KeepaBeat First Aid Rochdale

KeepaBeat First Aid Rochdale First Aid training for parents, carers and children

- but not about food this week 😊We talk a lot about choking around foods but what about other objects?👶🧒As your babies...
11/02/2026

- but not about food this week 😊

We talk a lot about choking around foods but what about other objects?

👶🧒As your babies and small children get older they begin to explore the world around them. Many of them will do that by putting whatever they find in their mouths 🤐

This is completely normal behaviour but it can be dangerous depending on what they find on their travels

Its time to put your thinking cap on 🧢

Think like a child, get down to their level and look at what they can see!

Check under furniture like your sofa 🛋
Look at electrical equipment that may have batteries in that they can reach like controllers, car keys, 3D glasses, headsets etc 🎮
Money - anything smaller than a 2 pence piece is a potential choking risk🪙
Do not leave coins where little hands can get them, check down the sides of your sofas and chairs, leave wallets and purses out of reach
Keep items like buttons, batteries, small toys (like lego) and balloons out of reach too 🔋

If they do manage to find an object and it becomes lodged in their airway follow the choking sequence for their age range

Head to our website and download and print the posters for both babies and over 1’s
https://www.keepabeat.com/weaningandchoking

- Pulse Rates 💓Over the next 3 weeks we will look at how looking at “vital signs” can help you to spot when your littl...
06/02/2026

- Pulse Rates 💓

Over the next 3 weeks we will look at how looking at “vital signs” can help you to spot when your little one is becoming unwell

Vital signs are usually checking the following: pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, blood oxygen saturation and blood pressure

Whilst at home you may be limited to how many of these you can record due to the equipment that may be needed. As a minimum you should check:

Respiratory rate 🫁
Temperature 🌡
Pulse ❤️

Todays focus will be : Pulse Rates for little people

Checking vital signs can start to give you a picture of what happens if your little one is unwell 🤢🤒

The smallest of our little people might be trickier to check - if you can’t do it, do not worry as we are always going to get professional help if we are worried ⛑️

👶Babies - lay them down on their back. Using two fingers (not your thumb) gently feel for a pulse on the inner arm between the shoulder and the elbow. Once you feel the pulse count the beats for 15 seconds

🧒Toddlers and older children - using two fingers press gently on the wrist (this is called the radial pulse) The location is slightly to the outside of the wrist. Once you have found the pulse count each beat for 15 seconds

⏱ Now multiply your answer by 4 (or count for 60 seconds in total)

When taking a pulse we are checking the rate, the strength and the rhythm

A pulse can react to different stimuli throughout the day but if you feel that your child’s vital signs are out of the normal brackets and they are unwell keep a record of your findings and talk to a medical professional

Next week we will look at breathing rates 🫁

📢 FIRST AID FOR WEANING! 📢 Bring your babies along to play while you learn First Aid for Weaning!🗓 When? Tuesday 24th Fe...
04/02/2026

📢 FIRST AID FOR WEANING! 📢

Bring your babies along to play while you learn First Aid for Weaning!

🗓 When? Tuesday 24th February at 12.30pm
📍Where? Bumble & Bee, Spotland Bridge Mill, Rochdale

From learning about when to respond to choking, to allergens and how to include them within your weaning journey, we will cover all things weaning helping you to feel prepared and confident.

There will be a space set up with age appropriate toys for your children to enjoy while you take part in the session!

To book onto this life-saving course, visit: www.keepabeat.com/rochdale

Whooping cough or pertussis is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes - currently whooping cough cases...
30/01/2026



Whooping cough or pertussis is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes - currently whooping cough cases are rising with the rates highest in babies under 6 months

For this reason it is very important for babies and children to be vaccinated as well as expectant mothers

Signs of whooping cough

🚩the first sign is similar to a cold (runny nose and sore throat)
🚩 coughing that lasts for a few minutes usually worse at night
🚩cough may make a ‘whoop’ sound
🚩some difficulty breathing and colour change to blue or grey
🚩may have thick mucus which can make them vomit

You must see your GP or call 111 if:

❗your baby is under 6 months old with symptoms
❗you or your child have a worsening cough
❗you are pregnant and have been in contact with whooping cough
❗you or your child have a weakened immune system and have been in contact with whooping cough

Whooping cough can be very severe in babies under 6 months with side effects such as:

🔴dehydration
🔴breathing difficulties
🔴pneumonia
🔴seizures

You must attend your nearest A&E or urgent care facility if:

🚨your child’s lips, tongue, face or skin turn blue or grey
🚨difficulty breathing
🚨chest pain that’s worse when coughing
🚨seizures

To ease symptoms get plenty of rest, keep hydrated and take paracetamol

The whooping cough vaccine is routinely offered to babies at 8, 12 and 16 weeks and again at age 3. It is also routinely offered during pregnancy between 16 and 32 weeks to protect your unborn baby in the first few weeks of life

Sources: NHS, Gov.uk

Recently we did a guide for what equipment you need to start weaning, now we are looking at the recommended foods to of...
28/01/2026



Recently we did a guide for what equipment you need to start weaning, now we are looking at the recommended foods to offer

Giving children a variety of foods when you start weaning sets them up for a healthier diet later in life

To start with at 6 months it is good to offer a range of vegetables or fruit either mashed or in a stick to hold, ideally start with the less sweet variety, then move on to more varied options:

Parsnip, broccoli, potato, cauliflower, carrot, peppers, sweet potato, apple, pear, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries 🥦🥔🥕🍎🍓🍑

Cows milk can be used from 6 months to mix food such as cereal, porridge and rice but should not be offered as a drink until 12 months, offer water from an open cup at meal times (for further information regarding allergies please go to allergyuk or join us in a weaning session)

Full fat dairy products such as cheese, yogurt and fromage frais can be offered from 6 months 🧀

Good finger foods (prepared appropriate to age) include:
Slice of cooked veg
Soft fruit like banana, peach and melon
Pasta
Pulses
Meat
Toast

It is great to offer protein rich foods such as beans, chicken, eggs and lentils as these also contain iron and zinc which are important for babies growth and development

This is only a guide and there is lots of information available, both online or books to help you on your weaning journey, you can also join us in one of our regular weaning sessions

Source NHS Start for Life

💙 UPCOMING SESSIONS! 💙We have a few classes coming up in the next few weeks, so now is the time to get BOOKED ON! With o...
27/01/2026

💙 UPCOMING SESSIONS! 💙

We have a few classes coming up in the next few weeks, so now is the time to get BOOKED ON! With our children's classes taking place in the half-term, it's the perfect way to entertain the kids whilst they are also learning essential life skills!

💙 Monday 16th February 10am - Junior Medics for children aged 6-11 years!
🤍 Friday 20th February 10am - Dinky Medics for children aged 2-5 years!
💙 Tuesday 24th February 12.30pm First Aid for Weaning (bring along your little ones while you learn!)

All of our classes are available to book on our website at: www.keepabeat.com/rochdale

💙 What happens in a Dinky Medics class? 💙On Friday 20th February at 10am, we have our wonderful DINKY MEDICS class takin...
24/01/2026

💙 What happens in a Dinky Medics class? 💙

On Friday 20th February at 10am, we have our wonderful DINKY MEDICS class taking place at Bumble & Bee, Spotland Bridge Mill, Rochdale.

This is a fabulous class which engages 2-5 year olds in learning about those who help us when we are unwell. Through role play and hands-on experiences, your child will be introduced to the how's and why's in a fun and safe environment!

Bring your little heroes of the future for a fun class where they'll also be developing important skills and understanding!

Visit: www.keepabeat.com/rochdale and choose BOOK NOW to book onto this life-saving class today!

💙 What is Junior Medic Training? On Monday 16th February at 10am we have our Junior Medic Training taking place at Bumbl...
24/01/2026

💙 What is Junior Medic Training?

On Monday 16th February at 10am we have our Junior Medic Training taking place at Bumble and Bee, Spotland Bridge Mill, Rochdale.

It's the perfect activity for the half term for children aged 6-11 years! During their session, the children will take part in hands-on engaging learning experiences covering a range of first aid topics.

From spotting hazards to calling 999, this is a fantastic and educational class that your little heroes are bound to love!

To book, visit: www.keepabeat.com/rochdale and choose BOOK NOW!

Toddlers and young children can be very accident prone and much more in the winter with icy conditions and bad weather ...
23/01/2026



Toddlers and young children can be very accident prone and much more in the winter with icy conditions and bad weather ❄️☃️

Did you know that babies are born with over 300 bones but by the time we are adults we have 206! This is due to bones fusing together as we grow to become stronger

Before the bones become strong and hard children are much more prone to fractures – especially ones that cause them to splinter and crack

These are called green stick fractures and usually only affect one side of the bone

These are very hard to spot as the child will probably still be able to move the area and there may not be much swelling or pain

Possible signs are:
Swelling
Discomfort and pain
Unable to move the area normally
Bruising
Deformity

These types of fractures are more likely to happen to children under 10 and are often mistaken for sprains and strains. If you are unsure go to your local urgent care centre for a review 🚨🚑

Source: NHS

💙 We'd LOVE to hear from you! 💙 Recently, we've held our First Aid for Weaning training here at Keepabeat Rochdale, and ...
21/01/2026

💙 We'd LOVE to hear from you! 💙

Recently, we've held our First Aid for Weaning training here at Keepabeat Rochdale, and we would LOVE to hear from those who attended the training!

If you'd like to leave us a review, you can do this on our page. Alternatively, you can always send feedback straight to us through our social media channels on Facebook and Instagram.

We would love to know your thoughts, and always welcome your feedback!

And for those that missed the last one, don't worry - we'll be opening up another training date soon - keep your eyes on our page for this being announced! 🤍

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Bumble & Bee, Spotland Bridge Mills, Mellor Street
Rochdale
OL115BU

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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