First Aid

.... If Your Child Is Between 6 & 12 Involve him in first aid. Even letting him hold the ointment can help him... Advisory Council on First Aid, Aquatics, Safety, and Preparedness; Leslie Mihalov, M.D., chief of emergency...Act Fast: If there's bleeding, first press firmly over the site with a clean cloth until it stops...

Every year, millions of kids are injured or exposed to toxins right under their own roof. Learn the top ways to keep your family safe.

... someone call for help while you begin first aid. If you're alone, follow these steps for one minute before... of the first.) Pressing firmly but gently on her abdomen, give upward thrusts in sets of five until the object...

... be thrown for a loop. And the most safety-savvy moms might be surprised by new first-aid and CPR guidelines...When my oldest son first began toddling, I made sure to keep cleaning products and medications well...

Is your child sick enough for a late-night call to the pediatrician? If you're really worried about your child, it's always better to call -- pediatricians expect to be awakened in the middle of the night. In fact, doctors say that many parents don't recognize some of the most serious medical situations. Here are the top 10 symptoms pediatricians want you to call about right away.