Paramedic shares the simple glass test every parent needs to know

A former paramedic and mum has shared the one thing every parent needs to know during winter and flu season.

Nikki Jurcutz is a former paramedic and the CEO of the parenting organisation Tiny Hearts Education, and she revealed in a now-viral video why it was important for parents to know a simple glass test.

The glass test is a way of examining your child’s rashes and helps to reveal how serious they potentially are.

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Jurcutz explained that if your child was sick with a fever and a rash, you should press a clear glass firmly against the rash.

“If the rash doesn’t blanch (turn paler), under the pressure of the glass, it could be a sign that it is something more serious that needs immediate attention,” she warned.

“Knowing this simple trick could be lifesaving.”

The video was posted to her Instagram page, Tiny Hearts Education, which frequently shares health and parenting advice, along with tips and tricks for newborns.

The video has received more than five million views and people in the comments have praised the former paramedic and mum’s hack.

“I love this simple yet effective tool,” said one.

“This is an excellent page to follow, a lot of my young mum friends and family do,” added a second.

“Thanks to you guys we did this and rushed to hospital. This is the best Instagram page I’ve followed for new mums, saved us a few times,” added a third.