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Mini First Aid Tees Valley, Main Street, Middlesbrough (2026)

23/02/2026

Our next class is in Middlesbrough at the Fire Station by Albert Park. Have you booked your place?

Just so you know we’ve updated our teaching and guidance inline with the new Resuscitation Council guidelines too. We also talk about the more likely minor injuries, febrile seizures and meningitis as well as making sure you have the best first aid kit for your needs.
Booking is via our website and prices have been held at 2025 prices until the spring, just £27.50 including your own take home booklet.

We also offer in home classes for the same price, subject to a minimum charge for 5 attendees. DM or email deborah@ minifirstaid. co.uk for more information.
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22/02/2026

Newborn babies have tiny, still-developing immune systems. That means infections that might feel mild for us can be very serious, even life-threatening, for them. Viruses like cold sores (HSV) are a good example. Many adults carry them without much trouble, but for young babies they can be incredibly dangerous.
A recent survey by The Lullaby Trust found that 54% of new and expectant parents would allow friends and family to kiss their newborn, often without realising the risks. Many parents say they would feel uncomfortable or worried asking visitors not to touch their baby in case they offended or hurt their feelings, or were labelled an overprotective parent. To help protect babies, The Lullaby Trust created the T-H-A-N-K-S guidelines, which stands for
💚Think Hands And No Kisses 💚
🫶Always wash before touching a baby 😘Avoid kissing babies (even parents should avoid it if unwell) 🤒Stay away if you’re ill, this includes colds, cold sores or tummy bugs And remember, it’s absolutely okay to set boundaries. You’re not being rude. You’re being a brilliant parent 💪
If it helps, you can access and use one of the free “Don’t Kiss the Baby” tags from The Lullaby Trust to share the message gently. You’ll find info on their website. Your baby. Your rules. Always.

22/02/2026

Martha’s Rule at North Tees ✅

21/02/2026

Do you want to be the difference?

Get in touch to find out about Workplace Courses, in your place of business. Set price, quality teaching and a 3 year certificate.

DM today.

20/02/2026

With its barking cough and adverse effect on breathing, croup can be a pretty scary experience for you and your child if they come down with it.

You can find all the basic info here about what symptoms to look out for, how to best help your child and how to know if it becomes more serious. You can also find this info in our blog this week:

https://www.teesside.minifirstaid .co.uk/ blog/harsh-barking-cough-sounds-like-croup

Has your child ever had croup and did you find it quite scary?

19/02/2026

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 💚

18/02/2026

Is it just a sore throat…or something more? 👅

Sore throats are very common in children, especially during cold and flu season which is right now!

Most sore throats are caused by viruses and will get better on their own with rest, fluids and appropriate pain relief. A viral sore throat often comes with a runny nose, cough or other cold symptoms, and antibiotics won’t help.

Sometimes, though, a sore throat may be:

Tonsillitis, which is an inflammation of the tonsils. Your child may have a very sore throat, red or swollen tonsils, pain when swallowing, a fever, earache and just feel generally very poorly.

In more severe cases, you might see pus-filled spots or white patches on the tonsils, and/or swollen glands in the neck.

Tonsillitis is usually viral and will get better on its own but can sometimes be bacterial and require antibiotics. To help treat the symptoms, ensure your child gets plenty of rest, age-appropriate medication and cool drinks to soothe the throat.

It could also be Strep A which is a common type of bacteria which can cause a range of flu-like symptoms, such as high temperature, swollen glands or an aching body, as well as a sore throat. It can also cause a rash or scabs or painful, hot and swollen areas of skin.

Most Strep A infections are not serious and will get better on their own.

If you’re unsure, or if your child has any of the following symptoms, contact NHS 111 or your GP for advice.

- Severe or worsening symptoms that last more that 5-6 days
- Difficulty swallowing or drooling
- A high temperature that isn’t improving
- White patches or pus filled spots on the tonsils
- Signs they are becoming very unwell
- Your child is unable to eat or drink

As always, trust your instincts.

You know your child best 💚

17/02/2026

Our next class is in the wonderful Glow Church in Newton Aycliffe. Have you booked your place?

Just so you know we’ve updated our teaching and guidance inline with the new Resuscitation Council guidelines too. We also talk about the more likely minor injuries, febrile seizures and meningitis as well as making sure you have the best first aid kit for your needs.

Booking is via our website and prices have been held at 2025 prices until the spring, just £27.50 including your own take home booklet.

We also offer in home classes for the same price, subject to a minimum charge for 5 attendees. DM or email deborah@ minifirstaid.co.uk for more information.

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16/02/2026

❌ 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 💚

15/02/2026

Lots of upcoming dates in , and for our 2 hour Baby and Child First Aid Class. We’ve updated our teaching and guidance inline with the new Resuscitation Council guidelines too.
We also talk about the more likely minor injuries, febrile seizures and meningitis as well as making sure you have the best first aid kit for your needs.

Booking is via our website and prices have been held at 2025 prices until the spring, just £27.50 including your own take home booklet.

We also offer in home classes for the same price, subject to a minimum charge for 5 attendees. DM or email deborah@minifirstaid.co.uk for more information.

13/02/2026

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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12/02/2026

Don’t miss out - this Sunday!

First aid qualifications that don’t bore you to death and make it fun to learn!

This mixed course in can help you get your Emergency First Aid at Work or the emergency/ full Paediatric First aid in just one day.

For details nip over to the website (link in bio) or DM for more information.

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