Children’s hospital staff warns parents about anti-choking devices No substitute for critical CPR training BOISE The experts at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital have a warning for parents of young children after learning some families are relying on anti-choking devices instead of taking critical CPR training. Several versions of the hand-held anti-choking devices are sold […]
Over the years, we’ve talked a great deal about the importance of water safety. This is a critical issue that should not be overlooked, especially during the summer months when Southern California residents are spending more time in pools, hot tubs, rivers, lakes, and oceans. At Save A Little Life™ we like to emphasize both […]
Overheating of the body can occur in the hot months of summer, especially in these times when temperatures across the globe are rising. Heat Stroke is a life threatening condition that can occur when the body is unable to adjust to high temperatures, causing our internal temperature to rise…quickly. We’ve all heard the horror stories […]
We’re all accustomed to seeing infants and toddlers nod off when traveling in a car. The question is, how safe is it? Although their car seat is angled back a bit, you will have noticed that when they fall asleep their heads inevitably fall forward. This is considered to be safe since the amount of […]
At the end of January the National Institute of Health (NIH) released a study that looked at the effect of the COVID vaccine on fertility. Data was analyzed from an internet-based pregnancy study that included more than 2,000 vaccinated and unvaccinated couples in the U.S. and Canada. Results concluded that the chances of conception did […]
The Journal of the American Heart Association recently released results from a study of more than one million mothers that showed there was a significant risk reduction for developing cardiovascular disease or stroke later in life amongst those who breastfed their children. Compared to women who never breastfed, women who reported breastfeeding at some time […]
Babies too young to crawl or walk may seem relatively safe to new parents but once your little ones become mobile you’re faced with a whole new reality. Agencies such as the National Safety Council and the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control monitor statistics on physical and other types of injuries It may […]
Cannabis poisoning in children is on the rise. Hospitals are seeing an increase in child admissions due to the unintentional ingestion of edible cannabis products. This is particularly prevalent in states that have legalized cannabis. In many cases the products being ingested are unregulated, meaning that they don’t come from an authorized retailer and are […]
If it seems like we harp on this issue a lot that is because drowning prevention should be at the top of your list when it comes to family safety issues. Those of you who have taken our Pediatric CPR & Family Safety Class know how much emphasis we place on water safety. And for […]
There’s so much raging debate these days about whether or not it’s safe for schools to reopen. As we head into the final weeks of summer, deeper understanding of this issue clearly has implications for the opening of schools, daycare centers and summer activities such as camps, etc. As parents, it might be helpful for […]