Introducing our qualified paediatric first aid trainers in the Middlesex Area from Daisy First Aid.
Thank you to our AGM sponsors
We’re so excited because this Saturday is our Daisy First Aid annual conference and this year’s is extra special because we’re celebrating 10 years of Daisy First Aid! That’s 10 years of delivering life-saving skills to parents, carers and childcare professionals...
Choosing a childcare setting
Choosing a nursery setting for your baby or toddler feels like a big step. If you’re returning to work it can also be an emotional time as your maternity leave is ending and your time with your little one is going to be reduced so finding the right setting for your...
Which sun cream is best for your little one?
Summer is here! (Although it may not feel like it a lot of the time…!) And tomorrow is the summer soltice! So in honour of this we're talking all about sunscreen in this week's blog. Even on a cloudy day we need to be careful because it’s still possible for skin to...
Women are less likely to receive CPR than men
If a person has a sudden cardiac arrest their best chance of survival is receiving CPR and defibrillation within the first few minutes. Survival rates for out of hospital cardiac arrests in this country are shockingly low, with fewer than 1 in 10 people surviving. A...
Where to start with baby proofing your home
In association with ICAP Did you know that most accidents involving young children occur within their own home? This week is child safety week so we are looking at how to effectively baby proof your home to keep your little one safe. If you’re pregnant or a parent of...
Celebrating Success in the Children’s Activity Sector
With Club Hub On Saturday 11 May, around 200 children’s activity providers gathered at the Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham for the Club Hub Event 2024. The annual event brings together business owners from across the UK for a full day of personal and...
10 parenting books that could make your life easier!
Babies are hard work, but in the beginning they have needs rather than wants which, once you’ve figured out what that need is, are generally fairly easy to meet (often either milk, sleep, a nappy change or a cuddle will do the job!). Once children get a bit older...
How do you know if your baby is choking?
In association with ICAP One of the main reasons parents book on to a Daisy First Aid class is because they are concerned about their little one choking. Fears around choking are really common and completely valid. In honour of Weaning Week this week we are...
The many benefits of tummy time
Tummy time is an important activity that can help with your baby's development. It is the practice of putting your baby on the floor awake and face down. In this week’s blog we’re going to explore why tummy time is important and how it can benefit your little one....
What does a doula do?
With Zara de Candole – Doulabud There is plenty of evidence that shows that having support from a doula during birth improves the experience and birthing outcomes for both the woman or birthing person, baby and partner. But what does a doula actually do? And how do...
Weaning with food allergies
One question we get asked a lot in our first aid classes is how to start babies on solid foods when there is a history of allergies in the family. This week, in honour of allergy awareness week our friends at The Allergy Team are giving away their guide to Weaning...
Pain relief in labour
Birth doesn’t have to be a scary prospect. We have TV programmes (think Rachel in friends) to thank for the common perception of labour and birth; feet in stirrups, lying on your back, screaming… The good news is, it doesn’t have to be this way. Labour can be a calm,...