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CHOKING:
On June 2 I received a call from a mum that did a course with me 3 weeks ago.

She said that earlier in the day her child choked badly and he couldn't breathe at all. She said that had she not done the Save-A-Child baby/ toddler first-aid course with me, she is certain he would not have survived.

As horrendous as this situation was, it again shows the importance of child-specific training, as kids are treated differently to adults.

PRIVATE baby/ toddler first-aid course:
- You choose the date, time and place.
- SMALL groups (size depends on location).

PUBLIC baby/ toddler first-aid course:
bit.ly/PublicCourses

At only $75 per person for 3 hours, you'll learn life-saving skills that will leave you feeling confident to deal with a range of childhood medical emergencies.

Contact me any time to discuss further.

Steve:
9275 6666 or 0402 043 181
[email protected]
www.FamilyFirstAid.com.au

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Important information for mums and dads. Please share with others!

Steve
www.FamilyFirstAid.com.au

‘Choking risk’: Popular baby items recalled Product Safety Australia has advised parents to immediately stop using a number of baby items over concerns they could cause choking, suffocation and death to young children.

CHOKING - A free talk that helps save lives.

Every parent should know how to treat a choking child, but many mums and dads have adult-based first-aid knowledge and don't know much about child-specific first aid procedures. This is important, as little ones are treated differently to adults.

Steve, a medical lecturer and former ambulance officer, has delivered over 3000 FREE talks to playgroups, mums groups, child health centres and schools over the last 29 years.

In this exceptionally popular interactive session, Steve will go over the 5 major points on choking that every parent should know, with all procedures carefully demonstrated and explained.

For more info, contact Steve:
9275 6666 or 0402 043 181
[email protected]
www.FamilyFirstAid.com.au

In my first aid courses, I discuss automatic defibrillators, as they are now an integral part of the resuscitation process, particularly with so many now being available in the community.

These amazing machines literally save lives each and every day and it’s always of concern to me that many of those I teach are still not aware of them and how easy they are to use.

I often see them in the community centres in which I hold public courses, in shopping centres, schools and even sometimes in the park when walking the dog!

It was interesting seeing this one over the weekend when I popped in to buy a coffee at McDonald’s. It was displayed so prominently right by the front counter that anybody placing an order would easily have been aware of it’s presence, which is exactly what we need, as this is what gets people talking, which creates more awareness!

Do you regularly notice defibs in your local community? Would you be confident to use one if you had to?

Steve
www.FamilyFirstAid.com.au

Nearly ready to begin at the Woodvale baby/ toddler first aid course.

This course was fully booked, but I’ve got another one at the same venue on 19 May. Tickets available here:
https://bit.ly/Woodvale_19_May

Burns and scalds!
I’ve been running baby/toddler first aid courses for nearly 30 years. I’m very passionate about my work, as I have seen the difference that proper knowledge can make in a medical emergency.

One of the topics that I always make a big fuss about in every course I teach is burns and scalds.

Not only are these one of the most common of all the childhood medical emergencies, but they are responsible for an unbelievable amount of pain and suffering, that often goes on for years, not months.

What concerns me most is the fact that water boils at 100° but a small child will suffer a severe burn, requiring painful surgery, in less than a second when the water temperature hits 55°! What this means is that even a “cool” cup of tea or coffee can change a child’s life.
I stress this to all those I teach. It’s not just boiling water that poses a threat!

Do yourself and your children a favour. Jump onto Google right now, touch the “images” button and type in something such as “scald on child”. Look at the pictures.

And keep all hot (and even "not-so-hot") drinks away from children!

Steve
www.FamilyFirstAid.com.au

This is really good info for parents worried about food allergies.

If you have a food allergy you may be worried about giving your baby food (starting solids) 👶It's a big step moving from only feeding breastmilk or formula, but one you must take at around 6 months, not before 4 months, when the baby is ready.

Parents and carers managing food allergies themselves or in another child (not the baby) may feel anxious and fearful, rather than excited, however, it is important not to delay the introduction of foods even though you feel anxious. Regularly serving the common allergy-causing foods (twice a week) before the baby turns one helps reduce the risk of developing food allergy. If your baby does have an allergic reaction to a food, stop giving the baby that food and make an appointment to see your GP. If your baby has any signs of anaphylaxis, call Triple Zero for an ambulance.

About 20% of babies will still develop a food allergy but the majority will not.

To help you give your baby food that you or someone in your home is allergic to, head to this link 👉 https://bit.ly/3IkXf7V

Ready to meet and greet at the PBC expo at the convention centre. Come over and say hi!

I’ll be giving a lecture on choking at 12pm and another one on burns and poisoning at 2.30pm.

Steve 😀

We will again be attending the Pregnancy, Babies and Children's Expo on 23rd & 24th March at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre.

In addition, Steve will again be conducting ALL of the first-aid talks, including a session each day on choking and another on burns and poisoning.
In the past, these first-aid sessions have been the most well-attended of all of the expo talks, so be sure to join in and ask any questions you may have.

Click the link below and then use the Promo code 6FQ98V to receive 50% off the ticket price per adult (children are free) and tag a friend to join you!

https://tickets.lup.com.au/pbc-perth-2403?cat=cat-registration

(Terms and conditions: Discount code is valid until 3:30pm on Sunday 24th March or unless sold out prior. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Instagram/Facebook).

Important information for parents with toddlers and dogs:

Toddler strangled by dog lead prompts warning to Aussie pet owners A little boy was left with the lead 'wrapped around his neck' at a Sydney park after one dog 'went crazy'.

In this week's Subi Babies older bubs session, we welcome Steve Lewson from Family First Aid.

A former ambulance officer and medical lecturer, Steve will go over the basics of choking and burns for babies and toddlers.

🤱🏽 Older Babies Group: 3 - 10 months⁠
9:30am - 11:30am ⁠

Our New Babies Group offer a friendly and informal environment to build friendships with other new parents. Our midwives will be available to help weigh your baby, provide feeding support and answer any of your questions. (Please note: Topics are not discussed in these sessions)
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👶🏼 New Babies Group: Babies 0 - 3 months⁠
12:30pm - 2:30pm⁠

This free service is available to parents who have recently given birth at our hospital. There is no need to register, please just come along.
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We look forward to seeing you at Galup Recreational Club this Thursday 29 February!

If you don’t have a medic Alert or similar, please make a point of getting one sooner rather than later. A product like this speaks for you when you cannot speak for yourself, and can literally mean the difference between life and death in an emergency.

Whether you have asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, any other medical condition or any form of severe allergy, it is absolutely essential that you own a medical alert or similar product!

Steve
www.FamilyFirstAid.com.au

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IMPORTANT info for parents.

Big W bottle recalled due to choking risk.

Big W drink bottle urgently recalled over DEATH fears The drink bottle, which has been sold at Big W stores across the country, has been recalled over choking fears.

Every parent needs to do a baby/ toddler first-aid course every 12 months, as little ones are NOT treated like adults.

3 hour course. $65 per person.

PRIVATE courses:
- for your own group of family or friends.
- you choose the date, time and place.

PUBLIC courses:
- 20 Feb Northam bit.ly/Northam_20_Feb
- 24 Feb High Wycombe bit.ly/High_Wycombe_24_Feb
- 25 Feb Morley bit.ly/Morley_25_Feb
- 27 Feb Bunbury bit.ly/Bunbury_27_Feb
- 28 Feb Bunbury bit.ly/Bunbury_28_Feb
- 4 Mar Woodvale bit.ly/Woodvale_3_March
- 12 Mar Busselton bit.ly/Busselton_12_March

All training is delivered by Steve Lewsen, former ambo and instructor with 29 years experience specialising in children. Steve has been featured on ABC Radio in WA & Victoria, 6PR, 7News, 9News and The West Australian.

Contact Steve:
9275 6666 or 0402 043 181
[email protected]
www.FamilyFirstAid.com.au

4 minutes - how long it takes for brain damage to begin after a child stops breathing.

3 hours - the length of the baby/ toddler CPR and first-aid course conducted by Family First Aid.

29 years - how long Steve, director of Family First Aid, has specialised in baby/ toddler first-aid training.

PRIVATE courses:
Get a group of family or friends together and Steve will come to you during the day, evening or weekend to conduct the course.

PUBLIC courses:
bit.ly/PublicCourses

Contact Steve:
9275 6666 or 0402 043 181
[email protected]
www.FamilyFirstAid.com.au

CPR, choking, burns, poisoning. bleeding...

Babies' and toddlers are NOT treated like adults, so parents need to do a child-specific course every 12 months.

PRIVATE courses
- For your group of family/ friends/ mums group.
- You choose the date/ time/ place.

PUBLIC courses
bit.ly/PublicCourses

All training is delivered by Steve Lewsen, former ambo and instructor with 27 years experience specialising in children. Steve has been featured on ABC Radio in WA & Victoria, 6PR, 7News, 9News and The West Australian.

Contact Steve:
9275 6666 or 0402 043 181
[email protected]
www.FamilyFirstAid.com.au

Another near drowning in Perth.

Remember that drowning is usually silent. There is no screaming or even splashing.

Steve
www.FamilyFirstAid.com.au

Young girls rushed to hospital after nearly drowning Two five-year-old girls are lucky to have escaped with their lives just days after two other children were found floating in the Swan River.