Introducing our qualified baby first aid trainers in North Yorkshire from Daisy First Aid.
Meet The Trainer – Lucy in Buckingham & Milton Keynes
Hello, I'm Lucy - I’m the local Daisy First Trainer for Buckingham and Milton Keynes, I also cover Brackley, Towcester, Daventry and Banbury. Here are 5 things about me… Why I became a Daisy First Aid Trainer…. My background is in adult nursing, so I’ve always liked...
Free Baby Proofing Checklist
As your baby starts to become more mobile and able to move around your house, it's a great idea to think about what you need to baby proof. To help your think of some of the less obvious things, plus give you some handy safety reminders, here is our Daisy First Aid...
What is a schema?
Have you ever wondered why your child repeated throws their food on the floor (trajectory schema), puts their toys in a straight line (positioning schema) or pours their water into their cereal bowl (transforming schema)? Young children’s behaviour can often be...
Water beads
What are water beads? Water beads are water-absorbing polymers (a type of plastic) that start off the size of a pinhead but expand when they are placed in water. They used to be used by florists to help keep plants hydrated as they could hold so much water. They are...
How to recognise sepsis in babies and children
What is sepsis? Sepsis is the body’s life-threatening reaction to an infection. It basically means that the immune system is attacking not only the infection it is trying to fight but also the body’s own tissues and organs. It can be triggered by any type of infection...
How can you tell if a child is choking severely?
Fears around choking are very common and totally valid. It’s the main reason a lot of parents book onto our classes. In our classes you will practise the techniques that could save your child’s life so in an emergency you’ll know exactly what to do without even having...
Travelling in the car this Christmas?
Will you be travelling in the car this Christmas to visit friends and relatives? Those long car journeys can be pretty boring for little ones. And when kids get bored they can also get hungry! How many times have you given your children food in the back of the car?...
Meet The Trainer: Dani in Eastbourne
Hello, I’m Dani, the local Daisy First Aid Trainer for Eastbourne, Uckfield, Newhaven & the surrounding areas. Here are 5 things about me… Why I became a Daisy First Aid Trainer…. I first heard about Daisy First Aid when I saw an advert from a crew colleague,...
Top tips to keep children safe this Christmas
Christmas is a wonderful time for children but it’s also a time when there are increased hazards and risks within the home. These are our top tips for keeping your child safe this Christmas: 1 - Look out for poisonous plants Did you know mistletoe is actually toxic?...
Flu vaccinations for kids
Has your child had their flu vaccine yet? The children’s flu vaccine is safe and effective and the good news is they don’t have to have an injection! It’s offered to children every year to protect them from flu which can be really miserable for children and can also...
What do you know about febrile seizures?
Did you know that febrile seizures affect 1 in 20 children? But most parents haven’t even heard of them. Today we’re talking all about what they are, why they happen, who they’re most likely to happen to and what to do if your little one should experience one. 1 in 20...
World Prematurity Day
Did you know that for every 13 babies born in the UK, one will be born prematurely? No-one ever expects to end up in the NICU which means that most people aren’t prepared for it at all and have no idea what to expect. 1 in 13 babies in the UK are born prematurely Two...