September is National Baby Safety Month. We all want our babies to be safe. No doubt about that! But are we prepared for an emergency at home or on the go? Most of us have read many books on making our homes baby safe...but are they?

Our friends at Med Basics asked that question....Parents and caregivers want to think they are prepared for an emergency....but did you know that the average EMS response time to a 911 call in urban areas is more than 8 minutes (in most locations with less density, response times are even longer). Once your infant or toddler's heart stops beating brain damage from a lack of oxygen can occur within 4 minutes and death shortly thereafter. Tara and Luke at Med Basics  understand how crucial those first minutes are which is why they designed their products to be accessible within seconds.

        HOME PACK

Emergency situations can happen anytime, anywhere – even in the comfort of home. Baby MEDBASICS® gives you the tools you need to give your Infant the care he or she needs while help is on the way. Keep Grandma, Grandpa and the babysitter 100% informed with the Baby MEDBASICS® home pack.

• Hangs conveniently on a hook or doorknob so you’ll always know where to find it.
• Color-coded tabs help you quickly identify each topic.
• Topics include: CPR, Choking, Fever, Bleeding, Burns and Poison
• Spiral binding keeps the pages open while you help your little one.
• Detailed instructions with easy to follow illustrations.

Also includes:
• A checklist to help you prepare for an emergency.
• A page for your emergency contact information.
• An inside pocket to keep your child’s important health documents easily within reach.

The Travel Pack 

• Attaches to any stroller or diaper bag with a convenient break-away clip.
• Color-coded tabs help you quickly identify each topic.
• Topics include: CPR, Choking, Fever, Bleeding, Burns and Poison
• Spiral binding keeps the pages open while you help your little one.
• Detailed instructions with easy to follow illustrations.
• A page for your emergency contact information.

Tara and Luke are  friends and guest writers here at our Blessed Nest Perch. We are so excited to be announcing the arrival of their products and we will be offering them at Blessed Nest.com

Tara is a RN, BSN. She teaches infant and children’s CPR and first aid courses in NYC.

Luke is a MD, board certified in Emergency Medicine. He is currently on academic faculty at a major NY teaching hospital.

 A Note From Tara and Luke:

Because Luke and I are parents we really do understand how anxiety producing these situations can be. It’s scary to think about. It’s intimidating. But honestly, if a medical emergency occurs, parents and caregivers need to know what to do and need someone to help them through those panicked situations. That is why we created MEDBASICS®.

FAQ:

Q. Isn't this information available in a book I already have or on a web site somewhere?

I personally have a travel pack and can't imagine what I did without one. I can feel rest assured that if I panic..the info I need is in arms reach and easy to read! Having a Med Basics pack also gives me the peace of mind when my children are in the care of a loved one other then myself!

We will be hosting a giveaway from Med Basics on September 15th!