Staying home during this pandemic has both good and, on occasion, not-so-good implications from an injury standpoint. There has been a recent surge in dog and cat bites, especially where children are concerned. Let’s face it, small children and pets can be a volatile mix. Dog bites alone account for tens of millions of injuries […]
Hype or hyperbole? Headlines scare people, for sure. The number of coronavirus comments, articles and statistics can make you shudder. You might even purchase protective masks or simply stay home in fear. Americans, much like many others, are actually at much greater risk from a virus which is here, now. This season, influenza (the Flu), […]
In the 20 years that I have been teaching for Save A Little Life™ I have heard countless stories from parents regarding choking or near-choking events with their infants and/or children. These reports stick with me and I try to learn something from each parent who experiences them. In our CPR and First-aid classes we […]
This study, recently published in the Journal Pediatrics, attempted to examine the relationship between length of infant sleep and expected levels of growth and development in various aged infants and children. The phrase “sleeping through the night” has had different meaning depending on what era and/or whose criteria one used. The most current definition is… […]
This article is a condensed version of several recent medical studies, representing their highlights and conclusions concerning Febrile Seizures (high fever) and the use of Tylenol afterward to prevent further seizure episode(s). We hope you find it relevant. Febrile seizures are convulsions that can happen when a young child has a fever above 100.4°F (38°C). […]
In the blazing summer heat with the full sun bearing down on us, countless parents and caregivers drape a blanket over the stroller to give babies shade. It turns out, while we think we are protecting our little ones from the sun, we may be putting them at risk for heatstroke and SIDS (Sudden Infant […]
For years we have been telling parents that if someone other than you arrives with the baby or child (in your absence) that a form should accompany them. The form is known as the Parental Consent Form. This form, allows medical personnel to initiate care for your infant or child prior to your arrival at […]
Why Does My Nanny Need CPR and First Aid Training? The question posed above is a good one. The answer I usually provide anyone who asks why their caregiver needs a life-saving course is: “Do we really have control over when bad events occur at home or anywhere else?” That answer suggests that parents stop […]
I’ve just returned from the National Drowning Prevention Alliance‘s (NDPA) 2017 educational conference and am more motivated than ever to relay this important message to you: DROWNING IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE 1-4 YEAR AGE GROUP It also remains a leading killer of children of all ages. For that reason, we must […]
Safety and good health in pregnancy is always a high priority. Lifestyle changes during this time often include modification in diet, exercise and adequate rest for the soon to be mom. We also take for granted the need to eliminate cigarette smoking and avoidance of alcohol and most other drugs. Yet, other areas of concern still exist. For example, […]