Mini First Aid

19/02/2026

We hope you will never have to use some of the skills we teach at our baby & child first aid classes.

We hope you will never have to help your child because they are choking.

We hope you will never have to react to your child burning their skin with a hot drink or from a pan on the stove.

We hope you will never have to perform CPR on your baby.

But, at Mini First Aid, we absolutely believe you SHOULD know how to do these things in case you are ever in that situation.

As well as dealing with terrifying situations like this, our classes teach you how to spot the signs of meningitis and sepsis, how to treat a bleed, a head bump and a febrile seizure.

All super useful stuff and knowledge that will give you peace of mind and the calmness to act quickly in an emergency.

Head to the classes tab on our website today, pop your postcode into the search bar and see all baby & child first aid classes available to book in your area 💚

18/02/2026

This 👇🏻

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is that Mini First Aid is only useful if you have a baby or young child. While children are absolutely central to what I do, most first aid skills are not age-specific.

A sprain is a sprain. A burn is a burn. A seizure is a seizure. The principles of first aid remain the same whether you’re supporting a child, an adult, a colleague, or even yourself. What changes is how you communicate and adapt, not the core knowledge.

This is why schools and businesses often tell me they’re surprised by how relevant the training feels across different situations. The skills don’t stay in the room where you learn them. They follow you into daily life, work environments and family situations.

First aid training isn’t just about emergencies or ticking boxes. It’s about building confidence, reducing panic and helping people feel more prepared for the situations that actually happen.

Mini First Aid may start with children, but the impact reaches much further.

Get in touch to discuss our first aid classes and courses in your area.

18/02/2026

Stair gate ✅ cupboard locks ✅ high-chair straps ✅ purse.....😬

You might think you have it covered when it comes to babyproofing your home. It's common sense, right?

You install the baby gate, you make sure your high chair has the right straps, you fit locks on the cupboard doors...but what about the coins in your purse or wallet? What about the paracetamol you leave in your handbag or bedside drawer? What about that TV remote control with the easy-open battery compartment?

There are so many everyday objects and items in our house that could pose a risk to our baby or toddler - a risk of choking, poisoning, burning, cutting, or falling.

Accidents will happen, and we can't always prevent them, but we can be as careful as we possibly can when it comes to everyday items in our household that our curious toddler or explorative baby might get hold of.

Take a look around your home today. Are the tall bookcases and cupboards fixed to the walls, are your hair straighteners out of reach, is your handbag or purse somewhere that your child could easily reach?

You don't know what you don't know when it comes to baby and child safety. Take a look at our babyproofing safety classes and check out our Mini First Aid baby & child first aid classes so that you can firstly prevent an accident happen, and secondly, know how to treat it if it does!

Find out more on our website - entering your postcode will show you all available classes in your area. Link in comments 💚

17/02/2026

Great advice from our brilliant franchisee Lell about monitoring your child's condition and medicine intake 👇

14/02/2026

We’ve teamed up with the Psychology department at The University of York to discuss the links between Autism Spectrum Disorder and children’s mental health, to empower you as parents and carers, and help you understand how to support your child best 💚

We’ve teamed up with the Psychology department at The University of York to discuss the links between Autism Spectrum Disorder and child...

13/02/2026

When is your child’s worry just a wobble, or something more?

This Children’s Mental Health Week, we’re sharing again our conversation with youth solution-focused therapist Lisa Blackwell from The Youth Fairy in which we explored the sharp rise in anxiety among children.

From the early signs to look out for, to understanding what’s happening in your child’s brain, Lisa shares practical tools and everyday tips that can make a real difference.

Whether it’s the impact of COVID, social media, or just the overwhelm of growing up, this conversation will leave you better informed – and reassured that help is out there.
A must-listen for parents, carers and anyone supporting young people today.

Tune in on Spotify, iTunes, or your favourite podcast platform. Just search for the Family Health Podcast, or find the link in our profile and Stories!

10/02/2026

❌ STOP doing this if you want to help prevent your baby or toddler from choking.

If your toddler likes sausages or hot dogs, here’s a super simple safety tip for you to help prevent choking.

Don’t cut your hot dog sausages into rounds, as small round pieces are the perfect shape and consistency to very easily get stuck in your child’s throat.

Instead, cut into longer thin slices so that even if it does get stuck, its shape means it’s unlikely to completely block the airway.

Join us for a baby & child Mini First Aid class and learn more about choking prevention and what to do to if the worst happens and your child begins to choke. We hope you will never need to use the techniques you learn in our class, but having the confidence of knowing how to respond could save vital seconds and help your child.

Head to the link in our bio now to find a Mini First Aid class near you - just pop your postcode into the search bar 💚

10/02/2026

A fantastic write-up of our brilliant Cardiff franchisee Linda 💚 "While on maternity leave with her second child, she attended a Mini First Aid class. This class inspired her to set up her own franchise in Cardiff and Newport.

“Quitting and starting Mini First Aid was the best decision I ever made. I love every class, knowing I have helped parents and given them some peace of mind,” Linda

Linda has trained thousands of people in first aid across Cardiff in the seven years she has been a first aid trainer."

https://journalism-school.cardiff.ac.uk/thecardiffian/2026/01/27/nurse-swaps-hospital-ward-for-living-rooms-teaching-parents-life-saving-skills/

Mini First Aid Cardiff & Newport

After a 14-year nursing career, Linda McCarthy now teaches people to save a child’s life