Babysitting and CPR / First Aid: What Every Babysitter Should Know

Written by Maria McCutchenUpdated November 2026 with current pediatric CPR, choking, and First Aid guidance. Babysitting is more than simply staying in the house while parents are away. A babysitter may be responsible for meals, bedtime routines, playtime, medications, allergies, transportation, and most importantly, keeping a child safe when something unexpected happens. That is why […]

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Father and Daughter Saved From Lake Michigan: CPR After Drowning

Written by Tom SirmonsUpdated October 2026 with current drowning-resuscitation guidance. A day at the beach turned into a life-threatening emergency when a Chicago father and his 14-year-old daughter were caught in rough water off St. Joseph, Michigan. The daughter began struggling in waves reported to be several feet high. Her father, Fidel Chavez, went into […]

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How to Tell if Your Baby is Choking

As a baby starts to eat more solid food this becomes more and more of a possibility. This is complicated by the fact that some babies are more vocal than others which can make confusing for parents to know if their baby is really choking.

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When a fun day turns tragic: Choking hazard

It was on Christmas Eve, during a family gathering, when Joey grabbed a piece of hard candy and put it in his mouth.  Joey was only 2 years old.  No one saw Joey take the candy. They were all actively enjoying the festivities.  Then in happened.  Joey’s dad noticed that he was very quiet and […]

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