Mini First Aid North Devon & West Somerset

14/12/2025

If you are almost ready, or already starting the weaning journey with your little one, you may have a lot of questions, and be worrying about gagging, choking and more - we are here to help!

We called in the expert for this fantastic guest blog from Paediatric Feeding and Swallowing Specialist, Laura Bottiglieri - Milk to Mealtime. Laura has supported countless families through their feeding journeys, and her clear, reassuring approach helps turn worry into confidence - exactly what we love here at Mini First Aid 💚

Grab a cuppa and take in all of Laura's brilliant tips and advice 👇

Weaning is one of those parenting milestones that brings all the feelings - excitement, nerves, pride, and a fair bit of “is this normal...

04/12/2025

Would you know how to save your baby's life if they choked or stopped breathing?

Could you recognise Sepsis before it became life threatening?

If its a no, you're not alone - and we're here to help! 💚

Join our 2 hour Baby & Child first aif class, suitable for all members of the family!

Follow the link to reserve your place to feel confident and empowered in keeping your little one safe 💚

17th January 2026 10-12
£30pp with your essential first aid booklet to take away.

https://barnstaple.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

Babies welcome!

31/10/2025

We're back with a NEW date for our award-winning Baby&Child First Aid class in Braunton! 😀

Our classes are perfect for parent's and grandparents wanting to learn the basics of first aid skills 💪

Follow the link to reserve your place to feel confident and empowered in keeping your little one safe 💚

17th January 2026 10-12
£30pp with your essential first aid booklet to take away.

https://barnstaple.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

Babies welcome!

25/10/2025

⚠️ OVER 50% of parents have said they do not know how to give CPR to a baby or toddler.

💚 Causes of Cardiac arrest in children is more often caused by things like:

❤️ CHOKING

❤️ DROWNING... or other accidents, making it a situation where a parent's action is critical.

To ALL the parents and grandparents out there -
empower YOURSELF

Protect YOUR family and book on one of our Baby&Child First Aid classes now 💪

https://barnstaple.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

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📗Minehead 4th November

📗Taunton 10th January

19/10/2025

Charlie suffered a life-changing burn injury at just 15 months old when he pulled a boiling hot water pan from the stove.

We chatted with Charlie's mum, Michelle, to find out what happened that day. You can read about the accident, how Charlie's burns were treated and how the family managed with the ongoing trauma and physical recovery.

There is also useful burn awareness advice from Children's Burns Trust

At Mini First Aid, we know that family life can be a whirlwind - juggling dinner, homework, and the endless “Muuum!” moments that fill...

06/10/2025

NEW date added for our award-winning Baby&Child First Aid class at Home-Start West Somerset Minehead in November! 😀

Our classes are perfect for parent's and grandparents wanting to the basics of first aid skills 💪

Follow the link to reserve your place to feel confident and empowered in keeping your little one safe 💚

https://barnstaple.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

Babies welcome!

Morning and afternoon class availability.
10-12am 4th November
1-3pm 4th November

12/09/2025

❗Calling all mums, dads, grandparents and babysitters!
Have you booked your space on one of our Baby and Child First Aid classes 💪
Would you have the skills and confidence to help your child if they were choking or if they stop breathing?

At our award-winning class you will learn the skills to be able to remain calm and confident in a lifesaving emergency 💚

Our class covers:

🚑 Unconsciousness
🤕 Choking
🚑 CPR
🤕 Burns
🚑 Bleeds
🤕 Breaks
🚑 Head Injuries
🤕 Febrile Seizures
🚑 Meningitis & Sepsis Awareness

Follow the link to book your place at our Taunton class👇

https://barnstaple.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/open/22230

Babies welcome with you 💚
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29/08/2025

Think respiratory conditions like bronchiolitis are just winter illnesses? Then you'll be surprised to read the story of Caspar, who developed severe bronchiolitis in June 2021.

It's a powerful and emotional story about trusting your parental instincts, knowing the signs, and getting help as quickly as possible.

You can find the link to the blog in the comments.

Have you ever been affected by a 'winter illness' in summer?

13/08/2025

Let's talk about Jellyfish! 🪼

Jellyfish are commonly spotted in UK waters, particularly from May to September, with peak sightings often occurring in the summer months.

While most UK species are not considered dangerous and their stings are not life-threatening, it's worth knowing what to do if you or your little one does come across one in the sea or on the beach.

Scroll for info 👇

Source: NHS

17/07/2025

Imagine knowing that you have the skills and confidence to help your child if they are choking or if they stop breathing. How empowering would that feel?

Our two-hour baby & child first aid classes are for parents, carers, grandparents or anyone who might be looking after your little one. You will learn the skills to be able to remain calm in what might be an incredibly stressful situation.

Our class covers:

🚑 Unconsciousness
🤕 Choking
🚑 CPR
🤕 Burns
🚑 Bleeds
🤕 Breaks
🚑 Head Injuries
🤕 Febrile Seizures
🚑 Meningitis & Sepsis Awareness

If you’ve been thinking about learning baby or child first aid for a while, now is the time! Follow the link to book your place now- https://barnstaple.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/open/22230

20/06/2025

This week's blog for Drowning Prevention Week is about keeping your little ones safe in and around the pool or at the beach - particularly timely as it looks like we are in for a scorcher towards the end of this week.

Grab a cuppa and give yourself 5 minutes to check out these tips 💚

You'll be shocked to find out that accidental drowning deaths among children have doubled over the last 4 years, in new figures issued by th...

04/06/2025

For Child Safety Week (2–8 June 2025), we’ve partnered with the brilliant team at Fred Safety to bring you a helpful blog on keeping your crawling baby safe.

For Child Safety Week (2–8 June 2025), we’ve partnered with the brilliant team at Fred Safety to bring you a helpful blog on keeping you...