Basic First-Aid Tips Every Parent Should Know

Here’s a confession: Getting certified in CPR and first aid were on my “to-do list” for two years after my son was born. I knew I needed to do it but time just raced on at lightning speed when we became parents. It wasn’t until he had a febrile seizure in the middle of a busy restaurant and I thought he was dying that I realized that I can’t allow time to move that fast. Not only did I learn first aid, I became a CPR/first-aid instructor.

First-aid tips every parent should know

Ways to learn basic first-aid skill every mom needs

While you can find great information to learn the basics about first aid online, there is little that compares with taking a class and working through real-life scenarios. Check with the American Red Cross or American Heart Association for classes near you.