Every year in the United States, approximately 8,000 families lose a child. That's nearly one child per hour, and this isn't due to war, disease, or famine. Mothers and fathers are losing their children to accidental injuries-most of which can be prevented.
Knowing this fact now puts the responsibility squarely back on us, the parents. This is a problem only we can fix, and that's the purpose of this book: to empower parents with knowledge and a fundamental set of life-saving skills we all should have.
Author Mark Wilhelmsson lived every parent's worst nightmare when he found his toddler-son choking and unable to breathe. Panicked and with no training, Mark could only watch helplessly as his son tried to clear the blockage on his own. Amazingly, young Markus was able to cough it up on his own, but thousands of parents every year do not get so lucky.
Now a certified CPR instructor by the American Red Cross, Mark shares exactly what every parent needs to do and learn to keep their kids safe, from developing and practicing a fire escape plan to using a portable defibrillator and, of course, rescuing a choking child. More than just an emergency first aid manual, Wilhelmsson presents detailed steps on performing CPR and AED use. Each chapter covers a specific skill and preparedness lesson, including the prevention of that mysterious silent killer, SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). These are not fringe skills to be left to first responders and medical personnel; these are the foundational parenting skills that every child should be guarded by.
This book was written primarily for expecting and new parents with children under the age of five; however, what you'll learn in this book can help protect and keep your entire family safe. You'll also learn why parents shouldn't rely on 911 or emergency services to save their children, why everything can be "Googled," but not everything should be "Googled" and SO much more
Visit www.OurChildsKeeper.com for additional resources, including an unlimited, all-access family pass to our life-saving skills training program and online community.
Industry Reviews
"Every parent needs to have this book! I have no doubt that this book will be a lifesaver! It is packed full of detailed instructions that I may never have thought of. The tips are clearly written and easy to follow." -Lisa, Amazon 5-Star Review
"As a first time parent, nothing was scarier than the thought of not being prepared for taking my son home for the first time. This book was instrumental in opening my eyes to so many things I had not thought about. Definitely a must have for all caregivers!!" -Susan, Amazon 5-Star Review
"This book is full of information that is imperative to know when caring for a child, whether you are a parent, grandparent, family member or anyone in general. This book has shown me how to prepare in the worst case scenarios and more importantly, how to prevent them in the first place. You do not have to wonder what if anymore as you will have a plan of action and prevention that can save a life. As a new parent, I am so grateful that someone took the time to write this book. Thank you!" -Christa, Amazon 5-Star Review
