Introducing our qualified baby first aid trainers in South Yorkshire from Daisy First Aid.
Introducing allergens to your baby
Weaning your baby is an exciting time but we’re asked about allergies more and more in our classes so this week, as it’s Allergy Awareness Week, we thought we’d talk all about the best way to introduce allergens to your baby’s diet. Please note: if you have a history...
Bowel Cancer Symptoms
April is #bowelcancerawarenessmonth so on this week’s blog we’re talking all about the symptoms to look out for. Did you know there are 5 main symptoms of the disease we should all be aware of? According to Bowel Cancer UK, someone dies of bowel cancer every 30...
The Baby Show Manchester
In Partnership with The Baby Show Manchester 14-16th April 2023 Daisy First Aid are so excited to bring you this amazing SPRING SAVER offer where you can get two tickets for £16* with a FREE Baby Show goody bag in association with Project Baby Magazine, worth over...
What happens during a C-section?
Everyone has a good idea of how they want their birth to go by the time their due date is approaching but we all know that sometimes not everything goes to plan so it’s a good idea to know what to expect should things change. Whether you’re having a planned C-section...
Toddler tantrums
If you’re a parent of a toddler you’ll probably have experienced a tantrum or meltdown of some description by now. It can be hard to stay calm and not get frustrated when your child is having a meltdown about something seemingly small so on this week’s blog we’re...
How can you spot a severe allergic reaction in children?
One of the subjects we cover in our 2-hour parent and carer first aid classes is anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction. It’s a fast acting so being able to spot it quickly is vital. Any allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis,...
Anaphylaxis Factsheet
Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening condition that always requires an immediate emergency response. To acompany the information we give about Anaphylaxis in our classes and help parents and childcarers understand the condition, we've created some free...
Meet The Trainer – Nicola in Huntingdon
Hello, I'm Nicola, I’m the local Daisy First Trainer for Huntingdon and surrounding areas. Here are are 4 things about me... Why I became a Daisy First Aid Trainer & my background... I’ve been a paediatric nurse for several years, mainly working in A&E and I...
Hip Dysplasia in babies
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition where the ball and socket joint of the hip doesn’t form properly. Did you know…? Approximately 1 in 10 newborn infants have hip instability. That means the hips can be wiggled in the socket because of loose...
LushTums Yoga
Hi everyone, I’m Clare Maddalena. I set up LushTums way back in 2007, about 16 years ago when my first child was about 6 months old and I was going back to work. Clare Maddalena from LushTums How LushTums Yoga started I’d been teaching yoga for 3 or 4 years already...
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...