The Emergency Home Guide

Take the guesswork out of scary situations

Paramedic-written steps for childhood emergencies – choking, seizures, burns, CPR and more, right on your fridge with video demos on every page.

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  • Written by an Intensive Care Paramedic
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Written by Ebony
Written by Ebony Intensive Care Paramedic · 11 years on the road · 8,500+ emergency responses

A paramedic-written quick reference guide for the childhood emergencies parents fear most — choking, seizures, burns, CPR and more. Plain-English steps in the order you'd actually do them, with QR codes to short demo videos. Magnetic backing so it lives on your fridge, ready the moment you need it. Aligned with leading Australian first-aid guidelines.

How it works

No searching. No second-guessing.

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    Find the emergency

    Seven colour-coded tabs — choking, seizures, head knocks, burns, poisons, fevers, CPR. Flip straight to the one you need.

    Find the emergency
  2. 2

    Follow the steps

    Plain, paramedic-written instructions in the order you actually do them. No jargon, no scrolling, no guessing.

    Follow the steps
  3. 3

    Scan for the video

    QR codes link to short demonstration videos throughout the guide, led by a paramedic. No apps, no passwords, just scan and watch instantly.

    Scan for the video
From families and clinicians

Why families keep it on the fridge

My husband wouldn't do a first-aid course. He will read the fridge. Best $40 I've spent on this family.
Louise S.Bundaberg · mum of 3
Such a brilliant resource for families! I’m buying it for my friends.
Dr Christa B.Paediatric Consultant
Detailed enough to know what to do but not overwhelming and the videos are perfect. Bought three.
Ange I.Gympie · mum of 2
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A CriticalCalm Emergency Home Guide on a family fridge
A CriticalCalm Emergency Home Guide on a family fridge
A CriticalCalm Emergency Home Guide on a family fridge
A CriticalCalm Emergency Home Guide on a family fridge
A CriticalCalm Emergency Home Guide on a family fridge
A CriticalCalm Emergency Home Guide on a family fridge
Before you buy

Common questions

Can't I just look this up on my phone if something happens?

In a real emergency your hands are full and your mind races — most people freeze or scroll through conflicting results. A guide that's already on the fridge means no unlocking, no searching. You just flip to the colour and read the steps in order.

Is the information up to date and trustworthy?

It's written by an intensive care paramedic with 11 years' experience and over 8,500 emergency responses, and aligned with Australian first-aid guidelines.

What ages does it cover?

The steps cover infants through to older children, with separate baby and child guidance for CPR and choking where the technique differs. Our videos are also separated into baby and children where it matters.

Does this replace a first-aid course or calling 000?

No. We really encourage everyone to do a first aid course. Our guide is a calm, fast reference to help parents feel prepared. It's not a substitute for hands-on training or professional medical advice. In an emergency, always call 000.

What if it's not right for us?

You're covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. If it's not right for your family, keep the guide and we'll refund you.

How much is shipping?

Shipping is free, Australia-wide.

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Brent

Extremely practical guide stuck to our fridge by the booklet’s super-strong magnet. Having immediate access to the vital steps for treating a range of the most common emergencies that can occur in anyone’s home, it’s peace of mind for us, knowing we can refer to it anytime!

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Anonymous

I bought it for my daughter who has a 14 month old. She loved the lay out and ease of reading. I’ll be babysitting soon and feel better knowing I have an easy reference guide at my fingertips.

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L J.G.

Feel more confident looking after our grandchildren. Thank you

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Sue H.

fantastic book got 3 for family

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Sophia

Great emergency guide to have handy in your home. Easy to follow and the QR codes for the videos are great. We haven’t had to use it yet but we’re glad to have it handy for when family, friends or babysitters are looking after our kids.

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Rachael

Such a fantastic resource to have as I prepare for my babies arrivals in November.

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Olivia

Incredibly impressed with the expert info and design layout. This is such a valuable resource, and it's given me a sense of relief should I ever have to quickly use it!

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Solange A.

Love the resource. It's on our fridge, with extras in the car, at the grandparents' house, and a floater. We decided to keep a floater in an overnight bag, just in case. It's clear, easy to find what you need, and a good little tool to have in a high-pressure situation.

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Sharde

Amazing, useful and straightforward booklet. Also a very good gift to give to new families.

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Anonymous

Very practical and informative, think every parent should have this

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Jake

I can’t believe something like this hasn’t been thought of sooner. It’s exactly what I’d hoped it would be and gives peace of mind for any situation. The QR code videos are really helpful too

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deanne r.

I gave this to my daughter as she has a new baby. She loves it and it has eased her mind on a number of occasions.

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Dana

Amazing guide - stuck it to our fridge and everyone that comes to our place has a read out of curiosity, and that alone is super helpful. Easy to understand, really well designed. Every home should have one.

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Lindsey

Great resource. Every family should have one on the fridge. I’ll be gifting one to all new parents.

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Angela

I am just a mum like any other. You can know all the information you need for an emergency and it still goes straight out of your head when you are under pressure. This guide is my solution to that. It sticks to the fridge, so it is right there, and I do not have to hunt for a phone or think clearly to find the right page. It is also a good refresher for the things you learnt years ago and have not used since. I bought three, one for us and one for each set of grandparents. It is super helpful, really clearly explained and the videos are fabulous. Well worth buying a few!

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Anonymous

i have done a first aid course but had forgotten so much and to be able to scan and see how to is soooo helpful

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Skye W.

Super handy and practical!

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Jake W.

Fantastic resource. Not something you'll look at every day, but the ease of finding what you need in an emergency is quite literally a life saver. I've got 3 kids and having this on the fridge is such an amazing source of comfort know my wife and I will have something to fall back on should the worst happen!

Literally already gotten use our if it when my 3 year old got boiling water poured on her leg. Advice is simple to follow and genuinely helps.

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Isaac

Best thing ever. My kid knocked their head pretty badly the other day and it was so easy to open the book and immediately know what to do, and what to watch for. So much fast than trying to figure out if what I’ve read on Google is legit!

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Lois N.

What an absolute essential for young families and carers of children. I have one on our fridge and it’s become a staple in my baby shower gift bags - so practical and easy to follow and covers everything a parent or carer would need in an emergency. Love that I can also scan the QR codes to get step by step first aid instructions. Highly recommend.

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James

Excellent idea, every home should have one. Makes a great gift for the grandparents too.