of dermatitis or skin inflammation. It develops in the area underneath the infant’s diapers and appears as bright red skin on the […]
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First Aid Classes – Emergency First Aid for Babies Every parents worst nightmare is for their child to need emergency first aid and they don’t know what to do. For babies who are less than 1 year old, the treatment is very different to the treatment given to adults and older children. This article will
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It is estimated that a child is accidentally poisoned every 30 seconds, and more than half of these poisoning incidents involve children below 5 years old and occur at home. The threats are ever present around the home. Poisons can be found in the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, or garage. Unlike adults, young children have relatively
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Injuries involving the teeth and dental appliances often occur as a result of soft tissue injuries to the mouth. In case of injuries to the mouth, check for and remove completely knocked out teeth, bridges, and crowns. Carefully remove loose dentures and any broken parts. There is a high risk for choking in people who
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Neck strains and sprains occur as a result of torn muscles and/or ligaments in the neck. The three main types of ligament and muscle strains include the following: Grade I strain or sprain – this is a stretching injury which does not involve the tearing of the ligaments or muscles Grade II strain or sprain
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Medically termed as atopic dermatitis, eczema refers to an itchy inflammation of the skin. Eczema is a chronic condition which may take place along with hay fever or asthma. Eczema can affect any region of the skin, but it usually takes place behind the knees and the arms. The exact cause of eczema is still
Children, often between the ages of 6 months to 2 years are susceptible to suffering from ear infections that are often transient and go away on their own. If your child is suffering from a mild form of the infection, the following first aid tips will help you alleviate the symptoms of the condition. If
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