We focus a lot on birth preparation, and rightly so. But what happens in the immediate aftermath when you’ve just birthed your baby? On this week’s blog we’re looking at what happens next. Delivering your placenta Once your baby is earth-side if all is well they’ll be...

Is your little one starting reception this year? The new school year is just a few weeks away. A child starting school for the first time can be an anxious time for children and parents alike. On this week’s blog for our top tips for preparing your child (and...

There are two types of people in this world; those who love camping and can’t get enough of it, and those who prefer to stick with the luxuries of a roof over their head, running water and a bed you don’t have to share with insects! For those of you on team love it we...

At Window to the Womb, we are proud to offer you an outstanding level of care throughout your time with us. Our clinics offer a range of Private Pregnancy Ultrasound Scans from 6-42 weeks. Our sister brand firstScan offers Blood Tests, NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal...

July is Group B Strep (GBS) awareness month. Most women carrying GBS will have no symptoms. Carrying GBS is not harmful to you, but there is a small chance it can affect your baby around the time of birth. GBS can cause serious infection in young babies and, very...

We often talk about water safety especially in the summer months when our little ones are much more likely to be around swimming pools, paddling pools and beaches. But when you hear about children drowning on dry land hours or even days after they have left the water...

Are you going on holiday with your baby this summer? Babies don’t travel lightly so there’s lots to think about when you travel with them which can feel daunting. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! This week’s blog is full of top tips for taking little ones on...

We’re so excited because this Saturday is our Daisy First Aid annual conference and this year’s is extra special because we’re celebrating 10 years of Daisy First Aid! That’s 10 years of delivering life-saving skills to parents, carers and childcare professionals...

Choosing a nursery setting for your baby or toddler feels like a big step. If you’re returning to work it can also be an emotional time as your maternity leave is ending and your time with your little one is going to be reduced so finding the right setting for your...

Summer is here! (Although it may not feel like it a lot of the time…!) And tomorrow is the summer soltice! So in honour of this we're talking all about sunscreen in this week's blog. Even on a cloudy day we need to be careful because it’s still possible for skin to...

If a person has a sudden cardiac arrest their best chance of survival is receiving CPR and defibrillation within the first few minutes. Survival rates for out of hospital cardiac arrests in this country are shockingly low, with fewer than 1 in 10 people surviving. A...

In association with ICAP Did you know that most accidents involving young children occur within their own home? This week is child safety week so we are looking at how to effectively baby proof your home to keep your little one safe. If you’re pregnant or a parent of...

With Club Hub On Saturday 11 May, around 200 children’s activity providers gathered at the Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham for the Club Hub Event 2024. The annual event brings together business owners from across the UK for a full day of personal and...

Babies are hard work, but in the beginning they have needs rather than wants which, once you’ve figured out what that need is, are generally fairly easy to meet (often either milk, sleep, a nappy change or a cuddle will do the job!). Once children get a bit older...

In association with ICAP One of the main reasons parents book on to a Daisy First Aid class is because they are concerned about their little one choking. Fears around choking are really common and completely valid.  In honour of Weaning Week this week we are...

Tummy time is an important activity that can help with your baby's development. It is the practice of putting your baby on the floor awake and face down. In this week’s blog we’re going to explore why tummy time is important and how it can benefit your little one....

With Zara de Candole – Doulabud There is plenty of evidence that shows that having support from a doula during birth improves the experience and birthing outcomes for both the woman or birthing person, baby and partner. But what does a doula actually do? And how do...

One question we get asked a lot in our first aid classes is how to start babies on solid foods when there is a history of allergies in the family. This week, in honour of allergy awareness week our friends at The Allergy Team are giving away their guide to Weaning...