Resuscitation in Children
The body’s vital organs need a continuous supply of oxygen. If any part of the process by which oxygen is carried to body cells and tissues goes wrong, unconsciousness may result. Air must be inhaled to supply oxygen to the blood, and the oxygenated blood must be pumped around the body by the heart. If […]
Education of Your Child
CHOOSING A NURSERY SCHOOL
When she’s three or four your child will be able to go to nursery school, if you choose. Whether you feel this is the correct step will depend largely on her nature. For example, is she still shy and clinging or naturally outgoing? Only you can know whether she is ready. […]
Dressing a boy and girl
DRESSING A GIRL
Your little girl will try to dress herself now, so choose clothes that she can manage easily. She’s growing fast, too, so don’t spend a lot on clothes that she’ll quickly outgrow.
• Buy dresses with fasteners at the front; ones that close at the back are too difficult for her to […]
Nursing Your Child
You don’t need any special skills or medical knowledge to look after your sick child. It helps if you relax the rules and keep whatever anxiety you may have to yourself.
IN BED OR NOT?
At the beginning of an illness when your child is feeling quite uncomfortable, he will probably want to stay in bed and […]
Emergency in Case of a child
You should call an ambulance or take your child to the nearest emergency room by car should any of the following potentially life-threatening situations happen:
• A bone fracture or suspected fracture.
• A severe reaction (such as red blotchy skin or wheezing) to a sting or bite from an insect or animal.
• Pale blue or gray […]