Safety First

23/12/2025

🤢 Managing Vomiting Helpful Tips for Parents & Carers

Vomiting bugs are common, especially at this time of year. Here’s how you can help support your child at home:

💧 Offer small, frequent sips of water or an oral rehydration solution such as Dioralyte. Avoid large drinks all at once.
🍞 If they feel like eating, offer bland foods like dry toast but remember, food isn’t a priority.
👶 For babies, continue breastfeeding or offering formula as normal. Do not dilute feeds.
👀 Watch closely for signs of dehydration, including:
• Fewer wet nappies or reduced urine output
• Dry lips or mouth
• Lethargy or unusual drowsiness
• A sunken fontanelle (soft spot) in babies

📞 Seek medical advice if your child can’t keep fluids down or develops a high temperature.

Trust your instincts if you’re worried, it’s always okay to ask for help.

22/12/2025

🩺👶 Paediatric First Aid Course – 17th January 👶🩺

Learn essential, lifesaving skills to help protect babies and children in emergencies. This practical course covers CPR, choking, burns, bleeding, and common childhood injuries giving you the confidence to act when it matters most.

📅 Date: 17th January
📍 Ideal for: Parents, carers, childcare professionals & teachers

19/12/2025

Keeping babies safe and comfortable during sleep is a common worry for new parents 💛

Overheating can happen easily because babies can’t regulate their body temperature like adults. Using a properly safety-checked, kitemarked baby sleeping bag can help keep your little one at just the right temperature without loose blankets.

✔️ Choose the correct size
✔️ Check the TOG rating
✔️ Dress baby for the room, not the season
✔️ Feel baby’s neck or chest warm, not hot

Safe sleep is simple, calm, and clear: baby on their back, in a clear cot, at a comfortable temperature 💤

17/12/2025

❄️ Hot Water Bottle Safety ❄️

As the weather gets colder, many of us reach for hot water bottles to stay warm. They’re cosy and comforting – but if not used properly, they can cause serious burns.

👉 A few simple safety tips can make all the difference:

Staying warm shouldn’t come at the cost of safety. Please take a moment to check your hot water bottle and share this post to help keep others safe this winter 💙

15/12/2025

🫶 Infant CPR Update: Two Thumbs Save Lives 🫶

Did you know the way we perform chest compressions on infants has changed?

✔️ The recommended method is now the TWO-THUMB, ENCIRCLING technique
✔️ Both thumbs press on the center of the chest
✔️ Hands encircle the chest to support the back

💡 Why this matters:
• Better control
• More even pressure
• Improved blood flow
• Less rescuer fatigue

This technique is especially effective when two rescuers are present, but it can also be used by a single rescuer if trained.

📢 Stay current. Stay confident. Stay ready to save a life.
If it’s been a while since your CPR training, now is the perfect time to refresh your skills.

❤️ Share to spread awareness you never know who might need this knowledge.

15/12/2025

🚨 BIG NEWS for the Anaphylaxis Community! 🚨

A brand-new needle-free adrenaline option has just been approved in the UK — and it could be a game-changer for anyone living with severe allergies.

💙 EURneffy®, a nasal adrenaline spray, has been approved by the MHRA — making it the first needle-free emergency treatment for anaphylaxis available in the UK.

✨ Why this matters:
• No needle required quick, simple nasal spray
• Designed for emergencies where every second counts
• Could help reduce hesitation in those worried about using an auto-injector
• Now available on prescription for people weighing 30kg+

While adrenaline auto-injectors remain an essential part of emergency care plans, this new option offers added confidence and accessibility for many allergy sufferers.

To read the full update from Anaphylaxis UK, click here:
🔗 https://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk

Let’s spread the word this is a major step forward in allergy care! 💙

12/12/2025

🚨 BIG NEWS for the Anaphylaxis Community! 🚨

A brand-new needle-free adrenaline option has just been approved in the UK and it could be a game-changer for anyone living with severe allergies.

💙 EURneffy®, a nasal adrenaline spray, has been approved by the MHRA making it the first needle-free emergency treatment for anaphylaxis available in the UK.

✨ Why this matters:
• No needle required quick, simple nasal spray
• Designed for emergencies where every second counts
• Could help reduce hesitation in those worried about using an auto-injector
• Now available on prescription for people weighing 30kg+

While adrenaline auto-injectors remain an essential part of emergency care plans, this new option offers added confidence and accessibility for many allergy sufferers.

To read the full update from Anaphylaxis UK, click here:
🔗 https://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk

Let’s spread the word this is a major step forward in allergy care! 💙

Providing support and information on serious allergies and anaphylaxis, training for schools and businesses.

10/12/2025

🌡️ Dealing With the Flu? Here’s How to Manage Symptoms at Home

Flu can make you feel really unwell, but most people recover within a week or two. Here are some simple steps to help you feel better:

✔️ Rest and sleep – Your body needs energy to fight the infection.
🧣 Keep warm – Staying cosy can help you stay comfortable.
💊 Take paracetamol or ibuprofen – These can help reduce fever and relieve aches and pains.
👶 For children – Paracetamol or ibuprofen can be given if they’re distressed or uncomfortable. Always follow the instructions on the packaging or check with a pharmacist or GP if you’re unsure.
💧 Stay hydrated – Drink plenty of water. A good sign you’re drinking enough is if your urine is light yellow or clear.

🚨 Seek urgent medical advice if:
• You or your child has difficulty breathing
• You cannot control the fever
• Symptoms suddenly get worse or do not improve after a few days

Stay safe and take care rest is medicine too ❤️
(And if you’re ever in doubt, reach out to a healthcare professional.)

⛑️

08/12/2025

The other week I had the pleasure of delivering a first aid course for carers Bromley Well

Topics covered included choking, sepsis, falls and much more. If you work with carers and would like to book a course, get in touch to find out more

08/12/2025

High-powered magnets can cause serious harm if swallowed. This blog explains what every parent should know especially with holiday gifting coming soon👇

https://safety-first-welling.org/blog/2025/12/the-dangers-of-toys-with-magnets/

Explore the risks associated with magnetic toys for children. Learn essential safety tips and insights to keep your little ones safe.

05/12/2025

Choking is fast and silent knowing what to do can save a life 🫶

🚫 Signs of choking
😧 Unable to breathe, speak or cough
🤐 Silent and panicking
✋ Grabbing at their throat

🆘 What to do
1️⃣ Encourage them to cough
2️⃣ 🚨 Shout for help
3️⃣ 🖐 Up to 5 back blows between the shoulder blades
4️⃣ 🤲 If still choking - up to 5 chest/abdominal thrusts
5️⃣ ☎️ Put phone on loudspeaker - call 999 keep going
6️⃣ ❤️ If they become unresponsive - start CPR

👶 Babies under 1
5 🖐 back blows → 5 🤲 chest thrusts
(🚫 NO tummy thrusts for babies)

Please save + share it could help someone when it matters most 💛

03/12/2025

Keeping little ones safe while they explore the world can feel like a big job but a few simple habits can make a huge difference 💛
Here are easy ways to reduce choking risks during meals and playtime 👇