Daisy First Aid Chippenham

03/11/2025

01/11/2025

Croup is a common condition that affects babies and young children.

It’s usually mild but it’s always best to call 111 as they may need treatment.

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30/10/2025

One for the Swifties!

Which one’s your favourite?!

Let us know in the comments.

28/10/2025

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We are all feeling the pinch at the moment with bills increasing. As a result, lots of families are turning to hot water bottles to help keep warm without increasing energy bills further.

As we head into the colder months, it’s so important to follow the safety guidance on hot water bottles and use them as advised. Burns from hot water bottles can be extremely serious.

There are two key bits of advice:

- Do not fill with boiling water
- Check the flower symbol found on the inside of the bottle-neck to see when it needs replacing (swipe to see how to read this).

Please follow the guidance to help keep little ones (and yourself) safe.

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25/10/2025

The nights are drawing in and spooky season is almost upon so what better way to spend a cold dark evening than curling up with your little people to watch a family movie.

It was very hard to choose just 10 of our favourites! How many of these have you seen?

And what other Halloween family movies would you recommend? Let us know in the comments!

Please always check the age recommendation and work out what’s appropriate for your child.

24/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so there's no better time to learn how to perform a breast self-exam.

According to Cancer Research UK, breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with more than 55,000 new cases diagnosed each year.

It's estimated that 1 in 7 women in the UK will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

While breast cancer primarily affects women, it's important to remember that men can be diagnosed too. Approximately 370 men in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.

Early detection through regular self-exams, mammograms and clinical screenings can significantly increase the chances of successful treatment. The earlier breast cancer is detected, the more treatment options are available, and the better the outcomes.

Here's our simple guide on how to check your breasts for signs of breast cancer.

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22/10/2025

If you did some first aid in your antenatal classes is it time for a refresher?

What did you think about when you were expecting your little one?

The birth of your baby, coming home from hospital, feeding, sleep (or lack of!) and how to tell if your newborn is breathing normally.

Daisy First Aid are proud to work with a number of fantastic antenatal providers all over the UK to deliver first aid classes to expectant parents.

If you did a first aid class when you were expecting your baby it’s likely you were focused on what to do when your little one was first born.

Fast-forward to when baby is 5 months and weaning is on the horizon. Or to when your little one is on the move and putting everything in their mouth. What about when they’re learning to walk? And climb?

As your baby grows so too do the challenges as a parent and the hazards change.

We recommend annual first aid refreshers to absolutely everyone we teach to keep the potentially life-saving skills fresh in your mind.

With knowledge comes confidence and calm in an emergency.

Search ‘Daisy First Aid’ and find your local trainer and book a class today. We guarantee you won’t regret it.

20/10/2025

Happy Diwali!

Wishing you all a bright and joyous Diwali filled with love, laughter, and light!

Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. People celebrate by lighting diyas (oil lamps), decorating homes with vibrant rangoli, sharing sweets, and setting off fireworks.

It's a time to come together with loved ones, reflect on inner growth, and spread positivity. Here’s to a prosperous year ahead! 🪔

19/10/2025

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. RSV infectinos usually get better by themselves, but can sometimes be serious for babies and older adults.

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 some babies and adults have a higher risk of getting seriously ill, particularly:

babies under 6 months old
young children who were born prematurely
adults over 75 years
babies, children and adults with a weakened immune system, or long-term lung or heart conditions
people who smoke to***co and babies exposed to to***co smoke

In babies, RSV is a common cause of a type of chest infection called bronchiolitis.

This can cause breathing problems and may need to be treated in hospital.
RSV can also cause a serious lung infection (pneumonia) in babies and older adults.


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[Source: NHS]

18/10/2025

Febrile seizures are relatively common in young children and can be very scary to witness, especially if you’ve never heard of them.

They usually last for around 2 to 3 minutes and it’s important to know what to do during and after a seizure.

They usually affect children between 6 months and 6 years old because the part of the brain that controls temperature regulation isn’t fully developed.

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17/10/2025

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One question we are often asked by parents in our first aid classes is what to do if a child ever knocks out a tooth.

So here’s what you should do:

A knocked-out adult tooth can usually be saved by putting it back in place, or in milk as soon as possible before seeing dentist.

If it's an adult (permanent) tooth:

Hold it by the white bit that sticks out of the gum (the crown). Do not touch the root.
Lick it clean if it's dirty, or quickly rinse it in cold running water for no more than 10 seconds.

Try to put it back into the hole in the gum.

If it does not go in easily:
- put it in milk
- put it in saliva – by spitting into a container (if it's your tooth) or having your child spit into a container (if it's theirs)
- hold it in your cheek until you see the dentist – but do not ask younger children do this in case they swallow it

If it goes back in, bite down gently on a clean cloth to hold the tooth in place.

Go to a dentist as soon as possible.

If it's a baby tooth:
- do not put it back in – it could damage the tooth growing underneath

If you do not know if it's an adult or baby tooth:
- put it in milk or saliva (by having your child spit into a container) and bring it to the dentist

If you or your child have knocked out an adult tooth, even if you cannot find it it’s best to get help as quickly as possible – call 111 as soon as possible for advice on what to do.