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Specialists in Paediatric First Aid Training. A range of training for parents, carers, children and First Aid For Parent sessions at home!
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Why not put the kids to bed, invite some friends and family over and learn first aid? These sessions are a must have for any one that looks after a baby or child. Covering baby/child CPR, baby/child unconsciousness, baby/child choking, burns, head injuries, febrile convulsions and broken bones. Helping you deal with life's little dramas. Sessions are two hours and can be delivered any time that suits you. keepabeat - safe in your hands! Keeping everyone safe is our main priority. Companies have a legal obligation to provide First Aid in the workplace. We just want to train as many people as we can in first aid, for one reason......it may just save a life! We are flexible and reliable and will deliver a fun and creative course for all of our customers. We hope you find a course here that suits your needs, if not give us a call. Having successfully trained hundreds of delegates, we are a rapidly expanding first aid training provider, with a proven track record. A wide range of first aid courses are available including HSE courses, emergency first aid at work (EFAW) and the three day first aid at work (FAW)

Keepabeat is also training parents in first aid at local schools and nurserys across Hertfordshire if you think your childs school would be intrested in running these sessions please pass our details on. We have a new training venue in Hoddesdon and will be running sessions for parents soon......

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 ❤💙

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

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 ❤🍓🥦🥕🍌💙

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

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

17/12/2025

Everyone will be busy getting all the Christmas food shopping done and trying to prepare as much as possible before the day so you can relax and enjoy yourselves 🎄

Today we are not trying to be scrooges but thought we would share some food poisoning advice – there are 2.4 million cases of food poisoning every year in the UK and a lot of those are around Christmas 🦃

Here are some top tips from the Food Standards Agency to avoid your family have a dodgy tum over the festive period:

When you go shopping try to take enough bags to separate raw and cooked food 🛒

Make sure you check how long your turkey will take to defrost if it is frozen as this can take much longer than expected (between 3 and 5 days - 10-12 hours per kg) 🦃

Do not wash raw turkey – the splashing spreads germs 🦠

Check the cooking times thoroughly – check that the meat is steaming hot throughout, that there is no pink meat and the juice is clear 🌡

We all love leftovers but make sure you eat soon after or freeze on the day and always reheat thoroughly

Most importantly remember the 4 Cs:

Cleaning (wash hands with soap and warm water)
Chilling (food not you) – make sure your fridge is 5 degrees or below
Cooking (allow 35 - 45 minutes per kg)
Cross Contamination (defrost your meat in a container which catches all the drips)

We hope you have a wonderful meal whether you have turkey or not 🎄

If someone does become unwell stay at home, get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids, small sips 💦
If it is a baby continue to breast of bottle feed, you may need to give smaller amounts more regularly 🤱🍼

Sources: Food Standards Agency, NHS

13/12/2025

Tomorrow will be our last Dinky Medics session of the year and our sessions will return on Sunday 11th Jan.

This weeks session will focus on how we can get help in an emergency, a great life skill for all young children to learn, it would be great to see you there!

If you would like to book on then please follow this link: https://www.happity.co.uk/keepabeat-first-aid/hertfordshire

If you can't make it this week then we wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and a happy new year and we hope to see you back in 2026 for more Dinky Medics fun!

Thankyou to everyone who has joined us at Dinky Medics this year, it has been great meeting you all!

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12/12/2025

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Its almost Christmas and there will be more items than normal with button batteries in and potentially packets lying around 🎄

Did you know how dangerous lithium batteries are to little people? 🔋👧

If the battery becomes stuck within the nose, throat, or food pipe they can, within a matter of hours, cause catastrophic damage

They are hiding in many items all over the house. Some items you may even use every day (car keys and remotes) but at this time of year they are everywhere

Do a hunt around the house and you’ll be surprised how many items contain them

To give you some clues these batteries are often found in:

🔑 Car keys
✅ Remote control for tv or fairy lights
✅ Calculator
✅ Kitchen Scales
✅ Bathroom scales
✅ Small flashing toys and the remote controls
✅ Christmas decorations
✅ 3D Glasses
✅ Thermometers
✅ Nightlights

How many can you find?

Make sure to keep unused batteries out of reach and dispose of used batteries properly as these can still cause damage - most supermarkets have collection buckets for used batteries

If your child swallows a battery follow this advice
☎️ Call 999 or take them straight to Urgent Care
🔋Take the battery package or the item it came from with you
🍼🥪 Don’t allow food or drink and don’t encourage them to be sick

Have a Happy and Safe Festive Time

10/12/2025

Its and this week we are talking about the difference between gagging and choking as its been a while since we posted this

This topic comes up most frequently when you start to wean your baby, some babies have no problem at all and other take a little longer to get use to all the new reflexes, tastes and textures

The most common time for parents to join us either online or in person is around weaning time as it can make people so anxious

Gagging is a normal reflex to protect the airway but can occasionally be a warning sign of a choking event

Gagging is usually loud and is accompanied by coughing and spluttering

Eyes may water and your baby may look quite red

Remember ‘Able to cough - hands off’ 🥵

DO NOT be tempted to intervene yet - give them encouragement and stay calm

If they begin to choke this is when an object is partially or completely blocking their airway

You may notice their colour start to change to pale or blue and their cough may weaken or they may be silent

Remember ‘unable to breathe - its time to relieve’ 😱

This is when we need to intervene and perform our choking manoeuvres, you can access a downloadable choking guide through our website or even better join us in person or online to learn these vital skills

www.keepabeat.com/weaningandchoking

07/12/2025

We loved seeing our adorable Dinky Medics getting stuck into today’s lesson on bumps and bruises 🤕

With just one session left before Christmas - focusing on what to do in an emergency - it’s the perfect time to come along and give it a try 🚑

We'd love to have you join us! ⭐

‼️𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘:‼️ https://www.happity.co.uk/keepabeat-first-aid/hertfordshire

06/12/2025

‼️Dinky Medics Reminder‼️

Don’t forget - our session is 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟎.𝟏𝟓-𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦. See you there for some hands-on learning and fun!

𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://www.happity.co.uk/keepabeat-first-aid/hertfordshire

05/12/2025

Lots of us will now be starting to wrap all the toys for Christmas 🎄This is such an exciting time but don't forget about safety!

When we look at suitable toys for our children we are often drawn to brightly coloured, sometimes, themed toys that they know the characters of, but do we actually think about whether that toy is safe

Often gifts are bought online and it is not always obvious where that product is coming from and whether the product will fall within UK safety standards

To check safety you can look for CE marks that state whether the toy complies with European safety legislation or Lion marks which show the toy has been made by a member of the British Toy and Hobby Association

Always check the age range listed on the toy, often this is to do with small parts that can be a choking hazard, we all know babies and toddlers put everything in their mouths

Toys with magnets and button batteries can be particularly hazardous so need an extra special check (see next weeks post for button battery safety)

If toys are second hand make sure there are no sharp edges, that battery coverings are working correctly and there are no loose parts. Never donate damaged toys to charity as someone could end up injured

Be cautious of toys that may have a lanyard to carry around the neck such as walkie talkies, pretend mobile phones and some dressing up outfits as these can be a strangulation hazard

With cuddly toys. regularly check for loose eyes, noses, wear and tear etc as these can be a choking hazard or reveal sharp edges

Just remember its not spoiling their fun to keep them safe! 🎅🎄💖

Sources: CAPT, ROSPA, BTHA

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