Family First Aid Blog

What is dehydration? To put it simply, it’s a lack of hydration. Dehydration happens when the body doesn’t have enough fluid to function properly. Read more...

Not another rash!

A rash is a temporary outbreak of itchy, red, blistered, bumpy or scaly skin (delightful i know) that can appear when your child is sick or having an allergic reaction... Read more...

Keeping children safe around water

Us Aussies are so lucky to have access to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, lakes and rivers all on our front door step. Swimming and being around water... Read more...

Gastro, every parents worst nightmare

Gastro, its one of those illnesses we all dread, and is it just us or is it everywhere at the moment? We know how hard it is caring for kids... Read more...

Lets talk allergies

An allergy occurs when the immune system overreacts to something in the environment that is normally considered harmless. An allergic reaction usually happens within 20 minutes to 2 hours after... Read more...

Head injuries

At Cradle and Kin, head injuries are a topic we are well and truly familiar with. In fact if head bumps were an olympic sport, our kids would be gold... Read more...

Our top 10 tips for travelling with kids

At Cradle and Kin we absolutely love to travel. Whether it be a road trip to the coast, an adventure interstate or a full blown month long, European escapade, we... Read more...

Caring for kids with Covid

COVID-19 is a highly contagious respiratory virus caused by a type of coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Read more...

Keeping kids sun safe

Ahhhh good old ‘straya, not only do we have a million and one animals and insects that can kill us, we also have one of the highest rates of skin... Read more...

Hand foot and mouth disease

Hand foot and mouth disease is a common and highly contagious, viral illness that mainly affects kids under 10 (although beware, it can affect older children and even adults). Read more...

Nappy Rash

Nappy rash is a common rash that affects babies and children of nappy wearing age. In fact it is so common that over 50% of babies will experience it by... Read more...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

Respiratory syncytial virus (aka RSV) is a respiratory virus that is one of the most frequent causes of the common cold. Read more...

Hair Tourniquets

Ever heard of a hair tourniquet? No? Let us enlighten you! A hair tourniquet is a rare condition in which a hair becomes wrapped around a child’s finger, toe, limb... Read more...

Burns first aid

Burns are a common injury among children, often occurring during everyday situations such as cooking, bathing and even playing outdoors. As parents we know burns can happen in a split... Read more...

Croup

What is Croup? Croup is a condition caused by a viral infection. The virus leads to swelling of the larynx (voicebox) and trachea (windpipe) resulting in narrowing of the airway... Read more...

Cardiac Arrest

A cardiac arrest means a person’s heart has stopped. When a cardiac arrest occurs the brain and other vital organs are unable to receive any oxygen. Read more...

Defibrillation

An automatic external defibrillator (AKA an AED or defib for short) is a device that uses electricity to attempt to restart the heart in cardiac arrest. It does this by... Read more...

Choking Prevention

Choking or airway obstruction is a medical emergency that happens when a foreign object such as a toy, household item or food obstructs the airway, making it difficult or impossible... Read more...

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

CPR is a first aid technique needed when someone has stopped breathing and/or their heart has stopped beating. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and is the act of manually pumping... Read more...

Paracetamol vs. Ibuprofen…It’s a showdown!

Paracetamol and ibuprofen are both medications that can be hugely helpful when you have sick or injured kiddies. They both provide relief from pain and discomfort and are easily accessible... Read more...