Introducing our qualified baby first aid trainers in North Yorkshire from Daisy First Aid.
Understanding developmental schemas
And how you can shape your child’s play accordingly! Has your child ever shown behaviours that you find a bit puzzling or unusual like going upside down and looking through their legs, repeatedly throwing an object or continuously spinning the wheels on a toy car? One...
NEW: Parents Mental Health First Aid Course
Did You Know… As many as 1 in 5 women develop a mental illness during pregnancy or in the first year after birth. 37% of new dads are worried about their mental health. 1 in 7 new mums hide the full extent of mental health challenges. There’s no denying that...
Skin-to-skin: Benefits for Babies and Parents
Skin-to-skin – also known as ‘kangaroo care’ – can help parents bond with their newborn baby and support better physical and developmental outcomes for the baby. The importance of skin-to-skin contact after birth (and beyond) is backed by science and has numerous...
How to Spot Signs of Sepsis in Babies and Children
Sepsis is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that can affect individuals of all ages, including babies and children. It occurs when the body's response to an infection triggers a cascade of harmful reactions that can lead to organ dysfunction and...
You’re pregnant! So, what happens next?
You’ve peed on the stick (or probably several sticks before getting to this point) and are likely to be feeling a mixture of excitement and anxiety about the little life residing inside you. You may also be wondering what will happen when throughout your pregnancy. On...
Sweet dreams: top tips for sleep and early waking
On this week's blog our friends from Little Dreams Consulting Ltd are giving us their top tips for baby sleep and how to help with early risers. Jenna Wilson founded Little Dreams Consulting in 2016 whilst pregnant with her third child. She had been a childcare...
The Baby Show Olympia
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Top tips for starting school
Is your little one starting reception this year? The new school year is only a couple of weeks away (how did that happen?!). A child starting school for the first time can be an anxious time for children and parents alike. Check out this week’s blog for our top tips...
Coping with sleep deprivation
Have you ever been awake with your baby at 3am wondering if it’s possible to die from sleep deprivation?! If the answer is yes, this week’s blog is for you! Sleep deprivation is so tough. There’s a reason it was used as a form of torture on captured troops during the...
Amazing benefits of breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is a wonderful natural process that has been nourishing and nurturing infants for millennia. Besides being a beautiful bonding experience between mother and child, breastfeeding offers a plethora of health benefits for both mum and baby. In this week’s...
Meet The Trainer – Nicole In South Leicester
I’m Nicole, the local Daisy first Aid Trainer for South Leicester and the surrounding areas. Here are 5 things about me… Why I became a Daisy First Aid Trainer…. I have always loved teaching others and working with adults and children learning new skills. I strongly...
Preparing for weaning
Parenthood is filled with exciting milestones, and one of the significant ones is introducing solid foods to your little one. Weaning is an important and exciting time but it can also feel pretty overwhelming with the number of products available on the market. We...