Introducing our qualified baby first aid trainers in North Yorkshire from Daisy First Aid.
Vitamin K for newborns
Soon after your baby is born, you will be asked whether you would like them to have a vitamin K supplement. What is vitamin K? Vitamin K is a vitamin the body needs for blood clotting and to prevent abnormal bleeding. Vitamin K is found in many foods, especially green...
The Difference Between Gagging & Choking
Daisy First Aid cover choking for babies in all of our classes. It's a big concern for new parents and grandparent that are about to start weaning. It's vital to know what to do and act fast if a baby chokes. Practicing the techniques we show you in class is not only...
How To Place A Child or Adult Into The Recovery Postion
If a child or adult is unresponsive but they are breathing, you can save their life by keeping their airway clear and secure by placing them into the recovery position. You may have practiced this in one of our classes - below is a video racap of the child & adult...
How to baby proof your home
In partnership with The Baby Show If you’re pregnant or a parent of a tiny baby it won’t be long before your baby is on the move. They’ll be crawling, cruising, climbing and walking. They’ll be reaching and grabbing and exploring as much of the world around...
Meet The Trainer – Sarah in Loughborough
Hello, I'm Sarah, I’m the local Daisy First Trainer for Loughborough and surrounding areas. Here are 5 things about me… Why I became a Daisy First Aid Trainer…. Going back to work after having children has been tough. I work as a nurse and found the long shifts,...
Anaphylaxis Real Life Story
Anaphlaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that requires an immediate medical response. It affects the airway, breathing and/or circulation and can be fatal. Some of the common triggers of anaphylaxis include dairy, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame and...
Learning to relax
In honour of Children’s Mental Heath Week, this week on the blog we’re lookingat ways we can help our little ones relax if they’re feeling worried or anxious. Looking after our mental health is as important as looking after our physical health and teaching our...
Introducing a new sibling
Are you expecting your second child? Are you worried about how your firstborn will react to the new arrival? If so, you are not alone. It’s completely understandable to be concerned about the impact a new baby could have on your little one. All they’ve ever known is...
Meet The Trainer: Jules in South & West Cumbria
Hi I’m Jules, your local Daisy First Aid Trainer for South & West Cumbria. Here are 5 things about me… Why I became a Daisy First Aid Trainer…. Daisy First Aid has given me an amazing opportunity to have the work/life/home with children balance I desire yet also...
Meet The Trainer: Julie in Camberley, Fleet & Basingstoke
Hi, I’m Julie. First and foremost mum of 3 crazy, fun loving, energetic, adventurous small humans (1 boy & 2 girls) and they certainly keep me on my toes! I’m the trainer for Camberley, Fleet & Basingstoke which actually covers quite a large area, including;...
Whooping cough vaccination in pregnancy
When you are pregnant you will offered the whooping cough vaccine ideally between 16 and 32 weeks of your pregnancy. On today’s blog we’re looking at why it’s important to have this vaccine. What is whooping cough? Whooping cough is a bacterial infection of the lungs...
What is pre-eclampsia?
Pre-eclampsia is a condition that can affect pregnant women most commonly after week 20 of their pregnancy or soon after they have delivered their baby. The early signs are protein in your urine and high blood pressure, which is why your midwife will routinely check...