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Welcome to Baby Safe First Aid ran by Caron Millard a registered, practising midwife and paediatric

19/03/2026

Just popping on with a gentle but important reminder for my lovely mums, dads out there 💛

With the current meningitis outbreak in Kent, I wanted to share a few signs to be aware of in babies and children.

This post is not to frighten anyone at all, but just to gently remind you what to look out for, because little ones can become poorly quite quickly and early help really does matter in this instance ✅

Please look out for signs in children such as:
✨ A high temperature
✨ Vomiting
✨ Headache
✨ Rapid breathing
✨ Being very sleepy, difficult to wake or floppy
✨ Pale blotchy or mottled skin
✨ A stiff neck
✨ Not liking bright lights
✨ Seizures
✨ A rash that does not fade when pressed

In babies, you might also notice:

✔️Refusing feeds
✔️A very high-pitched cry
✔️ Being floppy or unusually stiff
✔️ Being very irritable
✔️ A bulging soft spot

Symptoms can come in any order, and there may not always be a rash, so please ❌ DO NOT WAIT FOR A RASH ❌ before asking for help.

If your baby or child seems seriously unwell, or your gut feeling is telling you something just isn’t right, please seek help straight away ✅

Call 999 or go to A&E if they are very unwell, or call 111 for urgent advice.

And as I always say… you know your baby better than anyone ✅

Never worry about making a fuss or bothering anyone ❌

If you are concerned, we always want you to get your little one checked 💛

And please do remember that although there is a current outbreak in……meningitis is still rare 😅

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to… 💗

• The brand-new mums holding their tiny newborns today
• The mums who haven’t slept in weeks but wouldn’t change it for the world
• The mums doing the school run with coffee in hand
• The mums who are learning as they go and doing an amazing job
• The mums of toddlers who climb everything
• The mums of teenagers navigating a whole new stage of motherhood
• The mums whose babies are now grown but still their babies forever

• The grandmothers who started it all
• The stepmums who love children as their own
• The adoptive mums whose love created a family
• The foster mums giving children safety and warmth

• The single mums carrying everything on their shoulders
• The working mums juggling a thousand things every day
• The stay-at-home mums whose work never stops

• The mums pregnant with their babies right now
• The mums preparing to meet their baby very soon

• The mums who held their babies for only a few precious moments
• The mums whose babies live forever in their hearts
• The mums walking the path of infertility and hoping for their miracle

• The mums doing it with grace
• The mums doing it exhausted
• The mums doing it imperfectly but with enormous love

Because motherhood isn’t about being perfect…
It’s about loving someone with your whole heart.

Happy Mother’s Day to every mother, in every form that motherhood takes. 💗

Love,
Caron

11/01/2026

✨ Midwife Tip for Parents: Your Home First Aid Kit ✨

As a midwife, one of the simplest ways I see parents build confidence is by having a well-stocked first aid kit at home. You may not need it often, but when you do — you’ll be so glad it’s ready 💛

Here’s what I recommend keeping on hand for babies & young children:

🩹 Basics
• Plasters (various sizes)
• Sterile gauze pads
• Micropore or medical tape
• Antiseptic wipes or spray

🌡 Health essentials
• Digital thermometer
• Infant/child paracetamol or ibuprofen (age-appropriate)
• Saline drops or spray (for noses & eyes)

🔥 Skin & injuries
• Cling Film for burns
• Arnica or bruise cream
• Barrier cream (great for sore skin and small irritations)

✂️ Tools
• Small scissors
• Tweezers
• Disposable gloves

📝 Extra tip from me:
✔️ Keep everything in one clearly labelled box
✔️ Check expiry dates every 6 months
✔️ Store medicines up high and locked away

Having a first aid kit isn’t about expecting emergencies — it’s about feeling prepared and calm when little things happen 🤍

Save this post for later & share with another parent who might find it helpful ✨
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09/01/2026

👶 January Baby First Aid Courses – Booking Now Open 👶

Feel calm, confident, and prepared with my January Baby First Aid Courses, led by an experienced midwife in a friendly, relaxed setting.

These sessions are practical, reassuring, and designed especially for parents and parents-to-be 🤍

January dates & locations:
 📍 Sutton Coldfield – Saturday 17th January, 12–2pm 📍 Shirley, Solihull – Saturday 24th January, 12–2pm

💷 Just £40 per couple

During the session we’ll cover essential life-saving skills including:
 ✔️ What to do if a baby is choking ✔️ CPR for babies ✔️ Dealing with common emergencies ✔️ When and how to seek help

There’s plenty of time for questions, gentle discussion, and reassurance—no pressure, no scary scenarios, just clear guidance to help you feel confident caring for your baby.

✨ Ideal for expectant parents and those with young babies ✨ Small, welcoming groups ✨ Midwife-led and parent-focused

📩 Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
 Message now to reserve your place for January.

04/01/2026

Midwife - Led Baby First Aid Courses ⛑️

Would you know what to do if your baby or child started to choke and / or stopped breathing?

This is obviously a terrifying thought for any parent, and especially new parents or grandparents who are going to be babysitting your precious little one 💕

DO NOT WORRY ….. I am here to teach you some very simple life saving skills and things to look out for that really could mean the difference between life and death as I share my almost 40 years of nursing and midwifery experience with you 🙌💕

My courses are two hours long and will cover :

✅CPR
✅Choking
✅Temperatures
✅Meningitis
✅ Seizures
✅Burns
✅ Head Injuries
✅ And much more

Don’t leave anything to chance, feel confident in yourself and learn Baby First Aid ⛑ for just £40 per couple or £22 50 per person with my 2 hour group sessions which run regularly in Solihull and Sutton Coldfield.

My next course in Sutton Coldfield is on Saturday 17th January at Sutton Coldfield Methodist Church and runs from 12-2pm. You are more than welcome to bring your baby with you 👩‍🍼

Alternatively, let me come to you at your home for just £120 for the same session (Price is for up to 4 people at home / extra people welcome for just £30 per person 👍🏻) These home courses are available evenings and weekends to suit your schedule 😊

To book to your place today, contact me, Caron a Registered Midwife on 07872557728 and I will be more than happy to answer any of your questions 👍🏻 or you can book directly through my website:

www.babysafefirstaid.com

31/12/2025

Good morning.

Are you a new parent, expectant parent or grandparent who is feeling feeling a bit nervous about booking a Baby First Aid Course?

I hear so many parents say they worry about “what if something happens?” and that’s completely normal. Trust me you are not alone here.

A baby first aid course isn’t about fear or scaring you. It’s about learning simple, practical skills that will help you to feel more confident and in control of any emergency situation at home.

I’m Caron, a registered midwife and I’ve taught hundreds of parents just like you, and every single one arrives a little unsure and even anxious.

Please don’t worry though! There’s plenty of time to practise, ask questions, and take things at your own pace and no rushing or pressure to get it right first time either. You are here to learn after all.

👇 Here’s a little video of normal parents just like you who I’ve taught over the last year — all feeling so much better now they have the skills and knowledge they need should the unthinkable happen.

My classes are extremely welcoming and I do try and keep them as lighthearted as I can as I teach you how to do CPR and help a choking baby alongside covering head injuries, burns, fits, temperatures and signs of meningitis.

✨ My next course dates are below and all my classes are suitable for expectant parents, new parents & grandparents alike. You are more than welcome to bring your baby with you too.
 📍 Sutton Coldfield — 17th January 📍 Shirley, Solihull — 24th January ⏰ Both courses run 12–2pm 💷 Just £40 per couple

So don’t just sit there worrying about what you would do ……come and learn what you actually should do and gain that confidence and knowledge that could save yours or someone else’s baby’s life.

24/12/2025

✨🎄 To all my beautiful moms and dads — past, present, and those still growing their families — wishing you the warmest, cosiest, most magical Christmas Eve! ❤️✨

You are the heart of everything I do, and I’m so grateful for every moment we’ve shared. Whether you’re snuggled in with your little ones tonight or reflecting on Christmases gone by, may your evening be filled with love, peace, and gentle joy. 🤍🎄

Merry Christmas Eve, you lovely lot — you are cherished today and always. 🌟❤️✨
babysafefirstsid

17/12/2025

Safety begins at home 🤍

As a midwife, I’ve seen how quickly things can change—and I’ve also seen the difference it makes when a parent knows exactly what to do.

Your baby depends on you for everything. Learning baby first aid isn’t about expecting the worst. It’s about giving you the confidence to respond calmly, gently, and effectively if those scary moments ever arise.

In my midwife-led courses, I teach from real experience—with warmth, reassurance, and no judgement.

My goal is simple: for you to leave feeling empowered, capable, and ready to protect your baby.

Because when you know what to do, fear starts to ease… and confidence takes its place. 🤍👶

16/12/2025

🤍 January Baby First Aid – Bookings Now Open 🤍

Learning baby first aid isn’t about fear — it’s about confidence, calm, and peace of mind.

My midwife-led Baby First Aid courses are suitable for:

👶 Parents
 🤰 Parents-to-be
 👵 Grandparents

In a gentle, supportive 2-hour session, you’ll learn essential, life-saving skills, and leave feeling reassured and prepared to care for your baby with confidence.

📍 17th Jan – Sutton Coldfield 📍 24th Jan – Shirley, Solihull 🕛 12–2pm 💷 £40 per couple

Because feeling prepared is one of the greatest gifts you can give your baby 🤍

Spaces are limited — book now to avoid dissapointment.

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Online Interactive Courses Throughout UK & Face To Face Classes In West Midlands. Registered Midwife
Birmingham

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http://www.babysafefirstaid.com/

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Welcome to Baby Safe

Our First Aid courses, are designed to build your confidence as a parent or carer in dealing with emergency situations involving your children. Baby Safe First Aid courses are facilitated by Caron Millard a practising midwife and first aid instructor and provide first aid training for parents of babies under one, and older children up to 12 years old. These interactive, confidence-building courses are held throughout Birmingham, Harborne, Solihull and Sutton Coldfield and will provide plenty of opportunity to practise techniques on manikins and ask questions. Baby Safe is committed to providing high-quality, up to date first aid courses and 100% customer satisfaction. We guarantee you will leave the course confident you will be able to help your baby or child in the event of an emergency situation. You don't need to have any previous experience; just a willingness to learn and take part in practical exercises which will build your confidence in dealing with emergency scenarios.