If your baby begins to choke or to have breathing difficulties, would you know what to do? Many parents in Kenya would quickly rush their children to the hospital or seek help from a medical professional. This response is normal but with knowledge of first aid, parents are able to confidently offer first aid to their babies as they drive to hospital giving them a better chance of survival. Fortunately, there are a number of organisations in Kenya that offer first aid training to parents and are also open for nannies that are interested in gaining knowledge in the area.
The importance of getting trained in first aid for parents cannot be underestimated and should be encouraged at all times. The training has a lot of advantages and the most important ones are:
-Ability to spot dangerous situations beforehand
Accidents often happen with babies because of their delicate nature and inability to prevent themselves from getting injured. However, parents in Kenya that have been trained in first aid can easily ensure their home is safe thus avoiding situations that may be harmful. Proper first aid training includes topics on prevention of injury and being able to identify potentially harmful situations at home or outdoors.
-Assessment of emergency situations calmly
Parents that are calm when their baby or toddler gets injured are able to make sober decisions on the best way to administer first aid. Training in first aid makes it possible for Kenyan parents to calm the baby down and quickly assess whether the situation warrants a trip to the emergency room or can be handled at home. Also, a calm parent will make their baby calm as well making it easier to give them the much needed first aid.
-Builds confidence in handling emergency situations
Accidents involving babies or young children cannot be avoided, which makes it important for parents to be well trained in first aid. Some common injuries include cuts, fractures and scrapes that if handled well, eliminates the need to rush to the hospital. The ability to properly handle an emergency situation without panicking can prevent minor injuries from becoming major ones. Most times, parents or nannies that manage small emergencies are able to confidently administer appropriate first aid for major ones and save the life of a baby.
-Helps to choose the right first aid supplies
Although having a first aid kit at home or in the car is a “must-have” for parents, it is important that it contains the right supplies. Fortunately, training in first aid gives information on the most essential items to be included in the kits depending on the age of your baby. In addition, learning the right way to use the supplies makes it much easier for Kenyan parents to use them appropriately during an emergency.
Overall, getting trained on different courses on first aid is a good way for parents to invest in the safety of their children as they grow up. The information on dealing with emergency cases can also come in handy when interacting with other children at school, the playground or when doing child-related activities.
