Mini First Aid Belfast

29/04/2026

First aid training is boring, right? Or is it?!

If you have to have a first aid qualification for your role at work, you probably dread those hours of watching dry presentations and demonstrations.

What if we told you that first aid training doesn’t have to be like that! Come and train with us! We have a range of certified workplace first aid courses and our teaching isn’t like all the rest.

Our sessions are practical, hands-on, scenario-based and fun! We believe people learn best when they are involved in what they are being taught.

Check out all of our workplace training options on our website now and get in touch for more info.

💻 www.belfast.minifirstaid.co.uk
📧 Imelda@minifirstaid.co.uk

Paediatric First Aid, Paediatric First Aid - Outdoor Learning, First Aid At Work, Emergency First Aid At Work, Defibrillator Training, Auto Injector Training

28/04/2026

If your child had an allergic reaction, would you know what to do?

At Mini First Aid, we know this is a worry that sits in the back of so many parents’ minds. Allergies can appear suddenly, symptoms can escalate quickly, and knowing how to respond in those first few moments can make all the difference.

That’s why we’re so proud to share that our award-winning Baby & Child First Aid classes now include Allergy & Anaphylaxis Awareness as part of the lesson plan 🙌

This brand-new addition means that parents and carers attending our classes will now learn:

💚 How to recognise the signs of a mild allergic reaction
💚 How to spot when a reaction is becoming more serious
💚 The key symptoms of anaphylaxis
💚 What to do in those crucial first moments before help arrives

Delivered in line with guidance from Allergy UK , this training is designed to give you confidence, clarity and calm in what can feel like a very frightening situation, because when it comes to our little ones, it’s not just about knowing what might happen, it’s about knowing what you should do if it does.

Ready to feel more confident about looking after your little one?

Book your Mini First Aid class today!

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

Or email imelda@minifirstaid.co.uk if you would like a private class from your own home

28/04/2026

If you’re about to start weaning, hosting playdates, or navigating life with little ones, chances are allergies have crossed your mind....

28/04/2026

Honored to have attended the Star Allergy Card Launch. A must for all with allergies in NI! Inspirational work from Claire The Open University and delighted to have had the opportunity to train Sinley Takeaway and Corrs Corner in Anaphylaxis Awareness & Adrenaline Auto-injectors as part of this project!
A truly inspirational morning aiming to change the interface of eating out in NI - focused on safety, awareness and an integrated approach!

22/04/2026

Symptoms of anaphylaxis usually happen rapidly and can be life-threatening. Anaphylaxis happens when your or your child's body has a serious reaction to something you or they are allergic to.

It's important to know the signs and what to do.

Swipe through for information and don't forget to check out our podcast with Dr Helen Evans-Howells, a specialist in allergies, particularly if your child suffers from severe allergies or if they have a friend or classmate who does.

Find the podcast wherever you like to listen, just search Family Health by Mini First Aid and go to episode 43 💚

Allergy Awareness Week, Allergic Reaction, Childhood Allergies

22/04/2026

15/04/2026

Every year, thousands of infants need medical care for poisoning from products commonly found in and around the home.

Items such as cleaning products, cosmetics, medicines, alcohol and gardening products.

If you are planning some spring cleaning in your home over the coming weeks, make sure you keep products in a secure location, in high cupboards or locked storage so that little hands can’t access easily. Also be careful when you are in the middle of cleaning, that you don’t leave the cleaning product sitting anywhere that could be reached by your child.

Poisoning can happen after swallowing, touching, or breathing in a harmful substance.

Symptoms may take a few hours or days to start, so it's important to get medical advice quickly if there's a chance you or someone else could have poisoning.

*Symptoms of poisoning can depend on what caused it, and may include:

Feeling sick or being sick
Diarrhoea
Feeling sleepy
Blurred vision
High temperature, or feeling hot, cold or shivery
Confusion
Difficulty breathing
Seizures (fits)
Loss of consciousness

If you suspect your child might have swallowed something toxic:

⚠️Get medical help immediately, call 111 or 999
⚠️Don’t let your child drink anything
⚠️Don’t make your child sick
⚠️If you know what they have swallowed, try to take a sample to hospital
⚠️Residual chemicals on the skin should be rinsed with plenty of water

For lots more advice, check the Mini First Aid blog link in the comments 💚

*Source: NHS

11/04/2026

💚Tiny humans. Big responsibility. 💚

Would you know what to do if your baby choked or stopped breathing? 😰

Join our Baby & Child First Aid Class Sunday 19th April Little pebble Antrim👶✨

🧠 Learn life-saving skills like:

✔ Baby & child CPR
✔ Choking response
✔ Burns, bleeding & bumps
✔ Febrile seizures & meningitis awareness and more

👩‍👩‍👧 Perfect for parents, parents-to-be, grandparents & carers

✨ Relaxed, friendly & hands-on session — no experience needed

Because when it matters most… you’ll know exactly what to do 💪💛

🎟 Small groups… Limited spaces available

📩 DM now to book your spot or use booking links above

👇 Tag someone you’d bring with you!

10/04/2026

Scarlet fever is a bacterial illness which mainly affects children – in fact 80% of cases occur in children under 10, with age 2-8 years of age being the most common time to catch the infection.

Scarlet fever is much less common than it once was, but in recent years there have been significant outbreaks, as it is highly contagious. And it can be a serious illness if not treated properly. So it’s worth making yourself familiar with the symptoms, as early treatment is advisable.

I was slightly terrified when my little girl developed scarlet fever when she was 6 years old. My favourite book as an older child was Littl...

09/04/2026

Great advice for potty training!! Introduce potty early! 🚽 🚻 🚾

This is "Potty and Toilet Training - The three stages (National)" by ERIC Charity on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

06/04/2026

If you are heading off on a road trip this Easter - you NEED to read this!

We have probably all, at some time, passed our child a snack while they are sitting in the back of the car. Maybe to placate them or ease their boredom or because they are hungry and asking for one!

For older children, this doesn't usually pose a great risk, but for babies and younger children, the risk of choking and whether or not you would notice it happening and be in a situation to help them is worth consideration.

We know that when a child gags on something they are eating, you can hear them, but when a child has something stuck in their windpipe, they will not make a sound. If you are driving, you might not be able to tell when your child is in trouble.

Consider the risks, take precautions with what type of snacks and foods you give them, and prepare food to reduce the risk of choking.

And if possible, leave snacks until after your journey, or have someone sit in the back alongside the child to keep an eye on them.

Would you have thought about this risk?