1 TIP THAT’S GOOD FOR MORE THAN DIAPER BLOWOUTS

17 Feb 2015

By Grace Ghazarian - In CPR, Infants - No Comment 3 likes

There are some things we just don’t question. There’s only so much we can bother thinking about. Well, you might have seen this post from the blog “Tiaras & Prozac.” A mom of four finally discovers the meaning of the shoulder flaps on a onesie! Quite the epiphany. Check out this video and then I’ll tell you what clicked for me…

SHOULDER FLAPS MIGHT COME IN HANDY DURING AN EMERGENCY

Featured Photo & This Photo Credit: Andrea Farmer Photography

Pretty simple, right? Yes. Diaper blowouts will likely be the most common reason to peel the onesie off the shoulders, but here’s what came to mind when I heard about this…CPR. What? If you’ve ever taken a CPR class, you’ll know that you are taught to remove clothing out of the victim’s chest area. It is best to do CPR on bare skin to ensure proper placement and to avoid sliding. How do you do that quickly in an emergency? Here’s a quick way. Just peel the onesie down the body instead of unsnapping buttons and bringing the onesie over the head. Of course, either way will work, but if I can find a way to save a few seconds in an emergency, I’m gonna take it!

YOUR TURN

What other applications can you think of? Obviously, as an emergency educator, my mind quickly went to CPR. Any other practical uses you can share with other parents? Leave a comment below!

Featured Photo Credit: Andrea Farmer Photography

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Hi, I'm Grace. I help parents feel more confident about CPR and provide research-based resources for families. With extensive experience as a Registered Nurse in one of the nation's leading Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Units, I was inspired to begin teaching CPR and First Aid. Now, it's more than that! I am committed to distilling a variety of research to help you make the best decisions for your family! Join my newsletter for insider exclusives, including my Free Ebook: Super Simple CPR!

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