The Help at Hand Blog delivers helpful information, tips, tricks and more from our fearless founder and Nurse Educator, Megan!

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Bee Stings

Find out all there is to know about bee stings this summer.

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Fundamentals of the choking managment plan

Choking is when there is some type of obstruction in your child’s airway (trachea). When this happens, air is unable to flow normally into or out of the lungs, effecting your child’s ability to breathe properly. The obstruction can be labelled a partial obstruction or a complete obstruction.

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8 poisons to lock away

Children aged 1-3 are at the highest risk of ingesting poisons due to their inquisitive nature. Poisons come in many different types.

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How to introduce allergy foods

Starting solids can be an overwhelming time. The thought of introducing allergy foods can cause a lot of anxiety for parents.

Lets have a look at how to introduce allergy foods with confidence and know what to do if allergy or anaphylaxis occurs.

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Understanding Fevers

Fevers can cause a lot of stress and worry. Learn more about fevers and how to manage them in your children.

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10 Things To Help Prevent Drowning

Drowning is the third most common cause of death in children aged 1-14. Children drown quickly and quietly it only takes 20seconds in as little as 1-2cms of water.

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Respiratory Distress

Respiratory distress is the term used to describe the signs and symptoms when our child is finding it difficult to breath.

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First Aid Kits for Children

Baby first aid kits can be great in emergencies, if you know what is in them and why. Nothing is more appealing than a great looking baby first aid kit for you and your family, however, if you don’t know what’s in there and what you might use it for, it quickly becomes stylish mess!

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Understanding Choking in Babies

Many new parents feel anxious about being faced with a child choking emergency situation. Myself included! Read on for some life saving skills to equip you with the know-how to tackle any choking emergency so that you feel confident and empowered in your response.

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Does your child have Asthma? Are they using a spacer?

Asthma is a chronic condition affecting the lungs and associated airways. Asthma flare ups or symptoms can be brought on by what’s known as “triggers'“. Triggers vary between individuals and can include pollen, allergens, exercise, weather, animal fur, mold, smoke, cold and flu.

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Children & The Pandemic

‘It takes a village to raise a child’ - African Proverb . Just like that in 2020 our village was taken away.

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Children & Common Cold or COVID-19?

It’s that time of year again when our little humans develop sputum, snot and sleepless nights. Having a sick child can be challenging especially with the heightened worry and anxiety of COVID-19. So, how do we know if they have COVID-19 or a common cold?

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