Daisy First Aid Bracknell & Wokingham, Reading East & Surrounds

05/12/2025

⚠️ With the rise of cheap online marketplaces (think sites like Temu, Shein and Wish) it’s important to remember that just because you can buy it doesn’t mean it’s safe for your little one.

🤔 Did you know?
Not all products sold on these platforms, and others like it, meet UK safety standards which could put your little one at risk of:
• Choking hazards from small, detachable parts.
• Toxic substances in toys, clothing, or accessories.
• Unsafe designs that don’t comply with UK guidelines.

✅ Here’s how to shop safely this Christmas:
- Buy from reputable brands. If something is cheap and seems to good to be true, it probably is.
- Be extra careful when buying toys for children under 3 as they are at greater risk from dangerous toys
- Look out for cheap copies of well-known brands
- Look for verified reviews from trusted sources
- Trust your instincts and if something seems unsafe, don’t let your child play with it
- Products displaying the UKCA or CE mark comply with UK or EU safety regulations
Your child’s safety matters most. While a bargain may save you a few pounds today, it could come at a much higher cost later. Shop carefully this Christmas and keep your little one safe.

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03/12/2025

❓Have you been caught up in Christmas preparations and forgotten to book your class? Don’t worry we still have some availability for you this month!

👉 If you would like to learn first aid, and feel more confident that you could act quickly in an emergency, why not join one of our December classes?
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🔹 In our friendly & relaxed Baby & Child Daisy First Aid Bracknell & Wokingham, classes we’ll teach you...​​​​​​​​
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✅ CPR - baby, child & adult​​​​​​​​
✅ Use of a defibrillator
✅ Recovery positions - baby, child & adult​​​​​​​​
✅ Choking - baby, child & adult​​​​​​​​
✅ Febrile seizures​​​​​​​​
✅ Anaphylaxis​​​​​​​​ ( Severe allergic reaction)
✅ Burns​​​​​​​​
✅ Head injuries​​​​​​​​
✅ Accidental Poison​​​​​​​​ing
✅ Broken bones​​​​​​​​
✅ Bleeding wounds & bandaging​​​​​​​​
✅ Shock​​​​​​​​
✅ Serious illness​​​​​​​​ ( Meningitis & Sepsis)

🏡 Private home classes available for 4+ family & friends

⛪️ Local venue classes from £25 pp

🛋️ Or choose one of our LIVE online classes with our experienced Daisy trainer from the comfort of your sofa!
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​​👶 Babies under 1 year are very welcome​​​​​​​​
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For more info about all our class options, please visit Link in BIO or see details below 👇

https://bookwhen.com/daisyfirstaidbracknell

Or email Liane@daisyfirstaid.com

02/12/2025

Liane is a really engaging instructor and we really enjoyed our course. She was super patient and willing to answer our questions, and the way she delivers the training is both informational and reassuring. we'll be recommending her to all of our friends who are expecting!

Liane is a really engaging instructor and we really enjoyed our course. She was super patient and willing to answer our questions, and the way she delivers the training is both informational and reassuring. ★★★★★

01/12/2025

😞 Biting can be upsetting not only for the child who is bitten, but also for the parents of the child who bites other children.

👍 This is a great article which covers why children sometimes bite others, what parents can do to manage the behaviour, and when they should get further help.

👇 https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/features/parents-guide-understanding-why-a-child-bites-others/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1764488874

01/12/2025

👶 Are you expecting an extra special arrival this December?

💎 If so, their birthstone is turquoise which symbolises protection, luck, and calming energy.

🌹 Their birth flowers are holly and narcissus which bring messages of hope, good fortune, and festive cheer.
Depending on when they arrive, they’ll be either a curious Sagittarius ♐️ or a determined Capricorn ♑️

💞 And if this will be your baby’s first Christmas, we hope this is a magical time for you!

🎄 Stay tuned for some lovely Christmas tradition ideas to make this festive season unforgettable.

👍 TAG a parent-to-be who’s counting down to their December bundle of joy!

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30/11/2025

🧝‍♀️ The elves are back from the North Pole tomorrow!!

🧝‍♂️ 24 days! Are you ready??

🪄 If you have an elf in your house, here are some easy ideas to help keep the elf magic alive! 🧝‍♀️ 🫶

👉 TAG a friend who’ll find this useful!

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29/11/2025

🎄 It’s nearly that time of year again! Anyone else in denial?!

🎅 As we head into the Christmas season, remember this: social media is a highlight reel, not the full story. Don’t compare your real life, with its messy, beautiful, imperfect moments, to someone else’s perfectly curated squares.

🥰 All your children really want for Christmas is you and your time. Anything else is a bonus. 😘

27/11/2025

👉 Did you know that following a few simple sleep steps can make a huge difference in reducing the risk of SIDS?

👶 Since the Back to Sleep campaign started in 1991, rates have dropped by over 84%!

Here are some practical tips:

💤 Back to Sleep: Always place your baby on their back in a safe space with a firm, flat mattress. Keep the crib or bassinet in your room.

🚭 Smoke-Free Zone: Don’t smoke during pregnancy and keep your baby away from smoke. Over a third of SIDS cases could be avoided if this is followed.

🛌 Safe Co-Sleeping: If you’re sharing a bed, avoid it if you’ve been drinking, are extremely tired, a smoker, or using drugs. Sleeping on sofas or armchairs with your baby is never safe.

🌡️ Keep Comfortable: Babies shouldn’t get too hot or cold. Keep the room around 16–20°C, avoid hats in bed, and check if your baby’s chest or neck feels too warm.

🤱🏼 Breastfeeding Benefits: If possible, breastfeed for at least 2 months as it can halve the risk of SIDS. The longer you continue, the more protection it offers.

Info: NHS

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26/11/2025

🥶 Why do babies get cold so easily?

👶 Babies aren’t just small - they’re built differently:

🔹 They have thin skin and less fat:
Newborns have thin skin and very little of the fat that generates heat. This makes them lose heat quickly.

🔹 Immature nervous system:
The part of the brain that controls temperature isn’t fully developed in infants which means their body can’t adjust as efficiently to temperature changes through shivering or sweating.

🔹 They have high surface-area-to-volume ratio:
They lose heat faster than adults simply because there’s more surface area for heat to escape.

🔹 They have immature blood flow control:
Adults can constrict blood vessels in the skin to conserve heat, but infants’ vasoconstriction response (where the blood vessels narrow reducing blood flow near the surface of the skin to keep blood warm in the core of the body) is weak, so heat escapes more easily.

❄️ So make sure you wrap your baby up on these cold days ensuring they don’t get too hot. The best way to check if they are getting too warm is to check the temperature of their neck or chest and if it feels warm or clammy remove a layer. And remember, hats are just for outdoors. They should be removed once you’re inside 👍

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26/11/2025

Leanne is an excellent trainer and I have attended many of her courses. Many thanks to you for making it interesting for us all 🙂

Leanne is an excellent trainer and I have attended many of her courses. Many thanks to you for making it interesting for us all 🙂. ★★★★★

24/11/2025

🔹 Scarlet Fever is very infectious and can easily be spread to other people so if you think your child might have scarlet fever please keep them off school or nursery.

🔹 It's usually easily treated with antibiotics but as always, if you are concerned about your child, please trust your instincts and get advice from a medical professional as soon as possible if you feel your child is becoming more unwell.

🔹 If they are displaying the following symptoms please get medical advice as quickly as possible:

👉 Fever
👉 Severe muscle aches
👉 Localised muscle tenderness
👉 Redness at the site of a wound
👉 Unexplained vomiting or diarrhoea

👍 SAVE this post so you can refer back to it and TAG your parent friends so they know what to look out for.