KeepaBeat First Aid Milton Keynes

10/10/2024

04/10/2024

Are you aware of the strangulation risks within your home ???

One of the most common, but easily overlooked, is blind cords

Most of us have blinds in at least one window of our home and wouldn’t think that this was an area we needed to be worried about, but dangly cords can look very appealing to little hands and toddlers can be much more mobile than we realise

Young children do not sense danger and do not have an understanding of what can happen to them

It can take just 15 seconds for a child to lose consciousness and brain damage occurs within minutes

Areas to be particularly careful with are windows that may be reached from cots or that might have toys or furniture close by that can be climbed on

It is really important to have a cleat hook or tensioner fitted to keep them safe and to use it every time

Information for making blinds safe can be found at www.makeitsafe.org.uk

Also be aware of not hanging bags with long handles or drawstrings on the end of beds or wardrobe doors or leaving dressing gowns with long cords hung on doors

Sources: CAPT, makeitsafe.org.uk, ROSPA

24/09/2024

🚨 Less than 7 days to go. 🚨

👩‍⚕️ Join us for a session and learn about what happens at the doctors. We show the children real equipment so it’s less scary on a real trip to the doctors.

🏥Don't miss out book via the website here https://www.keepabeat.com/miltonkeynes/

23/09/2024

👩‍⚕️Stethoscope - something every medic needs but that can be scary if a Childs not seen one before.

This is part of our core kit and children will use it every week so they become super familiar with what it’s used for and how it’s used.

In fact recently we had one parent telling us how their child walked through the door of the GP and took their top off ready 🤭

22/09/2024

🚨Have you booked you Dinky Medic session yet?

🚸Whilst the focus is playing, and learning for the children you will learn tips too.

👩‍⚕️First aid is meant to be simple - easy to remember skills that can make a difference in the first few minutes. Like knowing to cool a burn for 20 minutes! It takes the heat away, reduces pain and scarring too.

Dinky Medic classes are held at Stony Stratford Library on a Tuesday at 10am, book you place via the website today https://www.keepabeat.com/miltonkeynes/

21/09/2024

🚨Not long to go until the launch of our Dinky Medic Classes in Stony Stratford!

🏥The medical bags are packed, the teddies are ready, the blue lights are glowing. Who is coming?

🚑 Sessions are educational and fun for both children and carers.

PAYG so you can try before you sign up to a term!

https://www.keepabeat.com/miltonkeynes/

20/09/2024

This First Aid Friday we are talking about the danger of magnets

Very strong magnets can cause serious damage to your child’s insides if swallowed, if multiple small ones are swallowed they can join together and make holes in the gut

Once swallowed removal can be very difficult including major surgery

Magnets are found in many places but particularly in:
Toys
Jewellery
Craft items
Fridge Magnets
‘Fake’ tongue piercings for older children

Be particularly careful of cheaper toys that may not comply with safety regulations

If you believe your child has swallowed a magnet you must take them straight to an Urgent Care centre or call 999 – DON’T DELAY as the damage can be caused within hours

Symptoms can be similar to a stomach bug or appendicitis

If you have older children talk to them about the danger of swallowing magnets

Sources: Childrens Accident Prevention Trust, Office for Product Safety and Standards, rospa

20/09/2024

👨‍⚕️Dinky Medic sessions are designed for 2 - 5 year olds.

As this is a new class in Milton Keynes we will be running mixed sessions. As they get busier we will be splitting the age groups up.

These sessions are so fun! Learning about how our bodies work and what happens when they get hurt or injured.

🚑 Could you have a world leading brain surgeon on your hands? Book Via the website here https://www.keepabeat.com/miltonkeynes/

04/09/2024

🦸‍♀️Are you looking for something different to do with your toddler? Are they a hero of the future?

Dinky Medics is a weekly session designed to introduce toddlers and young children to the world of medics in a safe and fun way.

Here is a snap shot of what a Dinky Medics session will provide:

🩺 Introduces children to medical equipment in a safe environment
🩻Learn about body parts and how the body works
🥼Learn about the people that help us - including doctors, nurses and paramedics
🚑 Getting help, how to call 999
🏥 What happens when we go to hospital
👩‍⚕️ Lots of dress up and role play

Help us train the heroes of tomorrow!

Classes start on Tuesday 1st October and will be held at Stony Stratford Library. They are suitable for Children aged 2 - 5!

Bookings open via the website now https://www.keepabeat.com/miltonkeynes/

20/05/2024

All set up for our first Dinky Medics sessions! Who are we meeting today? I couldn’t be more excited!

To register your interest in classes please drop me a message!

15/05/2024

👩‍⚕️Less than 1 week to go until our first Dinky Medics session in Moulsoe and I couldn't be more excited.

🐻Come along and meet Big Ted and Little Ted and we are launching with a full health check for the Teddies. We will be teaching our little ones about some of the medical equipment they will encounter, showing them how it's used and introducing them to some tricky medical terminology in a fun role play environment.

⏰Classes are Monday Afternoons at 1pm in Moulsoe Millennium Hall. Book your space now via this link https://www.keepabeat.com/miltonkeynes/

06/05/2024

Dinky Medic sessions are designed for 2 to 5 year olds.

As this is a new class in Milton Keynes I am running mixed sessions. As they get busier I will be splitting the age groups up.

These sessions are so much fun! Learning about how our bodies work and what happens when they get hurt or injured.

Could you have a world leading brain surgeon on your hands?

Book via the website today https://www.keepabeat.com/miltonkeynes/