What do you know about 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...
Know the signs of postnatal depression
Postnatal depression (PND) is a common problem that occurs after pregnancy and affects more than 1 – 10 women within a year of giving birth. It can also affect partners. PND presents differently in different people and many parents don’t realise they have the...
Surviving Twixmas
The week between Christmas and New Year — often called “Twixmas” — can feel like a strange mix of leftover holiday magic and complete chaos. Parents are tired, kids are over-stimulated, and routines are nowhere to be found. If you’re wondering how to keep your little...
6 reasons it’s great to be pregnant this Christmas!
You can’t plan when you’re going to be pregnant and some pregnancy journeys are filled with heartbreak and anxiety so being pregnant at any time of year is a gift. But for some it might seem like unfortunate timing to be pregnant over the festive period and it might...
Weaning your baby this Christmas?
Is your little one going to be starting solids soon? Weaning is an exciting time for parents and babies as they start a new phase of life! But it also comes with extra worries one of which is choking. Choking is a very common fear and lots of parents book our classes...
Christmas Tradition Ideas
Christmas is a special time of year for most people but when you have children the true magic of Christmas really does come alive when you see their little faces light up with joy and excitement. There is a lot of pressure on parents these days – thanks largely to...
Gestational Diabetes – The Facts
Gestational diabetes is diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It’s usually diagnosed from a blood test 24 to 28 weeks into pregnancy. In the UK, approximately 16 out of every 100 women will develop gestational diabetes. Women with gestational diabetes don’t have...
Co-sleeping: Is it safe?
Tragically, around 3 babies a week still die from SIDS and if all parents were aware of safer sleep advice many lives could be saved. So this answer to our question is yes, co-sleeping, when following guidelines is safe and can make those sleepless nights just a...
How to Spot the Symptoms of Diabetes in Children
Tomorrow is world diabetes day so on this week’s blog we’re talking all about diabetes; what it is, how to spot the symptoms and ways to manage it. It’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms as early diagnosis is key as it can cause a number of serious...
Join our amazing team!
Would you like to know about how you could become a part of the amazing Daisy First Aid Team? Are you looking for a job that… is 100% flexible to fit around family life provides maximum job satisfaction teaching people how to save babies lives you don’t need any prior...
Bridgend
Helen provides award winning Baby and Child first aid classes for Daisy First Aid Bridgend, Llantrisant, Cowbridge, Porthcawl and surrounds.
Daisy First Aid Buckingham & Milton Keynes
Lucy provides award winning Baby and Child first aid classes for Daisy First Aid Buckingham & Milton Keynes.
Chippenham
Jess provides award winning Baby and Child first aid classes for Daisy First Aid Chippenham.
Baby Milestones
What to expect in your baby’s first year It’s important to remember that all babies develop at their own pace and if your baby will reach some milestones before others and vice versa. It is exciting when your baby develops a new skill so for those of you who are...
The fascinating world of developmental schemas
And how they shape your child’s play! Has your child ever shown behaviours that you find a bit puzzling or unusual like lining up their toys in a row, going upside down and looking through their legs, repeatedly throwing an object or continuously spinning the wheels...
The autumn clock change
Top tips for managing the clock change with babies and young children Hooray! Extra hour in bed! (Said no parent ever!). The clocks go back on the 27th October which can cause disrupted sleep for babies and toddlers (and therefore us parents too!). This disruption...
Navigating Postnatal Anxiety: When to Seek Support
Becoming a parent can be a joyous experience but it can also bring challenges, especially when it comes to mental health. It’s completely normal to experience a range of emotions when you become a parent and you might find that anxiety levels may be higher than usual...
Stem cell storage and donation
On this week’s blog we’re talking all about stem cell storage. Stem cells can be used to treat over 80 illnesses and donating or storing cells can help others or your own family should they become unwell in the future. What are stem cells? And why are they important?...