As a first-time mum, Leah said she was nervous about weaning. (Leah Weenen) I’ll never forget the night that changed me as a mother. On a seemingly ordinary evening in March, my eight-month-old son, ...
We all hope we'll never be put in the position of having to save a child's life, but it could happen. Children test their physical limits and get caught in all kinds of dangerous situations. They ...
From the time your child starts picking up things with their fingers until the age of 4 or 5, you'll need to be vigilant about choking hazards. Children under 4 are the most likely to choke on ...
In young children, foreign body aspiration (FBA) has remained a leading emergency. Although caregivers demonstrated overall good knowledge, critical gaps were identified in recognising an effective or ...
The incorporation of a dual-valve system is a key feature, aiming to increase the chances of successful intervention during choking episodes. This is where the Willnice Anti-Choking Device comes in.
A Sterling Heights teenager, Drew Yakubesan, used his Boy Scouts first aid training to save his mother, Jennifer, from choking during a family dinner. Drew successfully performed the Heimlich maneuver ...