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Minimizing the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Laying on the back, breastfeeding and pacifier: all methods and actions that will lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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Passive Smoking
Passive smoking can be just as harmful to your health as active smoking. Smoking near children puts them at risk. Children exposed to smoking are more susceptible to coughing, ear inflammations, asthma, lung inflammation, and a greater risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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Prevent Heat-Related Car Tragedies
Certain routines, such as leaving a mobile phone on the back seat near the child can help prevent a tragedy
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention
It is important to know the damage that shaking can cause, and particularly – learn how to avoid it.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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Preventing Burns
Every year, thousands of infants and children are admitted to hospitals due to painful and severe burns. You can prevent them by adhering to safety rules.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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First Aid: Bites and Stings
A snake bite, a scorpion sting or even a jellyfish sting are unpleasant encounters that, in some cases, may develop into a life-threatening situation. A first aid guide that you should read.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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Leaving Your Children Home Alone
Although the law allows for children from the age of 6 to be left at home alone, the recommendation is to not leave children at home alone until they are 9 because they find it difficult to cope with dangers.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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The Critical Need for First Aid Education Among Parents
No parent wants to think about it, but there can be emergencies during which a child will need urgent medical care and you will be the first responder.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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Anaphylaxis - Severe Allergic Reaction
Anaphylaxis is an acute allergic reaction that requires an immediate injection of epinephrine (adrenaline) and urgent medical attention.
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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Preventing Airway Foreign Body
Small objects such as coins, batteries, shoelaces and parts of games can be dangerous for babies and children. What should you be especially careful about and what should be checked before every game?
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Parents and Parenting
- 02 Nov 2025
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