KeepaBeat First Aid South West Yorkshire

KeepaBeat First Aid South West Yorkshire First Aid courses for Parents, Parents-to-be and Grandparents
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We have lots coming up over the next few weeks. All classes are available now to book on our websiteMake learning First ...
03/01/2026

We have lots coming up over the next few weeks. All classes are available now to book on our website

Make learning First Aid something you do for you and your family in 2026

Baby Sensory Rotherham Baby Sensory Wakefield Baby Sensory Doncaster Baby Sensory Pontefract

🤧🚨☃Croup is really common condition affecting the upper respiratory tract and mostly affects babies and small childr...
02/01/2026

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Croup is really common condition affecting the upper respiratory tract and mostly affects babies and small children, it is more common in Winter

Symptoms include:

A barking cough
A hoarse voice
Difficulty breathing
A high pitched, rasping sound when breathing in

It generally starts with cold-like symptoms and the symptoms of croup are generally worse at night

Croup usually improves on its own but you can do a few things to help:

Keep your child upright or on an incline
Comfort them to keep them calm (crying can make it worse)
Plenty of fluids
Give paracetamol if they have a temperature
DO NOT put your child in a steamy environment to relieve symptoms

Your child needs to be seen urgently if they:

Are struggling to breathe (their tummy may suck in under their ribcage)
Have a blue / grey tinge to the lips or skin
Are very sleepy
Are limp and floppy
Are drooling and finding it hard to swallow
Have a very high temperature

If you are concerned call 111 or 999 if they are declining or struggling to breathe, if croup persists for more than a few days get advice from a health professional

Source: NHS

We would like to wish all our customers, past and future, family and friend supporters, fellow small businesses and ever...
31/12/2025

We would like to wish all our customers, past and future, family and friend supporters, fellow small businesses and every single one of you who presses that like button on our posts, a very Happy New Year however you choose to spend it🥳 🎆

We couldn’t do any of this without you and we appreciate every little bit of support ❤️💙

I'm not a big fan of New Year and fresh starts, I try as much as I can to live every day as a fresh one and let the bad stuff go but I hope 2026 brings everything you wish for 🎉Stay safe!

This time of year can be really difficult for some, particularly people who may be alone, grieving or separated from th...
30/12/2025



This time of year can be really difficult for some, particularly people who may be alone, grieving or separated from their loved ones 🥰

If you need someone to talk to over the holiday period help is available

Take time over the next few days to check in on friends, family, colleagues and neighbours, you might be the only one that does ❤💙

Cruse Bereavement Support Samaritans Mind Tommy's Switchboard LGBT+ Support Line YoungMinds Childline Andys Man Club Rotherham Anxiety UK (official) PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de

Its the end of year MOT day 😱🧼 how are you spending the last Monday of 2025 🎄
29/12/2025

Its the end of year MOT day 😱🧼 how are you spending the last Monday of 2025 🎄

This First Aid Friday we are talking about the danger of magnets, especially on Boxing Day when all the toys are probab...
26/12/2025



This First Aid Friday we are talking about the danger of magnets, especially on Boxing Day when all the toys are probably scattered around the floor for little hands to reach 🎄

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

We would like to wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas however you may be spending it. We thank you for all the ...
25/12/2025

We would like to wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas however you may be spending it. We thank you for all the support you have shown us this year. We look forward to continuing to provide your First Aid training in 2026 🎄

To all the babies having their first taste of solid food today - enjoy ❤🍓🥦🥕🍌💙

I feel very lucky to still be here with my little business almost 7 years after I decided to give it a go and mostly I feel so grateful that all you lovely parents, grandparents, expectant parents and businesses continue to choose me. Thank you 🥰

🍓🍐🍅🍌 How do you know when you baby is ready to start weaning ❓❓There is so much advice out there, especially with soci...
24/12/2025

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How do you know when you baby is ready to start weaning ❓❓

There is so much advice out there, especially with social media, and its hard to know what is evidence based and safe for your baby 🤷‍♀️

Ideally your baby should be around 6 months old (there are some exceptions to this and your health professional will advise you if your baby is in one of those categories)

Up until 6 months breast milk or formula provide everything your baby needs to grow healthy and give them sufficient energy

By 6 months your baby is developing the skills and reflexes needed to sit up and learn to feed themselves

They will be learning about all the things that happen in their mouth like chewing, new textures and swallowing something other than liquid

Your baby will give you signs that they are ready to move onto solid foods

They will start holding their head steady when sitting allowing them to swallow safely, co ordinate hands and eyes so they can pick things up and put them in their mouth and swallow

There is no magical day when your baby should be ready, each baby is different you just need to follow their cues

When starting your weaning journey do it at a time when you won’t feel rushed or under pressure, relax and go with the flow and don’t be disappointed if the first few times are just a little lick or taste, your baby will go at their own pace, others will scoff down the whole bowl full and be ready for the next one. Try to make sure your baby has not only just had a milk feed but that they are not really hungry – a good time is around an hour after a feed

Make sure to always offer your baby water with food, this can be tap water once they start weaning

For more advice on weaning join one of our online First Aid for Weaning sessions – bookable through the website 💻

Source: NHS Start for life

🎄⛑️ A CHRISTMAS GIFT TO YOUR FAMILY FOR FREE ⛑️🎄Its a long post when I said I was done for Christmas but please take a m...
23/12/2025

🎄⛑️ A CHRISTMAS GIFT TO YOUR FAMILY FOR FREE ⛑️🎄

Its a long post when I said I was done for Christmas but please take a moment to read it as it’s so important 😍

This weekend I had family round for a pre Christmas get together, some were sat chatting some were playing Mario Kart and me and my little niece were sat watching

She wanted a lollipop and was told if she sat still next to me she could have one 🍭I was sat right beside her and in slow motion I watched it pop off the stick and as I was about to tell her to spit it out she looked at me with panic in her eyes 👀 it was already stuck! I picked her up, tipped her forward, gave her an almighty back blow and it flew out. She cried, I felt terrible and everyone else had no idea what was going on and here is my Christmas message 🎄

Its easy to get distracted especially over the holidays, I am trained in First Aid and have a medical background but the speed at which this happened shocked me, if I hadn’t watched it pop off the stick I’d have missed it because she was SILENT and this is why we teach you never to take your eyes off your children when they’re eating. Coughing is great because it means the obstruction is not severe and most of the time they will sort it for themselves

Yesterday I sent my family a video reminding them how to perform choking manoeuvres, I called my niece to check on her and she said she hates that lolly but she loves me so all is well ❤️

I wish you all a Happy Christmas but please, please take a moment to remind yourselves what to do in an emergency and if you don’t know join a class, online or in person, I don’t even care if it’s one of ours or someone else’s ⛑️🚨

That's it I'm officially done for Christmas, I'm still around but taking a well earned relax and some family time 😊🎄I ho...
20/12/2025

That's it I'm officially done for Christmas, I'm still around but taking a well earned relax and some family time 😊🎄I hope however you're spending the holidays its doing something you enjoy ❤️💙 I'm under a blanket and dog watching strictly 🐕💃

We are lucky enough to live not far from Sherwood Observatory and already knew how fabulous the planetarium was but last...
19/12/2025

We are lucky enough to live not far from Sherwood Observatory and already knew how fabulous the planetarium was but last night we decided to do something a bit different and spent the evening learning Astrophotography from the amazing Wil Photography 📸

It was so interesting and informative and his pictures are just WOW 💫 if you get a chance it is definitely an evening well spent

By now most people probably have Christmas Lights up which look amazing but can be a fire safety risk 🎄🔥Older fairy li...
19/12/2025



By now most people probably have Christmas Lights up which look amazing but can be a fire safety risk 🎄🔥

Older fairy lights with 240v can become dangerous if they are damaged, as when the bulbs blow they can cause the other bulbs to become very hot, it is really important to replace bulbs quickly with the power off, to reduce the risk of electrocution ⚡

Hot lights and real trees are a fire risk as the tree dries out so these lights are not recommended (make sure to water your real tree daily) 💦

A much safer option is low voltage LED lights as these remain cool to touch and the bulbs are more durable ⚡

LED lights also have a longer life expectancy and use less power – one downside is that the transformer can get warm which can then also become a fire hazard, make sure air can circulate all the way around it

Never overload sockets or extensions 🔌

Never leave lights on when you go to bed as fires can spread very quickly 🛌🏻

Make sure your lights conform to British Standard EN60598 – it’s very tempting to buy bargain fairy lights online but there is a reason they are so cheap and they are probably not safety tested 💰

Never have lit candles near your Christmas tree 🕯

Don’t hang Christmas decorations from light fittings 💡

Make sure your smoke alarm is tested at least monthly but particularly at this time of year 💨

Have a safety plan that all your family is aware of in case of fire 👨‍🚒🧯🚒

If you have followed all of the safety rules we would love to see your Christmas trees in the comments 🎅🎄🤶🏻

Sources: Fire Protection Online, Gov.uk, Fire Scotland

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