KeepaBeat First Aid Hertfordshire

KeepaBeat First Aid Hertfordshire 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......

Take a good look around your home – do you think you have any dangerous poisoning items that would be attractive to a ...
27/03/2026



Take a good look around your home – do you think you have any dangerous poisoning items that would be attractive to a child ❓❓❓

Just because you know they are dangerous doesn’t mean your child does
Things that are dangerous often come in brightly coloured plastic bottles or squidgy, sensory feeling capsules or packets that make a nice noise when you scrunch them – why wouldn’t a child want to touch or taste them

Laundry
Laundry capsules are usually colourful and feel nice to squeeze but are full of dangerous chemicals if swallowed – most often we keep them where it is convenient next to the washing machine, but are they in a safe container away from little fingers❓

Medication
The most common cause of poisoning in children is medication – the packets make a nice noise when you scrunch them and the tablets are often brightly coloured like sweets. Keep medication locked away in a high place wherever possible, if they are in your bag put them in a separate, closable purse or pouch and always know how many are currently in the pack in case of emergency

Cleaning products
Is the bleach in your bathroom right next to the toilet❓ Do you often have your baby/child in the bathroom with you when taking a shower or getting ready for the day❓

Cleaning products usually have safety caps but we all know adults find them harder than children to open. Put them on a high shelf or in a closed cabinet to prevent accidental access

Never decant cleaning products or chemicals into unlabelled containers

If you suspect any type of poisoning go straight to your nearest Urgent Care centre taking the product with you

Sources: CAPT, NHS, ROSPA

Its not long to go until Easter Weekend so we thought we would share some tips for keeping safe 🐰🐣The toppings on thi...
25/03/2026



Its not long to go until Easter Weekend so we thought we would share some tips for keeping safe 🐰🐣

The toppings on this cake are just the right size and shape to get stuck in a child’s airway. Solid eggs are very difficult to break into smaller pieces and usually say on the packet not for under 4s

Marshmallows may seem soft and not a hazard but when they come into contact with moisture they become sticky and expand so if a child is distracted and inhales one it becomes very difficult to get out

Another hazard around Easter weekend will be small toys that may not be suitable for their age group - particular eggs have little appealing toys within the plastic shell, these often contain very small parts that children could put in their mouths and are not age appropriate

If you are not confident in what to do when a child chokes please come along to one of our face to face classes or join our online weaning class - all of these are available to book on the website

You can find our downloadable choking guide at www.keepabeat.com/chokinghazards

World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day which advocates for, and promotes inclusion for, people with Down Synd...
21/03/2026

World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day which advocates for, and promotes inclusion for, people with Down Syndrome

It is celebrated on the 21st to signify the triplicating of the 21st chromosome - it is also highlighted by the campaign as the chromosomes look like mismatched socks

This years theme is ‘Together Against Loneliness’ which highlights how people with Down Syndrome and their family members can experience increased loneliness

Loneliness is much more than feeling sad, it affects mental and physical health

Lots of factors can affect why someone might feel lonely but stigma, discrimination and lack of inclusion can increase it

A study by Mencap showed people with intellectual disabilities are 7 times more likely to feel lonely

To support this campaign make sure that you are inclusive, if you work in a public space make it welcoming, build relationships with people who may need a little extra support and time, these are basic human rights that everyone deserves

For further information and support go to www.worlddownsyndromeday.org

Today is Red Nose Day 🔴 a fundraising campaign created by Comic Relief to end child poverty throughout the world 😊We t...
20/03/2026



Today is Red Nose Day 🔴 a fundraising campaign created by Comic Relief to end child poverty throughout the world 😊

We thought we would take this opportunity to talk about first aid for noses 👃

Nosebleeds are very common in children but can be a bit scary and upsetting

🔴 Sit them down with the head tipped forwards
🔴 Pinch the soft part of the nose for up to 10 minutes
🔴Tell them no picking 👆🏻 or blowing 🤧
🔴 If it’s still bleeding after 30 minutes seek professional advice

Children also regularly stick things up their noses 👃

In the first instance encourage them to blow their nose as it may come out 🤧

If it appears lodged leave it where it is and take your child to A&E or a minor injuries unit

Depending on your child’s age try and show how to breathe through their mouth instead of their nose

Common objects found up noses include beads, food, Lego, playdoh and pebbles

🔋if it is any kind of battery then this is an emergency 🚨

For all our advice on what to do with objects in noses please follow the link to our blog post https://www.keepabeat.com/firstaidfornoses or click the link in our bio

Source: NHS

Every month we run live, online First Aid For Weaning sessionsThese sessions are perfect for anyone that's starting th...
18/03/2026



Every month we run live, online First Aid For Weaning sessions

These sessions are perfect for anyone that's starting the weaning journey with their baby

One of the biggest worries for parents is that their baby may choke and they wouldn’t know what to do

Feeling confident is key when you start your weaning journey! 🥦🥕🍓
💪Learn how to prep food safely
🥵😰Learn how to recognise the difference between gagging and choking
😌Learn how to react if your child is gagging
🖐🏽🚑Know how to start emergency treatment if your child was to choke
🥜learn how to recognise symptoms of allergies

Our sessions are just £11.99 per person! The next one is Wednesday 25th March at 11am and can be booked at https://www.keepabeat.com/firstaidforweaning

Huge thank you to for the sponsorship of a Junior Medic session in .first.school we had the best time teaching year 3/4...
16/03/2026

Huge thank you to for the sponsorship of a Junior Medic session in .first.school we had the best time teaching year 3/4 our Junior Medic Basic First Aid session. Children learnt how to stay safe, spot hazards, how to deal with a small wound, how to stop a big bleed, burns and head bumps! More sponsors needed so please do get in touch if you can help. Sponsor a session from just £150

We would like to wish everyone a Happy Mothers Day however you like to spend it or whoever you spend it with 💙❤Our cla...
15/03/2026



We would like to wish everyone a Happy Mothers Day however you like to spend it or whoever you spend it with 💙❤

Our classes are open to all but a very high percentage are mothers and we are very grateful for your custom and for all the people you bring with you

Our final post for Safer Sleep week is around dressing your baby for sleep for the temperature of the room. The risk o...
13/03/2026



Our final post for Safer Sleep week is around dressing your baby for sleep for the temperature of the room. The risk of SIDS increases if your baby becomes too hot

The ideal room temperature for your baby is 16-20 degrees so an accurate room thermometer is a good buy 🌡

If the room drops below 16 degrees don't over compensate by adding extra blankets, either add an extra layer of clothing or use a higher tog sleeping bag

When the room is between 16 and 20 degrees use either an appropriate tog sleeping bag or lightweight blankets firmly tucked under the armpits

if the room gets hotter than 20 degrees in hot weather it is fine to sleep your baby in just a vest or nappy

🌞 it won't be long before we are sharing our annual hot weather advice of how to cool your babies room down in the summer 🌞

** Please note this is just a guide for safety and you should still feel your baby regardless of room temperature to see if they feel hot **

Source:

Todays post focusses on the main theme of The Lullaby Trusts campaign this year which is 'Keep it Simple, Keep it Safe...
12/03/2026



Todays post focusses on the main theme of The Lullaby Trusts campaign this year which is 'Keep it Simple, Keep it Safe'

The safest place for babies to sleep is in a clear cot (in the same room as you) with a firm, flat, waterproof mattress and lightweight bedding, appropriate for the temperature (see tomorrows post)

NO - toys, quilts, pillows, bumpers or sleep products

Their clear space can be a cot, crib, moses basket or pram carrycot - if safely bed sharing they need their own clear space (see The Lullaby Trust for further advice)

Source: The Lullaby Trust

10/03/2026

Harlow mums to be, a lovely session for you this week.

09/03/2026

Just a few pics from our amazing Dinky Medics session yesterday! 🚑

Everyone had such a great time, and Teddy felt much better thanks to our wonderful team of medics.

Why not come along and see the fun for yourselves? 🩹✨

🗓 Sunday
⏰ 10:10–11:00
👶 Ages 2–5
📍 Allenbury's Sports & Social Club

If you’ve been thinking about booking, now’s your chance, but be quick, spaces are filling fast!

👇 Secure your spot today and join us tomorrow! 🚑✨
http://www.keepabeat.com/hertfordshire/

𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬 ...

This week is The Lullaby Trust Safer Sleep Week – the week aims to raise awareness around keeping our babies safer and ...
09/03/2026



This week is The Lullaby Trust Safer Sleep Week – the week aims to raise awareness around keeping our babies safer and reducing the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)

This years theme is all about 'Baby Necessities' and is highlighting the best way to keep our babies safer is 'Keep it Safe, Keep it Simple'

We will be sharing information throughout the week but today we will start with some facts and figures, the figures can be very upsetting to read but highlight how important it is to raise awareness

Around 4 babies a week, in the UK, die of SIDS
87% of SIDS happen in the first 6 months which is one of the reasons for keeping your baby in the same room as you every time they sleep, this halves the risk
Mothers under age 20 have a 4 times higher risk of losing a baby to SIDS
Sleeping on a sofa is a 50 times higher risk
Smoking around babies increases the risk by a third
Sleeping your baby on their back to sleep reduces the risk by 6 times – since the Back to Sleep campaign in 1991 SIDS has reduced by 81%
Babies born with a low birth weight (2.5kg or under) are 4 times more at risk

We don't share this information to upset anyone, it is shared in the hope that just one person might see it and think, I didn't know that 💙

For further advice on safer sleep go to The Lullaby Trust who share vital information year round not just in Safer Sleep Week

Sources: The Lullaby Trust , UNICEF UK

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