From scraped knees to broken bones, accidents are a hallmark of childhood---and prudent supervision isn't always enough to prevent them from occurring. In a child care facility, both children and adult staff are at risk for injuries requiring...
Because all kinds of mishaps and accidents can occur while traveling, it is important to be prepared. A first-aid travel kit can help you manage pre-existing conditions, prevent travel-related illnesses, and treat common issues like upset stomach...
First aid kits should always be stocked for any emergency. Whether working on the job, at home or going to a sports event, a little prep ahead of time is helpful. No matter what kind of first aid kit you have, always make sure to have a first aid...
Camping with kids can be a good way for families to bond and have fun together, but without a proper plan, it can also turn into a chaotic trip where everything goes wrong. According to parenting site Amazing Moms, the key to a successful camping...
First aid kits prepare a backpacker for emergencies they may experience on the trail. The type of backpacking you do and how many people backpack with you determine what items should go in your kit. Someone who goes overnight hiking needs...
The prospect of loading up your vehicle in preparation for a road trip is exciting--until you realize how many things you need to pack to keep your baby safe and happy during the trip. Do not let the sheer volume of your baby's needs stop you....
Your daily routine can cause long-term harm to your body's largest organ. Proper skin care involves your lifestyle, the products you use, and environmental factors such as the sun, chemicals and bacteria. Understanding skin care safety and being...
Whether you're doing it for fun or learning how to stay alive after a disaster, survival camping pits your wits against Mother Nature. Do you know how to find water and determine whether a plant is poisonous or edible? If you don't, consider...
Packing the right equipment for a camping trip is an essential part of planning a safe, enjoyable outing for you and your friends or family. While the equipment you need may vary based on the destination and duration of your trip, there are quite...
Neosporin is a popular antibiotic first aid ointment used on minor cuts, scratches, etc. According to the manufacturer, using Neosporin can help minimize the appearance of scars when the injury heals. Neosporin is easily available over the counter...
Mountain biking is a particularly rigorous form of aerobic exercises. Like all aerobic exercises, it increases your heart rate and metabolism over an extended period of time, burning calories all the while. Because the physics of weight loss boils...
Being a foster parent means giving a child care and stability until he is placed in a permanent home. A foster parent must be willing to provide for a child, giving him a chance to encounter adults as a constant presence that he can trust. Foster...
To be properly prepared for a catastrophic event, become familiar with all of the supplies you will need. Since emergency personnel may not be able to arrive immediately, packing enough of the right supplies is crucial. Not all emergency survival...
Climbing solo, especially in an outdoor setting, can lead to injury and death. Each year individuals climbing solo submit themselves to dangerous conditions without having anyone to help them if an emergency arises. In June of 2010, a solo climber...
Emergency kits are vital during any type of emergency. Your entire family should know what is in the kit and the proper way to use all of the equipment. Your emergency kit should include first aid supplies, at least a week's worth of non...
Ingrown hairs are caused by shaving too closely to the skin and the hair follicle becoming obstructed. The hair continues to grow, but it does so at an angle, burying itself inside the skin and causing a raised red bump to appear. The area may...
Ready.gov, a website sponsored by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, offers resources and advice on how to survive in an emergency. One of the tactics that Ready.gov suggests is a survival pack that can be easily transferred from your...
Exploring the backcountry involves certain risks, whether you are on foot, on horseback or driving a vehicle. Injury, weather, equipment failures and getting lost can leave you stranded in the wilderness and exposed to the elements. A good...
A trauma first aid kit differs from a regular emergency first aid kit in that it is loaded with supplies to treat major injuries. You'll need to pack a trauma first aid kit if you are involved in sports or trips that present more risk and a...
Despite its reputation as a highly civilized country, the United States still has its share of wilderness, places where a person can hike and camp miles from cities, traffic or even a cell phone signal. The Friends of Yosemite Search and Rescue...
Many people only associate camping with spring, summer and autumn---and maybe not even spring and autumn, preferring more reliably warm temperatures. But, with the proper gear, campers can easily pitch out under the stars even in the dead of...
For a summer camping experience with minimal camp gear, trim your regular gear list to include only the items you must have for survival. Get back to the basics with food, clothing and shelter, and think about only what you absolutely need. With...
Horseback riding burns calories while improving muscle control, coordination, balance and posture, and Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park offers trail options for all skill levels. According to the National Park Service, horses have been a...
Outdoor activities by definition carry a certain amount of risk. The Grand Canyon or the Everglades are definitely not amusement parks with environments altered to ensure safety for their visitors. And, as the authors of "Mountaineering First Aid"...
Riverside, California, is an outlying community on the outskirts of Los Angeles. Riverside has a population of roughly 300,000 over an area of 78 square miles. Riverside is a just west of San Bernadino National Forest and many other hiking, day...
Whether you're leaving your child with a sitter for a few hours or days, you can reduce your anxiety by ensuring the sitter is prepared to follow your child's routines and handle a variety of emergency situations. Create a baby sitter checklist...
Gauze and first-aid tape are common staples in most of our first-aid kits or medicine cabinets. Gauze can help you provide compression to a bleeding wound and it can also help keep a wound clean and dry by absorbing drainage. Current research on...
A hydration system is a backpack-like apparatus filled with liquid. People drink water or sports drinks from hydration systems. This is done while performing activities when you need more drink what a water bottle can hold. Hydration packs are...
