Daisy First Aid Cambridge

09/03/2026

🔷️ This week is safer sleep week, which is an awareness campaign from our friends at



🔸️Their safer sleep advice has saved the lives of over 30,000 babies since 1991.



🔹️Following these guidelines will help keep your baby safe and well and reduce the risk of SIDS.



🔸️ SIDS is thankfully rare, but it’s important to be aware of it because it can still happen, and getting into a safer sleep routine will reduce the risk.



➡️ Swipe for safer sleep tips.



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09/03/2026

Excellent course - so informative. Was delivered in a nice, speedy pace. Answered all questions we had as a group and made us all feel really comfortable.

Excellent course - so informative. Was delivered in a nice, speedy pace. ★★★★★

08/03/2026

🔷️ Women are less likely to receive CPR from bystanders during cardiac arrest.

🔹️Research highlighted by the British Heart Foundation and Resuscitation Council UK shows hesitation, fear, and lack of training all contribute to this gap.

🔶️ But CPR is simple, and doing something is always better than doing nothing.

🔸️ Defibrillator pads work best on bare skin. Remove or cut the bra.

❤️ Let’s close the gap.
❤️ Learn CPR.
❤️ Share awareness.
❤️ Save lives.

07/03/2026

🔷️ Why is crying after a bump to the head often reassuring?

🔹️ Because it usually means your child is conscious, responsive, and breathing normally. Crying is a natural reaction to pain, shock, and fright and can be a good sign right after a bump.

🔶️ BUT keep watching them closely afterwards for at least 24 hours. If they display any of the following symptoms, take them to A&E or call 999 immediately.

🔸️If your baby or child has:

- Lost consciousness (even briefly)
- Difficulty staying awake or keeping their eyes open
- A fit (seizure)
- Fallen from a height more than 1 metre or 5 stairs
- Problems with their vision or hearing
- A black eye without direct injury to the eye
- Clear fluid coming from their ears or nose
- Bleeding from their ears or bruising behind their ears
- Numbness or weakness in part of their body
- Problems with walking, balance, understanding, speaking, or writing
- Hit their head at speed, such as in a car crash, being hit by a car or bike, or a diving accident
- A head wound with something inside it or a dent to the head
- Been crying more than usual (especially in babies and young children)
- Vomited since the injury
- Had a change in behaviour, like being more irritable, losing interest in things, or being easily distracted (especially in children under 5)

🔹️ Crying can be reassuring in the moment, but it’s what happens next that really matters.

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05/03/2026

📚 This World Book Day, we’re celebrating the magic of stories, the power of imagination, and all the wonderful adventures waiting inside the pages of a good book. From bedtime favourites to well-loved classics, every story helps children learn, dream, and grow.



👨‍🎓And did you know? A love of reading is strongly linked with academic success, too. So it’s good to start them young!

❤️ Here are some of my favourites

❓️Which ones do you remember from your childhood? And which ones do you read to your little ones now?

✔️Share your favourite book to read with your little ones at bedtime in the comments



📖 Happy World Book Day!

04/03/2026

save a life song
chest compressions should be between 100–120 BPM — here are some songs that hit the right tempo:

• “Where Is My Husband!” – RAYE (~116 BPM)
• “Nice To Meet You” – Myles Smith (~115 BPM)
• “Messy” – Lola Young (~111 BPM)
• “Man I Need” – Olivia Dean (~119 BPM)

Saving lives, one beat at a time. 🫀

British Heart Foundation

02/03/2026

CPR tip you’ll never forget 👇

Chest compressions should be 100–120 per minute.
Yes… that means you can literally save a life to the beat of Stayin’ Alive 🕺

At ~103 BPM, it’s the perfect tempo to keep those compressions strong and steady.

What other songs sit in that lifesaving 100–120 BPM range? Drop them below ⬇️🚑

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28/02/2026

🔷️ Chicken pox is doing the rounds again at the moment. Here’s how to spot it and the do’s and don’ts when it comes to treating it.

🔹️ An itchy, spotty rash is the main symptom of chickenpox. It can be anywhere on the body.

🔶️ Chickenpox happens in 3 stages. But new spots can appear while others are becoming blisters or forming a scab.

Stage 1: small spots appear

The spots can:
be anywhere on the body, including inside the mouth and around the ge****ls, which can be painful
spread or stay in a small area
be red, pink, darker or the same colour as surrounding skin, depending on your skin tone
be harder to see on brown and black skin

Stage 2: the spots become blisters

The spots fill with fluid and become blisters. The blisters are very itchy and may burst.

Stage 3: the blisters become scabs

The spots form a scab. Some scabs are flaky while others leak fluid.
Before or after the rash appears, you might also get:
a high temperature
aches and pains, and generally feeling unwell
loss of appetite

➡️ Swipe for photos and the do’s and don’ts of treating a child with chickenpox.

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27/02/2026

⛑️ Learn paediatric first aid from the comfort of your own home with this interactive, live online class for parents and grandparents, carers.

🔸️2 hour parent class
Focuses on babies and children up to 12 years.

🔸️ 1 hour baby essentials.
Perfect for those expecting or just had a baby.

🔷️ Or join me on the 25th of April for an interactive, hands-on first aid session!
You’ll get the chance to practice CPR, choking response, recovery positions, and learn how to handle burns, anaphylaxis, and so much more.
Don’t miss this opportunity to build life-saving skills in a fun, supportive environment

Book at https://bookwhen.com/daisyfirstaidcambridge

26/02/2026

👶Welcoming a new baby is a huge change, especially for older siblings.

🧸 Here are some gentle, practical ways to help them feel secure, loved, and included during those early weeks.

🔷️ Plan the first meeting
🔸️ if you can, avoid holding the baby when they first meet. Free arms mean you can give your older child lots of cuddles first, then bring baby in together.

🔷️ Prepare your visitors
🔸️ Ask friends and family to make a fuss of your older child, too. A small gift just for them can really help them feel included.

🔷️ Avoid calling them “the big one”
🔸️ It can feel quite jarring for a child who has always been the baby. Try not to change expectations overnight and ask others to do the same.

🔷️Get them their own baby
🔸️ A doll they can feed, cuddle, or change alongside you can be a lovely way to play and feel involved.

🔷️ Invest in a good sling
🔸️ A sling can be a real lifesaver with a newborn and a toddler. Baby stays close and content while your hands are free for play and cuddles.

🔷️ Create a special feeding box
🔸️ Save a box of activities just for feeding times. It comes out while you feed the baby and goes away again afterwards.

🔷️ Don’t “blame” the baby
🔸️ Try swapping “I can’t, I’m holding the baby” for “my hands are busy right now, I’ll help you as soon as I can”.

🔷️ Take time for one-to-one moments
🔸️ Even short pockets of time can mean the world. If you can, step away from the baby and focus fully on your older child.

❤️ There is no perfect way to do this. Be kind to yourself, take it one day at a time, and remember that love is not divided. It grows.

24/02/2026

🔷️ Are you worried about your baby’s head shape? Here’s what you need to know…

🔶️️ it’s normal for babies to develop a slightly flattened head after spending lots of time lying on their back. This is called flat head syndrome, and it comes in two types:

🔸️ Plagiocephaly – One side of the head flattens, making it look uneven or asymmetrical. The ears may be misaligned, and the forehead might bulge slightly.
🔸️Brachycephaly – The back of the head flattens, making the head wider, sometimes causing the forehead to stick out.

🔷️ Flat head syndrome affects about 1 in 5 babies, and in most cases, it’s not a cause for concern. It doesn’t affect brain development and usually improves naturally as your baby grows and starts moving more.

🔹️When Should You Seek Advice?

🔹️If you’re worried about your baby’s head shape or notice, they have trouble turning their head, speak to your GP, or health visitor. They can check your baby and suggest helpful tips.

🔶️ What Can You Do to Help?

- Give your baby tummy time during the day.
- Switch between a sling, sloping chair, and flat surface to reduce pressure on one area.
- Move toys and mobiles to encourage head turning.
- Alternate sides when feeding and carrying.
- Limit time in car seats and prams when possible.

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