First Aid for Infants and Toddlers in Gelsenkirchen

Act safely when small children need help

What to do if a baby is choking or a toddler falls? The parent-child program First Aid for Infants and Toddlers provides important basics for more safety in family life on November 12, 2026, in Gelsenkirchen. An experienced paramedic will inform clearly and practically about typical children's emergencies.

Recognizing important situations in family life

The focus is on first aid measures for choking, burns, poisoning, insect stings, and falls. Allergic attacks and the question of when a real children's emergency occurs will also be addressed. Parents will gain guidance and learn to stay calm in stressful moments.

Child-friendly learning and practical practice

The event combines understandable information with voluntary practical exercises. This includes the application of the Heimlich maneuver on children as well as basics of resuscitation and ventilation for children and infants. The learning experience helps parents better assess dangerous situations and react appropriately in emergencies.

For families with children aged 0 to 6 years

The offer is aimed at parents and children aged 0 to 6 years. The content is age-appropriate and tailored to the life world of young families. In the protected environment of a family center, there is space for questions, joint learning, and an important learning experience about safety, responsibility, and child development.

Together gaining more safety

A family experience does not always have to be loud and exciting: Here, trust, attention, and shared time are at the center. Parents strengthen their confidence in acting while children learn about first aid in a familiar environment. Thus, the event combines expertise with closeness, learning fun, and a good feeling for family life.

Conclusion: Families can expect a practical and free afternoon with understandable information, voluntary exercises, and valuable impulses for more safety with infants and toddlers. Register now and learn important basics for emergency situations.

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