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Mini First Aid offers multi-award winning first aid classes for parents, carers, and children.

11/11/2025

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10/11/2025

Learning first aid for babies and children isn't just about learning the skills - although it's super important that you do!

It's also about giving you confidence.

This helps you to remain calm under pressure in emergencies.

It means you don't lose precious seconds panicking, you step in and you take control.

You have it in you to save your baby's life! 💪

Come and learn with us, it's two hours of your time, and it could make all the difference if the worst happens.

Come and join me at at one of our lovely Venues and click on the QR code or
https://watford.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers 💚

10/11/2025

Are your child's Christmas gifts dangerous?

Mums and dads, you are probably already starting to think about, or pick up, Christmas presents and stocking fillers for your child, so this is your friendly reminder to think about potential choking and other hazards that may be present in your child's presents!

🎁 Button batteries - these little silver disc batteries are found in lots of toys and other gadgets around your house and are highly toxic. If swallowed, they can corrode your child's throat or stomach.

🎁 Lego and other small building bricks - these are not only painful to step on, but some pieces are small enough for a baby or child to swallow, and sharp edges make them easy to get stuck in a child's windpipe.

🎁 Magnet toys - these popular toys are small and easy to swallow. They can travel to the stomach and gather together, tearing internal tissue.

🎁 Balloons - balloons and other latex items are a choking hazard if swallowed or inhaled, which can happen easily if your child is blowing a balloon or playing with burst leftover material.

🎁 Buttons & detachable parts - toys or dolls with small parts like button eyes and wheels can be dangerous as items like this can fall off or be pulled off and swallowed.

🎁 Marbles - in the same way that grapes and round foods are a hazard, so are marbles that can easily lodge in your child's airway.

This list is by no means exhaustive. We don't want to be the toy/fun police, but please take a few minutes when choosing toys or gifts for your child to think about potential risks and don't leave your child to play with a new toy on their own - check it out yourself before you hand it to your child to play with.

10/11/2025

Book today with out delay 💚

https://watford.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

06/11/2025

RSV infections are very common. Almost all children get them at least once before they're 2 years old.

They're not usually serious, but babies under 6 months old have a higher risk of getting seriously ill as do young children who were born prematurely and babies and children with a weakened immune system, or long-term lung or heart conditions.

In babies, RSV is a common cause of bronchiolitis, a chest infection that can cause breathing problems and may need to be treated in hospital.

Symptoms of an RSV infection usually start within a few days of getting infected.

Most people only get cold-like symptoms, such as:

- runny or blocked nose
- cough
- sneezing
- tiredness
- high temperature

Babies with RSV may also be irritable and feed less than usual.

If RSV leads to a more serious infection, such as bronchiolitis, it may also cause:

- a cough that gets worse
- shortness of breath
- faster breathing or long gaps between breaths
- difficulty feeding (in babies) or loss of appetite
- noisy breathing (wheezing)

Head up to our Stories today to find out more about RSV and bronchiolitis

05/11/2025

🟢Essential tips for Bonfire Night 🟢

With vibrant flashes lighting up the dark and the crackle of sparklers in hand, Bonfire Night can feel magical. But behind every sparkle lies a very real risk if you’re not prepared. That’s why we’ve laid out the most important safety advice to help your family enjoy the moment - without a trip to the first aid kit. From choosing the right fireworks, to making sparklers safe for little ones, this guide walks you through what to watch out for - and what to do if things go wrong. A little caution goes a long way in turning fun into peace of mind.

https://www.watford.minifirstaid.co.uk/blog/firework-and-sparkler-safety

02/11/2025

We hope you will never have to use the skills we teach.

But if you do ever have to, you’ll be so glad you did this class.

In just two hours, our Baby & Child first aid course will leave you feeling empowered to act fast in an emergency.

You will learn how to spot and manage:

💚 Choking
💚 CPR
💚 Burns
💚 Febrile seizures
💚 Head bumps
💚 Meningitis & sepsis signs

Find your nearest class on our website today - simply put your postcode into the search bar on the classes page to find your location's upcoming classes.

You have it in you to save your child's life! 💚

https://watford.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

01/11/2025

If you saw someone unsteady on their feet and slurring their words, you might be forgiven for thinking they had simply had a little too much to drink.

But this is exactly what our founder Kate saw in her Dad when he had a stroke.

Recognising stroke in someone can be a case of assessing multiple signs and symptoms to get an overall feel for what is happening. And as time is of the essence when it comes to getting medical intervention for a stroke, this assessment needs to be quick.

This World Stroke Day, take some time to check out this Family Health podcast episode. It’s emotional, powerful and informative and just might help you identify an emergency situation involving stroke if it happens to someone you love.

Listen to Kate’s interview with writer Jacky Burton to hear about Kate’s experience when her Dad had a stroke, and what impact his condition has had on the whole family.

Find this episode by search for Family Health by Mini First Aid wherever you listen to podcasts 💚

27/10/2025

Just waned to share my story with my new followers.

💚My Story💚

👋 My name is Fran and I have been running Mini First Aid Watford & Hempstead for nearly 4 years and Mini First Aid Thames Valley with my lovely friend and business partner Nicola for nearly 2 years.

We help families, small businesses, charities and childcare providers to learn life saving first aid skills so they can feel confident and prepared in an emergency and enjoy peace of mind knowing their loved ones and teams are safe- what a privilege eh?! Even had the privilege of meeting the wonderful Sheridan Smith 💚

Before I took on Mini First Aid I was a dental nurse in my village dental practice for 22 years, helping the community with their dental care and delivering dental talks to the local schools. My girls are 20 and 15, Abi in Australia studying Geography and Sophie preparing for her GCSEs. We have had many First Aid situations over the years even my husband had his fare share🥰

A child choking, a parent collapsing, a friend having a seizure these moments happen every day, and far too often people don’t know what to do!

Mini First Aid changes that. We provide simple, engaging first aid training that gives people the confidence to act when it matters most. Whether it’s a parent, a teacher, or a teenager, we equip them with real-life skills they’ll remember and use when seconds count.

When someone steps up in an emergency because of what they learned with us, everything changes. Fear turns into calm, panic into action. That’s the difference Mini First Aid makes - more people ready to save lives, and stronger, safer communities across Watford, Hemel and the Thames Valley Area.
Join one of our sessions or book a private class.
See our page for more details.

What a fantastic business 💚💚💚💚

(And well done if you got to the bottom of this post 😂)

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http://watford.minifirstaid.co.uk/

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