Children's First Aid

We've discussed Preparedness Challenges for Children in Emergencies and Helping Children Cope With a Disaster, but as we lead into National Preparedness Month, we would like to emphasize how important these considerations are as part of your Family Communication Plan. Thinking about this year's National Preparedness theme “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.”, we'd like you to remember that disasters can leave...

School bells are ringing across the nation! Parents and guardians, it’s time to get familiar with the emergency plan at your child’s school and daycare. Much like individuals and families, schools and daycare providers should all have site-specific emergency plans. If you’re a parent or guardian, it’s vital that you make sure your child’s school or daycare has a plan...

The Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children will support the efforts of those seeking to prevent violence, protect childhood, and help make societies safe for children… watch the video to learn more. End Violence Against Children Launch Film from End Violence Against Children on Vimeo. Kids' First Aid & Child ID Kits First Aid Store is proud to offer...

Today is the First Day of Summer! Summer means fun outdoors, at the beach, Barbecues, sports - so many great ways to enjoy fresh air and sunshine.. but only when you do it safely! Here are some of our favorite Summer Safety Tips: Don’t let Summer begin without getting geared up... as we explained during Extreme Heat Week, Excessive Heat is more common now...

With approximately 69 million children under the age of 18 in the United States, children comprise nearly one-quarter of the entire U.S. population. One of FEMA’s strategic priorities is to be survivor-centric in mission and program delivery by maximizing speed, efficiency, accessibility and ease of use of FEMA’s programs and services for individuals and communities. We work diligently to ensure...

Healthy and Safe Swimming Week Swimming week is coming up! THE URGENT FIRST AID™ SWIMMING POOL & LIFEGUARD FIRST AID KIT - METAL Just in time to be ready for Memorial Day Weekend, Healthy and Safe Swimming Week will feature swimming pool safety tips, infographics, swimming safety ideas, pool water information and more. Swim season is right around the corner, and...

We are old school (like the website says Online for Decades... Brand Names you've trusted for centuries!) So this is a sad day for us... As some of you probably already heard, last week Cracker Jack announced that they would replace the toys that used to be found in each pack with QR codes. Really? QR Codes? Who wants their kids scanning...

Poisoning can occur by ingestion, absorption, contact, injection,  or inhalation. Ingested poisons occur most frequently with young children exploring cupboards underneath the sink, and with elderly people who accidentally take too much of a prescribed medicine. If you encounter an unconscious individual in the kitchen or bathroom, or if you notice any discoloration or burning around the mouth, suspect poisoning...

Windows are Vital to Survival, but Keep Safety in Mind This is National Window Safety Week. Windows are functional, can be glamorous, are essential to anyone with Winter Depression ( Seasonal Affective Disorder ) but have dangers as well - cuts come to mind as the number one risk, but what about blinds? Are Window Blinds a Death Trap? What about falls out of...

Whether bone or muscle, the immediate First Responder actions should be the same for these injuries: Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains, Strains          I -      Immobilize injured area          A-      Activate EMS (Call 911)          C-      Care for shock          T-      Treat secondary injuries First Aid: Musculoskeletal Injuries – R.I.C.E.          R-      Rest          I-       Ice          C-      Compression          E-      Elevation Head, Neck & Spine Injuries Stabilize injured area...