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I’m an ex-paramedic — here’s how to tell if a child’s head bump is serious

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I’m an ex-paramedic — here’s how to tell if a child’s head bump is serious

A former paramedic is sounding the alarm about head injuries in children that could require medical attention. “A child who is increasingly restless, agitated or combative after a head bump could be a sign that the head injury was more serious, and they should get a medical review urgently,” Australian parenting expert Nikki Jurcutz wrote on … Read more

I’m an ex-paramedic — here’s why you shouldn’t give kids marshmallows

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I’m an ex-paramedic — here’s why you shouldn’t give kids marshmallows

An Australian former paramedic is cautioning parents against treating kids under 4 to marshmallows due to choking risks. In a video posted online last week, Nikki Jurcutz explained that the pillowy candy’s “round shape means they could completely block off the entire airway.” “When [marshmallows] are wet, they become sticky and more difficult to swallow … Read more