FACE MASKS IN CHILDREN: HOW SAFE ARE THEY?
If you follow me on social media you would have noticed me going on a…
HOW SAFE IS YOUR CHILD’S HELMET?
When it comes to helmets it’s not a matter of one size fits all. There…
How To Use a Car Seat Harness Correctly
It’s Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week and I have decided to talk a little about…
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…
SEA CREATURES TO AVOID AT THE BEACH
I am really looking forward to taking my little one to the beach for the…
HOW TO KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE IN THE SUN
1. SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN AND MORE SUNSCREEN! I cannot stress this enough. The damage that causes…
A BUMP TO THE HEAD: WHEN SHOULD YOU WORRY?
I have attended to many children in the ER who have taken a tumble. In…
HOW SAFE IS YOUR CAR SEAT?
We all know how long it can take for a child to fall asleep. So…
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFE BABYWEARING
Babywearing is becoming increasingly more popular with many different types and brands to choose from.…
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.