Mini First Aid Bedfordshire & Luton

15/02/2026

Two Baby & Child First Aid classes in one day 🙌💙

A huge well done to Andrea, who delivered two fantastic sessions on Saturday – one at Cotton End Village Hall and the other at Bushmead Community Hub 👏

Supporting parents and carers to feel calmer, more confident and prepared in an emergency is exactly what we’re about. From CPR and choking to febrile seizures and burns – these are practical, hands-on skills that truly matter.

Thank you to everyone who came along, asked great questions and got stuck in!

✨ Next classes:
📍 23rd – Playhouse Softplay, Bedford
📍 26th February – Funtivity, Leighton Buzzard

Knowledge = confidence 💛

15/02/2026

You have probably all heard someone say that you should let a cut or wound ‘breathe’ to heal better or quicker, meaning you should leave it uncovered.

But leaving a cut open doesn’t help it heal and it can make it easy for germs to get in!

When it comes to minor cuts and grazes, the priority is infection prevention. And that means one thing:

Wounds need to be cleaned and covered, however small.

Here’s what to do:

Clean it
- Use soap and water at home, or saline or wipes if you’re out and about
- Start in the middle of the wound and wipe outwards once
- Bin the wipe and use a fresh one each time (so that you don’t spread germs around)

Cover it
- Use a plaster or dressing to protect it while it heals
- This helps keep dirt and bacteria out while the skin repairs itself

Choosing a fun plaster and adding a bravery sticker (like the ones in our first aid kits!) can also really cheer little ones up

So, the next time someone says “just let it breathe”, you’ll know better!

Clean it, cover it and protect it!

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13/02/2026

✨ NEW VENUE – Baby & Child First Aid ✨
I’m excited to be running my Baby & Child First Aid class at a new venue – Funtivity Leighton Buzzard 🎉
🗓 26th February
⏰ 6.30–8.30pm
📍 Funtivity, Leighton Buzzard
Would you know what to do in an emergency?
This relaxed, practical session covers:
✔️ CPR
✔️ Choking
✔️ Burns & bleeding
✔️ Bumps & breaks
✔️ Febrile seizures
✔️ Meningitis awareness
Perfect for parents, grandparents and carers who want confidence and lifesaving skills 💚
🔗 Book now: https://bedfordshire.minifirstaid.co.uk/�
Spaces are limited – feel free to share with anyone who might find this useful!

12/02/2026

🚑 Workplace First Aid Training – Bedfordshire

A fantastic course delivered in Kempston on 10th February 👏

Great learners, brilliant questions, and a mix of different workplaces and backgrounds — which made for a really engaging and collaborative learning environment. I love seeing people gain confidence throughout the day.

📍 Next Leighton Buzzard date: 10th March

📍 Next Kempston date: 14th April

✔ FAIB accredited

✔ Practical, hands-on training

✔ Real-life scenarios

✔ Small group learning

Need to train a team?

Private workplace courses available

Message me to secure a place or discuss private training.

https://bedfordshire.minifirstaid.co.uk/

Thanks to Sistermatic Cleaning Ltd The Fledglings yoga and massage for booking onto the course

11/02/2026

Here’s what you’ll learn in our award-winning baby & child first aid class (and it probably costs less than you think!) 👇🏻

You’ll learn to remain calm under pressure in an emergency situation, which means you’ll make good choices and not waste time panicking.

You’ll develop the confidence to step in and give the right treatment in a situation where every second counts.

You’ll learn ways you wouldn’t have thought about to protect your child in your home. You don’t know what you don’t know when it comes to child safety.

Learning the correct first response treatment can help reduce recovery times for some injuries such as burns. It really matters to do the right thing as quickly as possible.

You will have FUN learning in a practical, hands-on way so you won’t forget a thing! Our classes are memorable and enjoyable, not a boring presentation that you’ll drift from and forget!

Join us at a class near you, in just two-hours you can learn all the vital skills you need for that peace of mind from just £30 per person.

Head to the classes tab on our website and pop your postcode into the search bar to see your local class options.

09/02/2026

Next open workplace courses in Leighton Buzzard on 10th March

Paediatric First Aid (Blended) £105

Emergency First Aid at Work £85

To book a space on the above courses visit
Mini First Aid Bedfordshire and Luton website- link in Bio
or email isabelle.viac@minifirstaid.co.uk for more info, private courses or invoice payment.

09/02/2026

🚶‍♀️ Walk & Talk – Bedford Update 💬

Unfortunately, due to illness, tomorrow’s Bedford Walk & Talk session has been cancelled.

The session has been rescheduled for 10th March, 10:00–11:00.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you then 💙

09/02/2026

You probably know a child who would be described as being ‘on the spectrum’ or who has had or is waiting for a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

But are there really more children living with autism now than a few decades ago, or are we simply better at spotting the signs and diagnosing now?

We chatted with Dr Hannah Hobson, lecturer in Psychology, who leads a specialist research lab on autism and language disorders to answer all your questions and dispel the myths and misunderstandings about autism and the autism ‘spectrum’.

You can listen to our chat on our podcast - just search Family Health by Mini First Aid wherever you get your podcasts and head to episode 26.

Childrens Mental Health Week

08/02/2026

As a Neonatal Nurse I know what a hard journey it is for parents of babies on the Neonatal unit. What a fantastic idea.

🚨 NEXT WEEK ALERT 🚨

NICU → nature
Monitors → birdsong
Hospital corridors → Bedford Park

🟣 Walk & Talk for neonatal families
🕙 10–11am | 10th February

If you know, you know.
If you don’t — come along and find out 💜

08/02/2026

Our lovely Andrea will be running this class for NCT Mid Beds

08/02/2026

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Real words from real parents 💛

“Every step was explained in depth and checked for understanding… we left feeling so much more confident going into parenthood.”

“Definitely worth it for new parents to learn those first aid steps.”

Helping parents feel calmer, more confident, and prepared for emergencies is exactly why I do what I do. Thank you so much to everyone who takes the time to leave a review – it truly means the world 🫶
And thank you to my amazing trainer Andrea for running such a great class today in Westoning.

💚For more info or to book onto our upcoming Baby and Child First Aid classes https://bedfordshire.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes

06/02/2026

Do you need a workplace First Aid qualification for work?
FAIB accredited fun and practical training.

Emergency First Aid at Work

Paediatric First Aid

Book on now via website- link in Bio
Or email me on isabelle.viac@minifirstaid.co.uk