FIRST-AID & SAFETYParent’s Guide to Child Safety
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Select chapter, then a subtopicIntroduction
Becoming Safety Aware
Abduction Prevention
Water Safety
Car Safety
Fire Safety
First-Aid and SafetyHandling EmergenciesThe Basics of CPR Infant CPRChild CPRInfant Mouth to MouthChild Mouth to MouthChild Head InjuriesHypothermia and Frost BiteHeat Stroke in KidsTreating SunburnDehydration in ChildrenFirst-aid for Cuts & BleedingRecognizing Signs of ShockBroken BonesBurns Insect Bites and StingsTick Bites & Lime DiseaseFirst-aid for Snake BitesFirst-aid for Animal BitesAllergic ReactionsSeizures In ChildrenEye InjuriesKnocked Out ToothFevers in ChildrenNausea and Vomiting First-aid for PoisoningCarbon Monoxide PoisoningChokingEars and NoseFirst Aid Kits Child Safety in the HomeChildproofing Your HomeInfant Safety/Baby SafetySafety Out and AboutSeasonal Safety IssuesWeather & Natural DisastersInternet SafetyOther Safety IssuesStatistical ReferencesOther Resources
The information contained here is provided to parents as a quick reference and as guidelines for handling various emergencies that may arise pertaining to the health or safety of your child.This information was gathered from the most accurate data at the time of publication. However, it is not intended to be a complete training, nor is it intended to substitute for advice from a medical professional.We highly recommend all parents take a class in adult/child first aidand CPR. These are invaluable skills that all parents shouldknow. Please contact your local chapter of the American RedCross for info and times on these classes, or look up informationonline by visiting www.redcross.org.With those precautions in mind, here is a summary reference of first aid for you in the event of an emergency. Study this information well before the emergency happens, since you won’t necessarily have time during the emergency.NEXT PAGE: ASSESSING AN EMERGENCY SCENE