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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.

17/04/2026

Following on from last weeks post on Meningitis we also wanted to give you a reminder about

Martha’s Rule is a patient safety initiative to provide a way for parents, families and staff to seek an urgent review if they detect deterioration in their loved one or they feel they are not being listened to

Martha Mills was a 13 year old who died of sepsis in 2021 after there was a failure to escalate her to intensive care when her family became concerned. Medics did not respond to the families requests for a review. A coroner ruled that Martha would probably have survived had she been moved to intensive care sooner

Following this Martha’s parents have campaigned for Martha’s Rule to be rolled out across the NHS. Some hospitals have named it Call4Concern

There are 3 parts to Martha’s Rule
1. An escalation process should be available 24/7 with clear advertising to families to contact the critical care outreach team directly
2. The process should also be available to staff who have concerns regarding a patients condition
3. Clinicians should formally record information daily from families regarding the patients health as it is recognised that you know them and their behaviours best

We have always talked in our Parent classes about getting a second opinion if you are concerned about the condition of your child or family member and/or you are not reassured by the advice you have been given. These initiatives give a more formal, recognised way of raising concerns to receive that escalation or second opinion from the correct team in a timely manner

You usually know your family best, you are the person who knows their normal behaviours, if you are worried, let someone know

10/04/2026

As it has been on the news a lot recently we thought we would share a reminder of the symptoms of Meningitis

Meningitis is swelling of the lining around the brain and spinal cord, caused by germs, these germs can also cause septicaemia (sepsis) which is blood poisoning

Both of these diseases are life threatening so quick recognition and treatment is vital

Symptoms of meningitis are very easily confused with other illnesses so can be very hard to recognise but here are some of the specific symptoms:

💜Fever and/or vomiting
💜Severe headache
💜Limb / joint / muscle pain
💜Cold hands and feet
💜Stiff neck
💜Dislike of bright lights
💜Very sleepy or floppy
💜Confusion
💜Seizures
💜Bulging soft spot on infants head
💜Rash anywhere on the body that does not fade when pressed with a glass – DO NOT wait for this as it is usually one of the later signs

🚨If you suspect your child has meningitis you must go immediately to your closest Urgent and Emergency care centre and tell them you suspect meningitis 🚨

Bacterial meningitis requires fast hospital admission and treatment with antibiotics, viral meningitis will usually get better on its own with 7-10 days

Sources: Meningitis Research Foundation, NHS

05/04/2026

We would like to wish all of our customers a Happy Easter however you may be spending your day 🐰

Please keep your eyes on your little ones and check their Easter baskets for choking hazards like mini chocolate eggs and marshmallows, if you need a reminder check our previous posts 🐣

03/04/2026

In an emergency would your child know how to call 999? 📱 this is especially important around holiday times where we are at home more or older children might be out playing more

We don’t like to think about our child having to be the one to take over but if something happens to you it is much better if they know what to do 🚑

Did you know on your mobile phone they don’t have to know your passcode to call 999 all they need to do is press the bit at the bottom of your lock screen that says Emergency on Apple or Emergency Call on Android and that will take them directly though to the keypad where they can then press 999. You also need to teach them that this should only be done in an emergency and not just for a prank or to see if it works!

There is also red writing on your keypad screen where you can put important medical information that your child can then show emergency services – show your child how to find it

It’s also important that your child knows where they live, teach them your address from a young age and we also recommend teaching them the What3Words of your front door – this information could be written down and stuck on the fridge along with other useful information such as where the nearest defibrillator is 🏡

All this information might seem really scary but it could be life saving vital minutes in an emergency 🚨

27/03/2026

Take a good look around your home – do you think you have any dangerous poisoning items that would be attractive to a child ❓❓❓

Just because you know they are dangerous doesn’t mean your child does
Things that are dangerous often come in brightly coloured plastic bottles or squidgy, sensory feeling capsules or packets that make a nice noise when you scrunch them – why wouldn’t a child want to touch or taste them

Laundry
Laundry capsules are usually colourful and feel nice to squeeze but are full of dangerous chemicals if swallowed – most often we keep them where it is convenient next to the washing machine, but are they in a safe container away from little fingers❓

Medication
The most common cause of poisoning in children is medication – the packets make a nice noise when you scrunch them and the tablets are often brightly coloured like sweets. Keep medication locked away in a high place wherever possible, if they are in your bag put them in a separate, closable purse or pouch and always know how many are currently in the pack in case of emergency

Cleaning products
Is the bleach in your bathroom right next to the toilet❓ Do you often have your baby/child in the bathroom with you when taking a shower or getting ready for the day❓

Cleaning products usually have safety caps but we all know adults find them harder than children to open. Put them on a high shelf or in a closed cabinet to prevent accidental access

Never decant cleaning products or chemicals into unlabelled containers

If you suspect any type of poisoning go straight to your nearest Urgent Care centre taking the product with you

Sources: CAPT, NHS, ROSPA

13/03/2026

Its and its been

We are looking at the ideal room temperature and how the temperature of the room can reduce the risk of SIDS as this can happen when the baby becomes too hot.

The ideal room temperature for your baby is 16 - 20 degrees so an accurate room thermometer is a good buy

If the room drops below 16 degrees don't over compensate by adding extra blankets, either add an extra layer of clothing or use a higher tog sleeping bag

When the room is between 16 - 20 degrees use either an appropriate tog sleeping bag or lightweight blankets firmly tucked under the armpits

If the room gets hotter than 20 degrees in hot weather it is fine to sleep your baby in just a vest or nappy

It won't be long before we are sharing our annual hot weather advice of how to cool your babies room down in the summer

** Please note this is just a guide for safety and you should still feel your baby regardless of room temperature to see if they feel hot**

Source: The Lullaby Trust

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

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