Daisy First Aid Barnsley, Castleford and Pontefract

Daisy First Aid Barnsley, Castleford and Pontefract First aid classes for parents, carers, childcare professionals & schools (ex-frontline 15 years)

✨Looking forward to 2026, lots of ideas & some collaborations in the pipeline ☺️
01/01/2026

✨Looking forward to 2026, lots of ideas & some collaborations in the pipeline ☺️

Happy New Year to the early-to-bed, early-to-rise crew!And to the wild ones planning to stay up past 9pm... we salute yo...
31/12/2025

Happy New Year to the early-to-bed, early-to-rise crew!

And to the wild ones planning to stay up past 9pm... we salute you and wish you a very Happy New Year too!

2026 here we come!

Seeing in the New Year with little ones doesn’t have to mean staying up till midnight… let’s be honest, half of us paren...
30/12/2025

Seeing in the New Year with little ones doesn’t have to mean staying up till midnight… let’s be honest, half of us parents won’t make it to midnight anyway. But celebrating the fresh start with our tiny people can be full of magic.

Here are some simple ways to make New Year’s Eve feel special without the super late night.

💃 Get dressed up
You might not be out-out anymore but popping on something sparkly and having a “house party” with the kids makes the evening feel exciting for everyone.

👩‍🎨 New Year crafting
Countdown clocks they can colour in as bedtime approaches, painted fireworks, DIY party hats… it all adds to the fun.

🧁 Sparkly cupcakes
Bake some simple cupcakes and let the kids loose with glittery sprinkles. Instant celebration!

🫙 Make a 2025 wish tree
Find a stick on a walk, paint it at home then hang everyone’s wishes for the year ahead. A jar works just as well if sticks are scarce.

🗳️ Create a time capsule
Add drawings, photos, magazine cut outs or even favourite snack wrappers. Seal it and choose a date in the future to open it together.

🙏🏻 Practise gratitude
Share one thing you’re thankful for from the past year and invite your little ones to do the same. It’s a lovely habit to nurture.

⏰ Countdown to bedtime
Catch a replay of last year’s fireworks or use a countdown from a different time zone so they still get the excitement before lights out.

However you’re planning to welcome the new year with your little crew, we hope it’s full of fun, happiness and lots of sleep!

Anyone know what day it is?! 😄
28/12/2025

Anyone know what day it is?! 😄

🧑‍🎄 Christmas 2025 - done! ✨ Happy Boxing Day to every parent and carer who successfully delivered another magical Chris...
26/12/2025

🧑‍🎄 Christmas 2025 - done!

✨ Happy Boxing Day to every parent and carer who successfully delivered another magical Christmas... and is now running purely on leftover stuffing and mulled wine.

🥳 If your living room currently looks like wrapping paper met a blender, if every toy makes a noise, or if you stepped on something sharp before 9am, congratulations... you’ve nailed it!

☺️ Today’s vibe is stretchy clothes, cold roasties straight from the fridge and pretending the mountain of new toys will somehow tidy itself.

Enjoy the chaos, the cuddles and any quiet moments you can sneak in.

We did it! 🥰

🎄Merry Christmas from the Daisy First Aid team 🎅 🎁 If your house is loud, glittery, snack covered or full of tiny humans...
25/12/2025

🎄Merry Christmas from the Daisy First Aid team 🎅

🎁 If your house is loud, glittery, snack covered or full of tiny humans who woke you up way before sunrise... we see you!

🤰🏼Pregnant this Christmas?
We hope someone is handing you snacks on demand and giving you the comfiest seat in the house.

👶🏻 Baby’s first Christmas?
Prepare for a million photos, crinkly wrapping paper being the main event and at least one nap that happens just when you wanted a family photo.

👧🏽 Toddler in the mix?
Good luck keeping the baubles on the tree. You’ve got this.

👦🏼 Older children bouncing off the walls with excitment?
May your festive energy be strong and your biscuits never run out.

🙏🏻 Thank you for being part of our Daisy family this year.

🥰 Wishing you a day full love, happiness and just the right amount of chaos.

Three toys to keep an eye on this Christmas. They look fun and festive... yet for babies and toddlers they can be a litt...
24/12/2025

Three toys to keep an eye on this Christmas. They look fun and festive... yet for babies and toddlers they can be a little risky.

🧲 High powered magnets
They are tiny and shiny which makes them very tempting for little ones. Swallowing more than one can cause serious internal damage so keep magnet sets well out of reach of little hands.

🔋 Toys with button batteries
Those light up books, singing decorations and novelty toys are everywhere at this time of year. If a button battery gets stuck in a child’s throat it can cause serious internal damage very quickly which is why secure battery compartments matter so much.

You’ll find them in:

Light up books
Musical storybooks
Singing or flashing soft toys
Small plastic toys that light up or make noises
Spinning or novelty light wands
Mini torches
Key ring toys
Christmas novelty toys (singing decorations, flashing ornaments)

🪀Christmas cracker toys
Crackers often hide tiny plastic prizes that end up scattered on the floor. Many are the perfect size to choke on so a quick tidy up after pulling crackers is a simple way to keep little ones safe.

Baring these in mind will help ensure you enjoy a happy and safe Christmas 🎄 💫🎅

23/12/2025

We always love a drive around looking at the Xmas lights. Just had to share this awesome idea of one mum who made it even more magical ✨

Remember to not compare your gift pile to others in photo’s. Quality love & quality time is all that matters.
23/12/2025

Remember to not compare your gift pile to others in photo’s.

Quality love & quality time is all that matters.

22/12/2025

🍽️ What choking hazards are on your Christmas table?

🍬 Small round chocolates and sweets, 🧀 hard cheeses, 🍇 grapes and other round fruits🫐, whole nuts 🌰 , sausages🌭, vegetables such as baby carrots 🥕 and mini sprouts all pose a serious choking risk to young children. This is a non-exhaustive list!

🎄 At Christmas time we are out of routine, trying to relax and enjoy ourselves, sometimes drinking alcohol 🍷, all of which can mean the rules are relaxed a bit. But it’s important to make sure your keep an eye on your child and that they aren’t within reach of anything that could be harmful to them.

Here’s to a happy and safe Christmas! 🫶🏻

21/12/2025

⚠️ So, why are they so dangerous?

🔋 Not only are they a choking hazard but the lithium coin cell batteries produce a substance called caustic soda when they come into contact with saliva.

☢️ This is the same substance we use to unblock drains.

You’ll find them in all sorts of products at Christmas:

🚥 Festive tea lights
📺 TV remotes
🎅 Singing Santas
📖 Musical cards/books
👚 Musical/light-up Christmas jumpers
🤖 Robotic toys
🪀 Light-up yo-yos
🌡️ Meat thermometer
⚖️ Kitchen scales
🔦 Kids torches

🏥 If you suspect a child has swallowed a button battery you need to act FAST. Take them straight to A&E.

🔐 Make sure battery compartments in all products that contain them are secure and check them regularly.

🗄️ Don’t keep spares in the house; if you do ensure they are labelled, locked away and well out of reach.

🙏🏻 Please share this with anyone with babies and young children and help spread the word to keep them safe.

17/12/2025

We will be welcoming Jenny to The Play House on Monday 2nd Feb for a session on pediatric first aid!

She will be covering-
🔷 Primary survey
🔷 CPR
🔷 Defibs
🔷 Recovery position
🔷 Meningitis
🔷 Anaphylaxis
🔷 Burns
🔷 Choking

Sessions will be £18 (includes a cuppa and certificate)

I can’t recomend Jenny enough, and the skills that she teaches you as a new mum, expectant mum or even a seasoned mum!

Available to book on the website now

https://the-play-house.com

Daisy First Aid Barnsley, Castleford and Pontefract

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