First Aid for Your Child

First Aid for Your Child

How to prevent and deal with accidents, injuries, and acute illness: a book for the family by an experienced paramedic

Many parents are afraid of putting a foot wrong when their child is ill. Larissa Meyer, a seasoned paramedic, shows what really matters in giving first aid to babies and children, ensuring that you act swiftly and competently, but also with a view to your child’s needs.
Larissa Meer offers a compact overview giving parents easily applied knowledge to avoid panicking in frightening situations. She addresses poisoning, fevers, burns, and other situations, telling parents what to do in an emergency and when children are sick. Besides responding to emergencies, Larissa Meier is concerned above all with preventing accidents. What dangers lurk in the home, and what can parents do to minimize risks? The answers to these questions are flanked with the latest scientific insights, studies, and statistics, all discussed in a concise and informative style, alongside helpful illustrations by Marén Gröschel.
“There’s no need to wrap your kids in cotton wool, but there are dangers of which parents ought to be aware.” Larissa Meier

• Attachment-oriented accident prevention and first aid
• Guidelines to help parents respond calmly and competently