Quick Facts on Asthma in Australia With 1 in 9 Australians (2.7 million people), affected by asthma, there’s a strong chance that someone within your family or close circle is living with the daily burdens of this condition.   For the head2toe family, my daughter Aimee is our asthma kid, and when her triggers include laughing – you can imagine that prevention & management is absolutely vital for us! Continuing to look at the statistics, … Asthma: Most common symptoms, triggers & mistakes Read More » The post Asthma: Most common symptoms, triggers & mistakes appeared first on H ..read more

Fundamentals Save Lives in COVID-19 & Beyond I’ve been amazed at how washing your hands ‘properly’ for 20 seconds has come as news to a lot of people! Because as a Nurse, handwashing is the absolute foundation of our work and of infection control. I still remember my first day in the demo ward at Uni. I proudly went up the elevator in my brand new uniform excited about what life-saving skills I would learn.  … Why Handwashing and Self-care is Powerful and Timeless Read More » The post Why Handwashing and Self-care is Powerful and Timeless appeared first on Head2toe First Aid ..read more

Be Prepared Before Disaster Strikes “It’s one thing to live in a Bushfire Risk Area – and it’s quite another to have one rip through your town.” This is what our lovely Jess, who works in marketing for us here at head2toe First Aid, found out on December 20, 2019. She lived through the scary reality of the Cudlee Creek bushfire, when she had to put her Bushfire Action Plan into place and quickly evacuate … Why a Bushfire & Emergency Action Plan is Vital Read More » The post Why a Bushfire & Emergency Action Plan is Vital appeared first on Head2toe First Aid ..read more

Your Camping First Aid Checklist Are you looking forward to some time out this holiday season? If you’re heading off camping, or even if you’re off on a roadtrip – it’s worth the small amount of time it takes to pack a well-stocked first aid kit. Then you really can sit back & relax. You’ll know you’ve got your bases covered from a first aid perspective, without having to throw everyone into the car and … What to Pack in a Camping First Aid Kit Read More » The post What to Pack in a Camping First Aid Kit appeared first on Head2toe First Aid ..read more

When did you last learn First Aid? Let’s have a show of hands (and be honest!)… Have you only done First Aid training because of work?  Or perhaps you’ve never even thought about going to a course. Maybe you know the basics and don’t think you’d ever be the person who needs to know. It could be too hard to find the time. Or you’ve always meant to, but… Well, What If You Had to … Why First Aid is The Life Skill EVERYONE Needs Read More » The post Why First Aid is The Life Skill EVERYONE Needs appeared first on Head2toe First Aid ..read more

Surviving this Hay Fever Season Spring is here & with it comes a collective groan – because it’s the start of ‘Hay Fever season’! Across Australia, almost 3 million people suffer from Hay Fever, the common name for ‘allergic rhinitis’. This number hits its peak across the warmer months of September to April, when pollen counts rise. And isn’t it odd that despite its name, hay isn’t the cause of the problems – and there’s … Top 10 Tips for Hay Fever Relief Read More » The post Top 10 Tips for Hay Fever Relief appeared first on Head2toe First Aid ..read more

Carry Life-Saving Knowledge on Your Smart Phone In today’s world, we all want up-to-date information at our fingertips, and First Aid is no different. So in this blog, we’ll reveal the four First Aid Apps that put reliable, evidence-based, life-saving first aid knowledge into the palm of your hand, wherever you travel in the world. That means you can skip the Dr Google step! Take the Stress out of Remembering What to Do I’ve heard … Top 4 Free First Aid Apps Read More » The post Top 4 Free First Aid Apps appeared first on Head2toe First Aid ..read more

Step-by-Step First Aid after Childhood Injuries & Accidents Has your child ever fallen from a height in the playground? Or sustained injuries from falling off the top bunk or out of a tree? Crashed their bike? Or even had a rough tackle at footy? What was your first reaction? Because if you’re like most parents with a child who is hurt and crying – you want to scoop them up to comfort them and make … Childhood Falls & Injuries: STOP before you Scoop! Read More » The post Childhood Falls & Injuries: STOP before you Scoop! appeared first on Head2toe First Aid ..read more

An Open (Heartfelt) Letter From One Food Allergy Parent to Another Dear New Allergy Parent, Has your child just been diagnosed with a peanut allergy? Or another severe allergy to dairy, eggs, soy, nuts or another food? I bet you’re feeling overwhelmed right now, and probably a little scared too. Or a lot. Do you feel desperate for resources on what to do as a food allergy parent? Most likely, you’ve already Googled “What do … Children & Severe Food Allergies: A Parent’s Survival Guide Read More » The post Children & Severe Food Allergies: A Parent’s Survival Guide appeared first on Hea ..read more

Have you ever found yourself furiously Googling ‘What is Croup’ at 2am? Feeling panicked because your child is terrified with a harsh, barking cough and you’re worried they’ll soon struggle to breathe? It’s definitely not fun at all. Croup can be scary for both you and your child, so it’s important that you feel confident knowing how to identify it and manage it. While I thought I was done with the dreaded bark of Croup, … What is Croup: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment Read More » The post What is Croup: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment appeared first on Head2toe First Aid ..read more