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First Aid Sessions For all First Aid for Parent sessions at home! Why not put the kids to bed, invite some friends and family over and learn first aid?

These sessions are a must have for any one that looks after a baby or child. Covering baby/child CPR, baby/child unconsciousness, baby/child choking, burns, head injuries, febrile convulsions and broken bones. Helping you deal with life's little dramas. Sessions are two hours and can be delivered at a time that suits you. Keep A Beat - safe in your hands! Keeping everyone safe is our main priority. Companies have a legal obligation to provide first aid in the workplace. We just want to train as many people as we can in first aid, for one reason....it may save a life! We are flexible and reliable and will deliver a fun and creative course for all of our customers. We hope you find a course that suits your needs, if not give us a call. We offer a wide range of first aid courses, including HSE courses, emergency first aid at work (EFAW) and the three day First Aid at Work (FAW). Keepabeat is also training parents in first aid at local schools and nursery's, if you think your childs school would be interested in running these sessions please pass on our details.

20/02/2026

Its

This month we are looking at vital signs, this week we are looking at temperature

Please be aware these are just guides and we all run slightly differently

Take your little ones temperature everyday for a few days when they are well so you know what their normal is

Your body temperature fluctuates by 0.6 throughout the day, babies cannot regulate their temperature as well as adults so it is really important we monitor them closely when unwell

Your body works best between 36-37 anything over 37.5 is classed as a raised temperature. Anything over 38 is classed as a high temperature

Babies and small children can have febrile convulsions if they go over 38 (but most won't)

Next week we will cover what we do for a temperature

13/02/2026

Its - Breathing Rates

Our breathing (respiratory) rate can change throughout the day. In fact it can often fluctuate when excited, nervous, in pain or if we have a fever. If it goes too low or too high it may make it harder to breath

How to check:

Set a timer for 1 minute
Count each breathe either by listening or watching the chest rise and fall

If your child is starting to struggle they may display some of the following signs:

* Wheezing
* Over use of the muscles in the neck and upper airways, you may see the tummy muscles over working too
* Pale and sweaty with difficulty in breathing
* Blue around the lips and/or the tongue
* Older children may struggle to talk or have little gaps in between their words

If they have blue lips/tongue, difficulty in breathing or you are worried seek urgent medical help (999/112)

Join us next week for a look at temperatures

06/02/2026

Its - Pulse Rates

Over the next 3 weeks we will look at how looking at 'vital signs' can help help you spot when your little one is becoming unwell

Vital signs are usually checking the following: pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, blood oxygen saturation and blood pressure

Whilst at home you may be limited to how many of these you can record due to the equipment that may be needed. As a minimum you should check:

Respiratory rate
Temperature
Pulse

Todays focus will be: Pulse rates for little people

Checking vital signs can start to give you a picture of what happens if your little one is unwell

The smallest of our little people might be trickier to check - if you can't do it, do not worry as we are always going to get professional help if we are worried

Babies - lay them down on their back. Using two fingers (not your thumb) gently feel for a pulse on the inner arm between the shoulder and elbow. Once you feel the pulse count the beats for 15 seconds

Toddlers and Older children - using two fingers press gently on the wrist (this is called the radial pulse) The location is slightly to the outside of the wrist. Once you have found the pulse count each beat for 15 seconds

Now multiply your answer by 4 (or count for 60 seconds in total)

When taking a pulse we are checking the rate, the strength and the rhythm

A pulse can react to different stimuli throughout the day but if you feel that your child's vital signs are out of the normal brackets and they are unwell keep a record of your findings and talk to a medical professional

Next week we will look at breathing rates...

30/01/2026

Its

Whooping cough or pertussis is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes - currently whooping cases are rising with the rates highest in babies under 6 months

For this reason it is very important for babies and children to be vaccinated as well as expectant mothers

Signs of whooping cough

* the first sign is similar to a cold (runny nose and sore throat)
* coughing that lasts for a few minutes usually worse at night
* cough may make a 'whoop' sound
* some difficulty breathing and colour changes to blue or grey
* may have a thick mucus which can make them vomit

You must see your GP or call 111 if

* your baby is under 6 months old with symptoms
* you or your child have a worsening cough
* you are pregnant and have been in contact with whooping cough
* you or your child have a weakened immune system and have been in contact with whooping cough

Whooping cough can be very severe in babies under 6 months with side effect such as:

* dehydration
* breathing difficulties
* pneumonia
* seizures

You must attend your nearest A&E or urgent care facility if:

* your child's lips, tongue, face or skin turn blue or grey
* difficulty breathing
* chest pain that's worse when coughing
* seizures

To ease symptoms get plenty of rest, keep hydrated and take paracetamol

The whooping cough vaccine is routinely offered to babies at 8, 12 and 16 weeks and again age . It is also routinely offered during pregnancy between 16 and 32 weeks to protect your unborn baby in the first few weeks of life

Sources: NHS, Gov.uk

23/01/2026

Its

Toddlers and young children can be very accident prone and much more in the winter with icy conditions and bad weather

Did you know that babies are born with over 300 bones but by the time we are adults we have 206! This is due to bones fusing together as we grow to become stronger

Before the bones become strong and hard children are much more prone to fractures - especially ones that cause them to splinter and crack

These are called green stick fractures and usually only affect one side of the bone

These are very hard to spot as the child will probably still be able to move the area and there may not be much swelling or pain

Possible signs are:
Swelling
Discomfort and pain
Unable to move the area normally
Bruising
Deformity

These types of fractures are more likely to happen to children under 10 and are often mistaken for sprains and strains. If you are unsure go to your local urgent care centre for a review

Sources: NHS

16/01/2026

Its so what better day to tell you our next course is on Thursday 19th Jan next week at the Mere Lecture Hall 9.30am

For bookings contact www.keepabeat.co.uk/frome

09/01/2026

and we are looking at the dangers of open water in the winter

As we move through January and February we are seeing colder days, open ponds and lakes may freezer over

Please teach your children the hazards of ponds and lakes when they appear to be frozen

Typically in the UK we do not have the temperature to freeze open water to the point where it is safe to go on to skate or play

It's very unlikely that the ice will be able to withstand the weight of a person or even a dog

Should an accident happen

* Call 999
* Shout "float to live" (tilt your head back, extend your arms and legs and slowly move in circles)
* Reach out to them (ideally lying down so you can not fall in) and stay dry!
* Do NOT ever enter the water yourself you are likely to get to get into trouble too
* Keep them warm and go to the hospital

07/01/2026

We are taking bookings for our next 1 day first aid at course on Thursday 22nd Jan 2026, for bookings visit www.keepabeat.com/frome

05/01/2026

We are now taking bookings for our next first aid for parent course, on Tuesday 13th Jan 2026, from 10.30am - 12.30 for on £20 per person you will have the confidence to deal with an emergency when it comes to your little ones. For bookings visit www.keepabeat.com/frome

24/12/2025

This time of year can be really difficult for some people, particularly people who may be alone, grieving, separated from loved ones or struggling with their mental health

If you need someone to talk to over the festive period help is available

We have linked lots of support in this post

Don't forget to check in with friends and loved ones

Switchboard LGBT+ Support Line Samaritans YoungMinds Mind Andys Man Club

19/12/2025

It's and by now most people have Christmas lights up which look amazing but can be a fire safety risk.

Older fairy lights with 240v can become dangerous if they are damaged, as when the bulbs blow they can cause the other bulbs to become very hot, it is really important to replace bulbs quickly with the power off, to reduce the risk of electrocution

Hot lights and real trees are a fire risk as the tree dries out so these lights are not recommended (make sure to water your real tree daily)

A much safer option is low voltage LED lights as these remain cool to touch and the bulbs are more durable

LED lights also have a longer life expectancy and use less power - one downside is that the transformer can get warm which can then also become a fire hazard, make sure air can circulate all the way around it

Never overload sockets or extensions

Never leave lights on when you go to bed as fires can spread very quickly

Make sure your lights conform to British Standard EN60598 - it is very tempting to buy bargain fairy lights online but there is a reason they are so cheap and they are probably not safety tested

Never have lit candles near your tree

Don't hang Christmas decorations from lights and light fittings

Make sure your smoke alarm is tested monthly but particularly at this time of year

Have a safety plan that all your family is aware of in case of fire

Sources: Fire protection online, Gov.co.uk, Fire Scotland

15/12/2025

Our next open course is Thursday 22nd January 2026, in the Mere Lecture Hall, this one day course covers all aspects of Emergency First Aid. This is a hands on course and you will be given plenty of time to practise your skills and build your confidence. To book visit www.keepabeat.com/frome

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