Daisy First Aid Cambridge

08/12/2025

🤑 Norovirus is extremely contagious and can spread easily through:

- close contact with someone with norovirus
- touching surfaces or objects that have the virus on them, then touching your mouth
- eating food that's been prepared or handled by someone with norovirus

💦 Washing your hands frequently with soap and water is the best way to stop it spreading. Alcohol hand gels do not kill norovirus.

📞Call 111 if:

- you're worried about a baby under 12 months
- your child stops breast or bottle feeding while they're ill
- child under 5 years has signs of deyhydration – such as fewer wet nappies
your child keeps being sick and can not keep fluid down
- your child has bloody diarrhoea or bleeding from the bottom
- your child has diarrhoea for more than 7 days or vomiting for more than 2 days

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06/12/2025

Accidents can happen anytime — but you can be ready to save the day!

Join our Paediatric First Aid Class and learn how to:

🔥 Handle choking, burns, and allergic reactions
💓 Perform CPR on babies & children
🧘‍♀️ Stay calm & act fast when it matters most

Why join?

✔️ Boost your confidence
✔️ Protect your child at home & beyond
✔️ Gain peace of mind every day

To book visit https://bookwhen.com/daisyfirstaidcambridge

Any questions email me at laura@daisyfirstaid.com

05/12/2025

Do you know the difference between gagging and choking?

Gagging is very common, especially in weaning babies. it's a natural reflex. It does not require any intervention from you.

Choking is when something is stuck in their throat and prevents them from breathing properly. This requires help from you.

(Ref:NHS)

learn more about choking and what to do, and book your first aid class today.
Email laura@daisyfirstaid.com

04/12/2025

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 too 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.

01/12/2025

Excellent training and trainer. I did enjoy the session and i feel much prepared now in case something happens. Thank you!

Excellent training and trainer. I did enjoy the session and i feel much prepared now in case something happens. ★★★★★

01/12/2025

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01/12/2025

Really great first aid course that wasn’t rushed and made me feel more confident

Really great first aid course that wasn’t rushed and made me feel more confident ★★★★★

01/12/2025

🔷️ Bronchiolitis is a common chest infection that affects babies and children under 2.

🔸️ It’s usually mild and can be treated at home, but it can sometimes be serious and require hospitalisation.

🫁 It occurs when there is swelling in the smallest airways in the lungs, called bronchioles, obstructing them and making it more difficult to breathe.

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[Source: NHS]

28/11/2025

You’ll want to save this one!

Colder nights are coming!

It can be tricky to know how to dress your baby for the night when temperatures drop, so here’s a handy guide to help keep them cosy and safe this winter.

Please remember, this is just a guide.

The best way to check if your baby is warm enough is by feeling their chest or the back of their neck - they should feel comfortably warm, not cold or sweaty. If they feel too warm, remove a layer.

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28/11/2025

🔷️ 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

23/11/2025

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