The essential quick reference guide
Introduction
When your child suddenly needs urgent medical attention it’s hard to stay calm and decisive. But you’re no good to your child if you panic. The best way to control your surging anxiety is to take several slow deep breathes and reach for this book.
You will find simple step-by-step action plans for you to follow when faced with the most common medical emergencies, from deep cuts and burns to accidents that are in themselves minor, but nonetheless upset your child, like splinters and blisters. More series medical advice is also included for example what to do if a baby is choking, if your child is unconscious and when is it safe to treat your child at home.
- A comprehensive and up-to-date guide to first aid specifically for babies and very young children
- Easy to use format written in non-medical language and clearly illustrated in full colour throughout
- Written by Dr. Miriam Stoppard, one of the world’s most respected authorities on child health
This is a BABY first aid book so it is especially tailored for parents of children under three.
Press reviews
"... a must for any parent with a child under three..." Parent Wise July Issue.
Product details
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781405301435
Size: 140 x 210mm
Number of pages: 64
Publication date: 29 May 2003
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley






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