Mini First Aid Fife & Forth Valley

08/11/2025

Wow! This 10-year-old girl saved her father’s life using CPR she learned at Cubs - yet more proof that teaching our kids these vital first aid skills can literally save lives, what an amazing little girl 💚

Our children's classes can be run in schools, sports clubs, and community youth groups - get in touch today!

A 10-year-old girl saved her father’s life using CPR she learned at Cubs. Ava MacVarish sprang into action when her dad Dominic, 51, suffered a cardiac arrest at their home in Sonning Common, Reading. She performed CPR while on the phone to paramedics until help arrived, keeping him alive. Dominic...

06/11/2025

💚KEEP YOUR CHILDREN VISIBLE💚
During the darker months, it’s important for children to be easily seen when walking or cycling to school or playing outside. So if buying a new winter coat is on your to-do list this week - read this post first!
Brightly coloured clothing such as coats in yellow, orange, or neon shades — help drivers and others notice them quicker and easier in low light.
Our image shows the difference in visibility between a child wearing a dark coat and a child wearing a bright coat, waiting to cross a road in the early evening light. This is a well lit-street with the light of an oncoming car at 5pm - so not yet completely dark.
Joseph wearing the dark winter coat, may not be seen as clearly by drivers if he were to step out onto the road first.
For older children who may not want to wear bright coats, there are stylish alternatives that still improve visibility. Reflective accessories like their backpacks with reflective strips, clip-on lights, or reflective patches on shoes and jackets can be effective and discreet. These options allow older children to stay safe without compromising their personal style.
Please make sure your children are wearing bright colours to stay visible.
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05/11/2025

🔥💥 BONFIRE NIGHT 🔥💥

Are you celebrating Bonfire Night at home this year? If so, make sure you read our blog first.
Have fun but know how to reduce the risk of accidents.

It is predicted that this year 500 children and their families will join the growing number of people who will remember Bonfire Night for the wrong reasons...

Here are the facts:
Over 550 children under 16 are taken to A&E in the 4 weeks surrounding Bonfire Night alone
Most injuries happen at private or family displays
The vast majority of firework burn injuries are to the eyes, head or hands, meaning children will have visible scars for life
Rocket, air bomb and sparkler incidents are the most common
Read more in the blog, including a real life story 👇
https://www.fife.minifirstaid.co.uk/blog/firework-and-sparkler-safety?

Are you celebrating Bonfire Night at home this year? If so, make sure you read this blog first – it is predicted that this year 500 c...

04/11/2025

💚 2-Hour Baby & Child First Aid Class

Because knowing what to do in an emergency could make all the difference.

Whether you’re an expectant parent, new mum or dad, grandparent, or carer — this practical, friendly class gives you the confidence, skills, and peace of mind to protect the little ones you love most.

✅ Hands-on, practical training – learn exactly what to do in real situations
✅ Clear, evidence-based guidance – everything you need, nothing you don’t
✅ Expert-led, small group sessions – build real confidence and competence
✅ Relaxed, supportive environment – learn alongside others who care

📍 Held across Fife & Forth Valley
🗓 Weekday, evening & weekend options available

💚 Learn skills you hope you’ll never need — in a way that leaves you feeling calm, capable, and prepared.

👉 Book your space today:
fife.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes

📞 07837 044415
📧 lynsay.allan@minifirstaid.co.uk

04/11/2025

The joy of becoming a Mini First Aid superstar! Kids love to learn how to help others, which makes our Early Years and Kids classes such a pleasure to teach.

Mini First Aid Early Years classes are for children aged 3-6 and work with the Early Years. Children learn about what happens to their bodies if they are hurt and how they would be treated by a grown-up.

Mini First Aid Kids is designed for children aged 7-11 and teaches how to treat bumps, burns, breaks and bleeding, carry out CPR and deal with choking. The class is practical, lots of fun and involves lots of activities for the children to enjoy and is a favourite with schools and voluntary groups, the class can also be organised for private groups.

Find out more at the link in the comments and chat with your school or community group about Mini First Aid classes for kids 💚

03/11/2025

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟

TinyTalk Fife is officially... FOR SALE! 💜

Nearly 5 years ago, I launched TinyTalk Fife, combining my lifelong passion for language and linguistics with one of the most rewarding life skills for parents and babies — signing.

It’s been an incredible journey, filled with laughter, learning, songs, stories, and so many precious moments shared with families across Fife (including my own little ones!).

From calming newborn to buzzing toddler sessions, TinyTalk Fife has gone from strength to strength — building a wonderful community, creating amazing memories, and even lifelong friendships along the way. I’ve loved every single minute of it!

As many of you know, I run more than one business and have two young children of my own. Now feels like the right time for me to let someone new take on the business baby that I cherish so much — TinyTalk Fife.

If you love signing and are looking for a more flexible working life, this could be right up your street! Don't hesitate — get in touch and we can have a chat. This is such a special opportunity to run a successful, family-friendly business with real heart and purpose.

While I’m planning my next chapter, I can’t wait to see someone else begin their TinyTalk journey and continue to help families communicate, connect, and grow together. It really is the most rewarding job in the world!

Please do get in touch if you’d like to find out more! 💬

02/11/2025

“Every home should have a Teddy” A fabulous endorsement from a Dragon!

Thank you to our amazing mentor and Dragons’ Den investor for showcasing our gorgeous, award-winning Teddy hot & cold gel pack.

Use Teddy cold from the fridge for pain relief and swelling, or warm him up for muscle aches or cold hands.

Find Teddy now at the link in our profile or in Stories. A first aid item your little ones will be happy to see! 🐻💚

Buy Teddy for your home. Available to buy in class or order from our website shop https://mini-first-aid-fife-and-forth-valley.square.site/

02/11/2025

Thank you to Mini First Aid Edinburgh & the Lothians for having us along to the The Baby Fayre Edinburgh and The Lothians event today
We chatted to quite a few expectant and new parents from Fife and Forth Valley who stopped to find out more about baby and child first aid 👶
We look forward to meeting you again soon to get you feeling first aid ready. 💚
We also caught up with other fabulous Fife based businesses Baby Sensory West Fife Ceremonies by E-J and Rested with Renee

01/11/2025

🟢 Strokes: Why acting FAST can save a life 🟢

When it comes to first aid, we often think about bumps, scrapes, and little ones with grazed knees - but some health emergencies can strike completely out of the blue. With World Stroke Day just a few days ago on 29th October, our Kate opens up about her Dad’s stroke and what she learned from that life-changing day. It’s a powerful reminder of why knowing the signs of a stroke - and acting FAST - really can save a life.

When you think of first aid, you might picture bumps, bruises, and little cuts (which are plentiful in my house with six children!). But w...

01/11/2025

Wow! What an inspirational and transformational three days. They were long days but every minute was informative and full of energy. Investing in myself as a business owner and learning SO much from the coaches, Adam Stott, Steve, Jim, Damien and Anna with an amazing AI session from Dylan. The coaches shared everything about success and each of their individual journeys to get there and what they learned along the way, the failures that taught them and the systems that worked repeatedly.
Time to put it into action. ✅️

31/10/2025

👻 Super Scary Halloween Treat Choking Hazards 👻

At Mini First Aid, we love Halloween as much as you do, but some Halloween treats like hard candy lollipops, popcorn, nuts and marshmallows are all choking risks and not recommended for toddlers and small children.

Hard lollipops and boiled sweets are a popular trick or treat gift but they can easily become detached from their stick and lodge in a child’s throat.

Nuts like peanuts/monkey nuts which are popular at Halloween are hard for small children to bite into and chew, and Popcorn with its sharp edges and kernel flakes can also be a choking hazard.

Marshmallows are sticky and hard for small children to safely chew. They can stick in a child’s windpipe and restrict their airway.

There is the added risk of your child eating these while running around, having fun trick or treating in the dark, not concentrating on chewing or eating, and you not noticing that they might be choking.

Stay safe this Halloween and keep sweet treats like this away from your small children and toddlers.

And have lots of spooky fun! 👻 🎃

29/10/2025

💬 We had a fabulous day on Monday delivering our Emergency First Aid at Work course!
The group of staff and volunteers Fife Centre for Equalities gave it their absolute all — and they were brilliant! 👏

We were thrilled to receive this lovely message from Katja, who took the course:

“Hi Lynsay,
Thank you so much for visiting us and delivering the training. This has been by far the friendliest and easiest to participate in First Aid training I have ever taken part in, mainly due to the way you delivered the course – conversational and practical, with visual prompts. I appreciate you very briefly showed the photos of cuts and other more difficult images, which was helpful for me personally.
I enjoyed how you explained some concepts as of why things are happening or why certain actions are taken, and that additional understanding hopefully will make things stay as more permanent knowledge I can retrieve should an instance occur.
Thank you so much, I really enjoyed meeting you.”

Thank you, Katja, for your kind words — and well done to everyone who took part! 💚

If you, or colleagues in your workplace are due to renew your first aid or if you need to take it for the first time, we'd love to be the ones to get you certified.
Book spaces on our open course or have us deliver it in house for your group.
fife.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/workplace-first-aid-courses