Emergency
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Dehydration; What All Parents Need to Know
dehydration Dehydration happens so easily in little ones, particularly when unwell. In fact, they're at increased risk of becoming dehydrated compared to adults, and it can have serious consequences for them. It's so important to act quickly if you think...
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Choking VS Aspiration: What You Need to Know
Choking vs aspiration: what you need to know We've had lots of questions in response to the posts we've put up recently with little Briar and Nash, who aspirated popcorn and David, who aspirated peanuts. Some of the questions include 'what...
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When to start and stop CPR
when to start and stop CPR CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It's the technique of manually pumping blood from the heart to the brain, and it can save a life. One of the most common questions we get asked, and...
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Is my baby having trouble breathing?
When bub is breathing normally, it should appear effortless. When in respiratory distress, their little bodies will do certain things to compensate for low oxygen.As parents, you must understand what to look and listen for. These signs can tell us...
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Choking hazards and how to reduce the risks
In my time working as an advanced life support Paramedic, I quickly learned that choking is a massive fear amongst many parents, and rightfully so. It's more common than we think; it's silent and, unless we act fast, can be deadly. But...
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WARNING signs that could save your bub's life
As a mama to two babies, I know how scary it can be when they are unwell. I remember once when my little boy Wolf was sick, and I held his little body all night. As he trembled and...