Mini First Aid Exeter & South Devon

28/02/2026

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A fever after an injury can be a sign of infection or another complication. The NHS recommends seeking medical advice if a fever develops post-injury.

25/02/2026

Baby & Toddler event this weekend in Paignton.

Some fantastic small businesses will be there….pop in and say ‘hi’!!

Have you got the date saved in your diary? 1st March - see you there

The Bubba Hub Baby & Toddler Event at Hookhills, Paignton is an exhibition-style event designed for parents and carers of babies and young children. The event brings together a range of local family-focused services, activities and resources all in one place.

Families can explore information stands, discover local groups and providers, and speak directly with organisations supporting pregnancy, babies and toddlers. There will be space for little ones to play while adults browse, ask questions and gather useful information.

This event is ideal for expectant parents, those new to parenthood, or families looking to find out what’s available locally for babies and toddlers in the Torbay area.

25/02/2026

25/02/2026

YES to realism and breaking taboos to save women's lives! 👏

For women, CPR can look a little bit different due to our anatomy.

Because of this, St John reported that a third of people are afraid to give CPR to a woman because they are worried about touching breasts.

According to CUH Resuscitation Services, which implemented these breast overlays to their manikins, adult defibrillator pad placement is the same for all patients.

However in some cases, breast tissue may need to be moved gently so pads can be placed directly on the chest wall.

This inclusive, realistic training equipment helps reduce uncertainty when someone needs help and instead gives anyone the confidence to give CPR correctly! ❤️

24/02/2026

‼️ Choking prevention starts long before the food ever reaches your child’s mouth.

One of the most powerful things you can do during weaning is prepare foods in a way that supports safe chewing and swallowing. Foods like grapes, sausages and bananas can be higher risk when served in round slices. Cutting them lengthwise changes how they move through the mouth and throat.

This simple step helps prevent food from blocking the airway and allows air to pass if food does momentarily catch, giving your child more time to clear it themselves.

Small changes in food preparation can make a big difference to safety and confidence at mealtimes.

Save this post if you’re weaning now or planning to start soon! 💚

23/02/2026

Fabulous afternoon last week training these lovely young people in our Adult Awareness First Aid session 💚⛑️

20/02/2026

💚Last weekend I ran a private class for a lovely group of parents in Bishopsteignton.

✅These photos show them trying out and perfecting life saving skills if a baby or a child were to choke.

⛑️It’s all well and good learning First Aid in front of a screen but always better to be able to actually try the techniques on first aid manikins first hand.

😊In a relaxed, non judgemental environment with friends or family, these skills can be perfected and what better skill to have than to know how to save a life, should you ever be in that position.

💚Private classes can be held in the comfort of your home or any venue that you choose.

For more information please email liz@minifirstaid.co.uk

19/02/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is that Mini First Aid is only useful if you have a baby or young child. While children are absolutely central to what I do, most first aid skills are not age-specific.

A sprain is a sprain. A burn is a burn. A seizure is a seizure. The principles of first aid remain the same whether you’re supporting a child, an adult, a colleague, or even yourself. What changes is how you communicate and adapt, not the core knowledge.

This is why schools and businesses often tell me they’re surprised by how relevant the training feels across different situations. The skills don’t stay in the room where you learn them. They follow you into daily life, work environments and family situations.

First aid training isn’t just about emergencies or ticking boxes. It’s about building confidence, reducing panic and helping people feel more prepared for the situations that actually happen.

Mini First Aid may start with children, but the impact reaches much further.

Get in touch to discuss our first aid classes and courses in your area.

19/02/2026

We hope you will never have to use some of the skills we teach at our baby & child first aid classes.

We hope you will never have to help your child because they are choking.

We hope you will never have to react to your child burning their skin with a hot drink or from a pan on the stove.

We hope you will never have to perform CPR on your baby.

But, at Mini First Aid, we absolutely believe you SHOULD know how to do these things in case you are ever in that situation.

As well as dealing with terrifying situations like this, our classes teach you how to spot the signs of meningitis and sepsis, how to treat a bleed, a head bump and a febrile seizure.

All super useful stuff and knowledge that will give you peace of mind and the calmness to act quickly in an emergency.

Head to the classes tab on our website today, pop your postcode into the search bar and see all baby & child first aid classes available to book in your area 💚