First Aid knowledge-


FACT or MYTH Did you know...? Most accidents to children happen between late afternoon & early evening, in the summer, during school holidays & at weekends.


A hot drink can still scald a child up to 15 minutes after it is made.


FACT Boys have more accidents than girls. FACT FACT


More accidents to children happen in the lounge/living room than anywhere else in the home.


FACT


Around 25,000 under-fives attend A&E departments each year after being accidentally poisoned.


If your child has a nosebleed, you should tilt their head back.


This may cause blood to run into the throat and lead to nausea & vomiting. Instead, tilt their head


Which car seat?


Understanding which car seat is right for your baby or toddler can be a daunting task! Our guidance below should help you choose the right seat for your baby & older siblings too.


• By law children have to use an appropriate seat up until they are 12 or they are 1metre 35cm in height. The seat should be appropriate to the child’s height and weight as age is not an accurate guide. Not all child seats fit all cars so always go to a retailer where you can ‘Try Before You Buy’.


• Avoid second hand seats, as they could have already been involved in an accident.


Type Rearward - facing Baby seats


Forward - facing Child seats Booster seats and cushions Booster seats and cushions


Stage 1


2 3 4


• Never fit a rear-facing baby seat with an active airbag. In a crash at 30mph an unrestrained child would be thrown forward with a force 30 to 60 times its own weight.


• Follow the instructions for your child car seat carefully and keep the instructions safe - you may not be the only person who has to fit the seat. Check the seat is tightly fitted before every journey.


Group


Group 0 and Group 0+


Group 1 Group 2 Group 3


Weight (approx age)


Up to 10kg (birth to 6-9 mths) Up to 13kg (birth to 12-15 mths)


9 – 18kg (9 mths - 4 yrs) 15 – 25kg (4 - 6 yrs) 22 – 36kg (6 - 12 yrs)


For information & advice visit www.childcarseats.org.uk Small Steps 9 FACT MYTH


forward, pinch the soft part of the nose shut & get them to breathe through the mouth. If they’re still bleeding 30 minutes later, go to hospital.


If a child drinks bleach, make them vomit. MYTH


This can cause more damage as the vomit leaves the body. Call 999. Let them sip cold milk or water.


If your child or baby is choking on a foreign object, they’ll appreciate a couple of fingers down the throat.


MYTH


This could actually push the obstruction down further or you could scratch the back of the throat which could cause bleeding & inflammation of the airway. Slap the child on the back between the shoulder blades up to five times. If this doesn’t work do up to 5 abdominal thrusts on a child over 1 or up to 5 chest thrusts on a baby under 1 year.


Your child has suffered a burn - smother it in burns creams / sprays.


MYTH


The best way to irrigate a burn is with cool running water. The important thing is to cool the burn to prevent it from getting worse.


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