Mini First Aid

05/12/2025

Learning baby & child first aid skills is such a fantastic thing to do when pregnant - the ultimate preparation for keeping baby safe, spotting serious illness, and confidently treating any first aid emergencies once little one has arrived.

Learn all the skills that you don't get taught in antenatal class!

Find your local sessions here on our website, just pop your postcode into the search bar 👇

https://minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

03/12/2025

If you are almost ready, or already starting the weaning journey with your little one, you may have a lot of questions, and be worrying about gagging, choking and more - we are here to help!

We called in the expert for this fantastic guest blog from Paediatric Feeding and Swallowing Specialist, Laura Bottiglieri - Milk to Mealtime. Laura has supported countless families through their feeding journeys, and her clear, reassuring approach helps turn worry into confidence - exactly what we love here at Mini First Aid 💚

Grab a cuppa and take in all of Laura's brilliant tips and advice 👇

Weaning is one of those parenting milestones that brings all the feelings - excitement, nerves, pride, and a fair bit of “is this normal...

02/12/2025

🏆 Winner! A Gold Award for our Baby & Child First Aid Classes!

We're delighted to have won a gold Mother&Baby Award in the Pregnancy Products category for our flagship class - Baby & Child First Aid for Parents & Carers 🎉

It's the first time our classes have been included in this award category which makes it extra special to have taken the top prize. Thank you, Mother & Baby Awards, for recognising our 'unique and crucial product, which could potentially save a life' - it was noted that 'parents were comforted by the expertise and knowledge' imparted in our classes.

That's what it's all about for us, giving expectant and new parents and carers the knowledge, skills and confidence to deal with first aid accidents and emergencies.

If you would like to learn more about our award-winning two-hour baby & child first aid classes, please check out our website, where you can also find a class in your local area.

🔗 https://minifirstaid.co.uk/classes
📍 UK Wide
💷 From £30 per/person

02/12/2025

Every year, we warn of the dangers of using hot water bottles, in particular, using hot water bottles that are past their expiration date. Hope into our Stories today for more info 💚

A university student has praised the quick thinking from her friends and treatment from staff at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) after she

30/11/2025

November in pics - our team has had another fantastic month, and this is just a snapshot 💚

1. Kate Mini First Aid Birmingham, was lucky enough to run a training session for the parents & carers employee group at Cadbury's World in Birmingham 😋 Leaving with a bag of chocolate bars made for a delicious day at the office!

2. Lowri Mini First Aid Swansea, Bridgend, The Vale & Caerphilly had a gorgeous session with the preschoolers at Abigail's Day Nursery in Caerphilly.

3. We welcome another new business owner to the Mini First Aid family! Huge welcome to Jess, health & safety expert and new owner of the Mini First Aid Wrexham, Flintshire, Conwy & Denbighshire franchise.

4. Very jealous of the stunning scenery in Pitlochry where Claire Mini First Aid Tayside ran a private baby & child first aid class 💚

5. Deborah Mini First Aid Tees Valley ran a fantastic session for the juniors at Chungdokwan TKD - well done to all the children for getting involved!

6. Maria Mini First Aid Nottingham and Derby bid a temporary farewell to running classes as she started her maternity leave - wishing Maria all the very best for the new arrival - here she is photographed with Kirstie, one of two new trainers who joined her team this month. Welcome also to Craig.

7. Jen and the Mini First Aid Sussex team picked up a local award, Muma Nurture's Health Business of the Year - well done team!

8&9. A busy baby & child first aid class in Mini First Aid Bath & North Somerset with Katy

10. The Scotland team started the festivities early and had their Christmas night out in Glasgow - Ho Ho Ho! 🎅

29/11/2025

First aid training is boring, right? Or is it?!

If you have to have a first aid qualification in your role at work, you probably dread those hours of watching dry presentations and demonstrations.

What if we told you that first aid training doesn’t have to be like that! Come and train with us! We have a range of certified workplace first aid courses and our teaching isn’t like all the rest.

Our sessions are practical, hands-on, scenario-based and fun! We believe people learn best when they are involved in what they are being taught.

Check out all of our workplace training options on our website now and get in touch for more info.

💻 www.minifirstaid.co.uk
📧 info@minifirstaid.co.uk

Paediatric First Aid, Paediatric First Aid - Outdoor Learning, First Aid At Work, Emergency First Aid At Work, Defibrillator Training, Auto Injector Training

28/11/2025

📣 Limited Time Offer!

This weekend only, you can purchase our large Family First Aid kit for 20% off on our website.

Our Family First Aid Kit is a GOLD Mother & Baby Award Winner and contains 115 essential items in a durable and stylish pouch. It has a digital thermometer, foil blankets in adult and child size, plasters, wipes and bandages for all minor cuts and grazes, paramedic-approved shears to cut through clothing and seatbelts and lots more!

It even has bravery stickers for your little ones to give them a boost if they need any first-aid treatment.

Don't miss this special offer - it ends Monday 2nd December at 10am. Go! 👇

https://minifirstaidshop.co.uk/products/large-family-first-aid-kit

27/11/2025

Practical Christmas stocking fillers for the new or expectant parent in your life!

Give your loved one the gift of something protective for their family - it might not be top of their wish-list of gifts, but it will be something super useful, something they may not have bought for themselves and something they will be so grateful for if their little one is unwell or has an accident!

Mini First Aid Kit: compact and perfect for keeping in your buggy or change bag, filled with all you need for minor injuries on the go.
https://minifirstaidshop.co.uk/collections/our-brand/products/mini-first-aid-kit

WASuP bite and sting relief: organic wipes to help ease the pain from insect bites or nettle stings
https://minifirstaidshop.co.uk/collections/travel/products/wasup-bite-sting-relief-box-of-4

Home Safety Starter Pack: All you need to get started with babyproofing your home, thanks to the experts at Fred Safety.
https://minifirstaidshop.co.uk/products/home-safety-starter-pack

Teddy Hot & Cold Gel Pack: gorgeous Teddy can be kept in the fridge to use for bumps, swelling, headaches and bruises or warmed up for muscle aches or cold hands.
https://minifirstaidshop.co.uk/collections/our-brand/products/teddy-hot-cold-gel-pack

Pippetta My First Spoon & Fork set: Designed so that your little one can dip into food and practice self-feeding, with a choke guard.
https://minifirstaidshop.co.uk/collections/weaning/products/my-first-spoon-fork?variant=42671855337631

Solar Buddies: child-friendly, refillable sunscreen applicators.
https://minifirstaidshop.co.uk/collections/travel/products/solar-buddies-sun-cream-applicator-duo-pack

Choking Bundle: All of our best-selling choking prevention gadgets and safety information in one handy bundle!
https://minifirstaidshop.co.uk/collections/value-bundles/products/choking-bundle

Teddy Instant Cold Pack: Take this Teddy out and about with you, if little one gets a bump or sprain, you squeeze the pack for instant cooling relief.
https://minifirstaidshop.co.uk/collections/our-brand/products/teddy-instant-cold-pack

First Aid with Freddie Book Bundle: Help your little one learn about what happens if they hurt themselves and how to help others as well as safe eating tips in fun and child-friendly stories.
https://minifirstaidshop.co.uk/collections/value-bundles/products/first-aid-with-freddie-book-bundle

26/11/2025

We’ve been back filming with the Happy Mum, Happy Baby team and can’t wait to bring you more top health and safety tips for the upcoming festive season!

26/11/2025

With Christmas fast approaching and many of us buying toys and gadgets for our children, it's worth a little reminder about one hidden danger that could be in your child's Christmas present, but could also be in everyday items around your home.

When you think of household hazards, things like cleaning products, sharp corners, or hot pans probably spring to mind. But there’s anot...