As a parent, you know it's important to be prepared for any type of emergency, whether that means taking classes in CPR or always keeping the first aid kit stocked with essentials. But one thing you might not consider is making sure your kid knows what to do in a crisis — and you never know when you'll be the one in need of help!
In one recent video, a father-of-three talks about a super scary experience he had while camping with his kids. The family was having a great time, digging into some "tinfoil meals" when a small piece of food got lodged in the dad's throat...and the situation quickly got worse from there.
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What an absolutely terrifying moment for Scott D Henry and his little ones! Kids aren't the only ones at risk of choking , as this family learned. Commenters were sympathetic, with some offering suggestions for how to prevent future incidents like this one.
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"Contact your local Red Cross and see if they have First Aid classes. This is what scouts do before they go out camping . That should give the kids some confidence in those situations," wrote deneisecool.
"Get a LifeVac and keep it in the car and one in the house," wrote DARONDA.
You might think that kids are too small to perform the Heimlich Maneuver, but children can learn the technique when they're surprisingly young. The organization Heimlich Heroes teaches the Heimlich Maneuver to students as young as 7 years old (they also have instructional videos for kids on YouTube).
Can Kids Learn First Aid?
It's not enough for grown-ups to know how to respond in an emergency , as the father in this video discovered.
"Kids can save lives , just like adults," according to Cincinnati Children's Hospital.
"Some of the simplest skills, such as calling 911, can be taught to preschoolers. And studies have shown that children as young as nine can learn and retain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills."
Talking about potentially scary situations might be upsetting to kids at first, but having the necessary skills to help will help them to feel more sure of themselves.
"Injuries can happen anywhere – outdoors, in the home, at school – and kids can often be the closest person to the one who is injured. Learning first aid skills can help prevent further injury or even save the life of another person. Kids can learn how to dial 911, what constitutes an emergency, what is inside a first aid kit, how to recognize if a person is not breathing or acting normally, and how to care for minor bleeding wounds."
Whether you're in the middle of the woods or in your own kitchen, it's always best to be ready for anything!
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