Baby and Child First Aid Northern Rivers

Happy New Year Mums and Dads. Our next first aid course is running in Early February. Please leave a comment if you are interested as we have 6 spots available. It will be run in Ocean Shores.

Great News! Our Little Fins Swimming School in Ocean Shores has just Opened and is taking Students in the Northern Rivers for Term 1 Ages 3-6 Apply to grab your spot. See the flyer attached.

Please remember to always always cut your grapes, tomatoes etc. this X-ray is of a 5 year old with a grape stuck in his airway

This image shows why you should cut up kids' grapes before serving An image shared by a local Australian blogger, Angela Henderson, has many parents and carers rethinking the way they serve grapes - and other soft

8 year old boy airlifted after choking on food at school in Sydney. Would you know what to do? -

Student in coma after choking on food at school An eight-year-old boy has been airlifted to hospital after he choked on his food and lost consciousness at a school of Sydney’s upper north shore.

We are Back! Its been a long break and we have a few people signed up for our next course on the 22nd Feb so get in Quick. book now on the link below. Share with your friends. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/baby-and-child-first-aid-and-cpr-byron-bay-northern-rivers-tickets-77761180785

First Aid course for mothers and fathers Saturday 22nd Feb in Byron. Details and booking below. Last one till March

Baby and Child First Aid And CPR Byron Bay Paediatric CPR and Basic Emergency Care Course - 3 hours - $79 pp or $140/Couple Baby and Child First Aid offers paediatric first aid courses for young families, parents and caregivers, by experienced first aid trainers. The course is designed to cover the most common first aid incidents for childre...

Big thanks to Donna for hosting our training at her house on the weekend. Also thanks for the great spread. We had two home trainings this weekend. If you would like to organize a home training shoot us a message. Have a great week.

A few people ask me what they should have in their first Aid box at home. You can either buy a family kit at your local pharmacy or just buy a box and fill it with the recommended items listed below. Make sure its easy to access and portable so you can take it away with you on family trips.

Conforming Bandage - 2.5cm x 1.5m 1
Conforming Bandage - 5cm x 1.5m 1
Heavy Crepe Bandage - 10cm x 1.5m 1
Combined Dressing - 10cm x 10cm 1
Combined Dressing - 10cm x 20cm 1
No. 14 Wound Dressing 1
Lite Dressing - 7.5cm x 5cm 1
Gauze Swabs - 5cm x 5cm - 3 Pack 1
Tape Wrapped - 1.25cm x 9.1m 1
Antiseptic Gel - 1g Sachet 2
Itch Relielf gel or stingose - 1g Sachet 2
Burnaid Gel - 3.5g Sachet 1
Sodium Chloride Steri-Tube - 15ml 5
Tweezers - 125mm - Fine Point 1
Basic Dressing Pack 1
Re-sealable Bags for Disposable Use - 3 Pack 1
Non stick dressings
BandAids
Panadol / Baby Panadol
Latex gloves

Other Considerations:
- Locate the First Aid Kit so you have immediate access when it is needed - consider under the Kitchen bench or near the back door / laundry
- Running water is a very important First Aid utility for cleaning wounds, stings and removing dirt from grazes.
- Consider also having a Snake Bite Kit to supplement your First Aid kit.
- Fire blanked for the kitchen

Our next First Aid course is this weekend the 19th of October. Book below. Limited spaces left. Last course till the New Year!-

Baby and Child First Aid And CPR Byron Bay Paediatric CPR and Basic Emergency Care Course - 3 hours - $79 pp or $140/Couple Baby and Child First Aid offers paediatric first aid courses for young families, parents and caregivers, by experienced first aid trainers. The course is designed to cover the most common first aid incidents for childre...

As everyone goes crazy for Ooshies, please remember that these toys are a choking hazard for young kids. If you have older kids collecting them, please make sure they are kept out of reach of your younger ones. - Read more here. https://www.mouthsofmums.com.au/lion-king-ooshie-range-a-choking-hazard/ .97

We are well and truely into winter and who doesn't love sitting by a cosy fire. Keep safe this winter with some easy fire safety tips. Thanks Kool Kids Ocean shores for sending this.

Fire safety in the home
Fire and Rescue NSW has a fantastic Winter Safety Checklist!

Never ever leave cooking unattended. “Keep Looking When Cooking”
Most importantly, have an adequate number of suitable smoke alarms installed throughout your home and make sure that you test them regularly
Make sure you and all your family know two safe ways out of every room in your home
Have a written home escape plan in case of fire and practise it regularly
Check electric blankets for damage or frayed cords before placing on the bed
Take care to keep curtains, tablecloths and bedding away from portable heaters
Keep wet clothing at least 1 metre from heaters or fireplaces and never leave unattended
If you use a clothes dryer make sure you clean the lint filter each and every time you use it
Only use one appliance per power point and switch off when not in use
Never use outdoor heating and cooking equipment inside your home. The use of this type of equipment indoors could lead to the build up of carbon monoxide which could be fatal
Be extra safe with children around! Avoid any sort of open flame eg candles, lighters, oil burners as they are ‘mesmerising and attractive to young children - is it worth the risk?

If you have a fireplace in your home:

Make sure the chimney or flue is clean, and its properly ventilated
Always place a screen in front of it when in use.
For additional information and resources visit:

https://www.kidsafensw.org/information-sheets/infographics/%22%20target=
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Content source: Fire and Rescue NSW

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