HOW SAFE IS YOUR CHILD’S HELMET?
When it comes to helmets it’s not a matter of one size fits all. There…
COMMON FIRST AID MYTHS
I am often surprised by how some of my patients manage their injuries before they…
FIRST AID TIPS EVERY MOM SHOULD KNOW
I was recently asked by All4Women to put together my top 10 first aid tips…
HOW TO KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE IN THE SUN
1. SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN AND MORE SUNSCREEN! I cannot stress this enough. The damage that causes…
KEEP YOUR SWIMMING POOL SAFE THIS SUMMER
South Africa has updated its pool safety regulations this year and now all private swimming…
DROWNING 101: UNDERSTANDING THE BIOLOGY
Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury-related death worldwide. In SA, the number…
A BUMP TO THE HEAD: WHEN SHOULD YOU WORRY?
I have attended to many children in the ER who have taken a tumble. In…
THE DANGERS OF PARTY BALLOONS
We recently celebrated my daughter’s two-year birthday and, of course, decorated the house with balloons.…
EMERGENCY NUMBERS EVERY PARENT SHOULD KNOW
It occurred to me the day I went back to work after my maternity leave…
I am Dr Carmen
I am a medical doctor with years of experience in the accident and emergency room. I hope to share some useful information and tips around various child health and safety topics at home, at play and on the go to help keep your little ones healthy and safe.