Mini First Aid Edinburgh & the Lothians

27/02/2026

‼️ Our FEBRUARY AND MARCH courses is FULL ‼️

🚨 Book Now for APRIL onwards – Paediatric First Aid Qualification Course! 🚨

Whether you're a childminder, nursery staff, or work with children in any capacity – first aid training can save lives.

Our next Mini First Aid Paediatric First Aid Qualification course is now open for bookings! 🙌

🧠 Why train with Mini First Aid?
✅ Fully accredited qualification
✅ Expert trainers with real-life experience
✅ Practical, engaging & confidence-boosting
✅ Trusted nationwide by parents and professionals

💙 We're proud to be a preferred training provider for SCMA (Scottish Childminding Association) – and if you're a member, you’ll receive an exclusive discount on your course fee!

📅 Don’t miss out – places fill fast!
🔗 Book here: https://edinburgh.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/workplace-first-aid-courses

26/02/2026

👶🩹 Baby & Child First Aid Classes (for parents & carers) 🩹👶

Would you know what to do in an emergency?

Our informal 2-hour Baby & Child First Aid classes are designed for parents, carers, grandparents & anyone looking after little ones. Learn life-saving skills in a relaxed, friendly setting.

📍 £30pp | ⏰ 2 hours | 🧠 Confidence for life

📅 Spaces are limited – book your spot now:
👉 https://edinburgh.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

25/02/2026

This happened ⬇️

We are on the Scotlands Women Podcast!!!

This is the trailer. Full episode later today 🎉

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xaKy0NHOM30NXShZXjXx5?si=Oo3O2UzASQykmZNLx39m-g&t=245&ct=245

Scotland's Women · Episode

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! 💚

21/02/2026

Is it just a sore throat…or something more? 👅

Sore throats are very common in children, especially during cold and flu season which is right now!

Most sore throats are caused by viruses and will get better on their own with rest, fluids and appropriate pain relief. A viral sore throat often comes with a runny nose, cough or other cold symptoms, and antibiotics won’t help.

Sometimes, though, a sore throat may be:

Tonsillitis, which is an inflammation of the tonsils. Your child may have a very sore throat, red or swollen tonsils, pain when swallowing, a fever, earache and just feel generally very poorly.

In more severe cases, you might see pus-filled spots or white patches on the tonsils, and/or swollen glands in the neck.

Tonsillitis is usually viral and will get better on its own but can sometimes be bacterial and require antibiotics. To help treat the symptoms, ensure your child gets plenty of rest, age-appropriate medication and cool drinks to soothe the throat.

It could also be Strep A which is a common type of bacteria which can cause a range of flu-like symptoms, such as high temperature, swollen glands or an aching body, as well as a sore throat. It can also cause a rash or scabs or painful, hot and swollen areas of skin.

Most Strep A infections are not serious and will get better on their own.

If you’re unsure, or if your child has any of the following symptoms, contact NHS 111 or your GP for advice.

- Severe or worsening symptoms that last more that 5-6 days
- Difficulty swallowing or drooling
- A high temperature that isn’t improving
- White patches or pus filled spots on the tonsils
- Signs they are becoming very unwell
- Your child is unable to eat or drink

As always, trust your instincts.

You know your child best 💚

17/02/2026

We can’t wait to attend the East Lothian Parenthood Collective baby fayre.

There are lots of amazing businesses coming along including The Wee Sleep Coach, Baby Sensory East Lothian MerbabiesMilk on the Move North Star Nurture Wild Tide Yoga and lots more.

See you all there. 💚💚💚

16/02/2026

Workplace first aid training shouldn’t feel like a tick-box exercise - it should leave you feeling calm, confident, and ready to act when it matters most.

In our latest blog, I’ve shared a little more about our approach to Paediatric First Aid and Emergency First Aid at Work and why we focus on inclusive, supportive, real-life learning that truly sticks.

If you’re considering training for your team, nursery, or workplace, have a read here 👇

When you think about workplace first aid training, you might picture a very formal, tick-box exercise, something you have to do rather than...

15/02/2026

You have probably all heard someone say that you should let a cut or wound ‘breathe’ to heal better or quicker, meaning you should leave it uncovered.

But leaving a cut open doesn’t help it heal and it can make it easy for germs to get in!

When it comes to minor cuts and grazes, the priority is infection prevention. And that means one thing:

Wounds need to be cleaned and covered, however small.

Here’s what to do:

Clean it
- Use soap and water at home, or saline or wipes if you’re out and about
- Start in the middle of the wound and wipe outwards once
- Bin the wipe and use a fresh one each time (so that you don’t spread germs around)

Cover it
- Use a plaster or dressing to protect it while it heals
- This helps keep dirt and bacteria out while the skin repairs itself

Choosing a fun plaster and adding a bravery sticker (like the ones in our first aid kits!) can also really cheer little ones up

So, the next time someone says “just let it breathe”, you’ll know better!

Clean it, cover it and protect it!

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12/02/2026

Our trainer,Richard had a lovely day at Thirty Knots teaching a group Emergency First Aid at Work ⛑️

10/02/2026

You probably know a child who would be described as being ‘on the spectrum’ or who has had or is waiting for a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

But are there really more children living with autism now than a few decades ago, or are we simply better at spotting the signs and diagnosing now?

We chatted with Dr Hannah Hobson, lecturer in Psychology, who leads a specialist research lab on autism and language disorders to answer all your questions and dispel the myths and misunderstandings about autism and the autism ‘spectrum’.

You can listen to our chat on our podcast - just search Family Health by Mini First Aid wherever you get your podcasts and head to episode 26.

09/02/2026

🎉 WIN a FREE Mini First Aid Early Years Class for Your Nursery! 🎉

We’re giving 3 private nurseries the chance to welcome Mini First Aid for our award-winning Early Years session — completely FREE 💚

🐻 In this fun, interactive class, children learn:
✔️ What happens to their body if they get hurt
✔️ How an adult can help them
✔️ How to get help in an emergency
✔️ Simple first aid skills to build confidence if someone becomes unwell

📌 How to enter:
Nursery to Email lyndsey@minifirstaid.co.uk by close of business on 13th February.

🎉 Winners announced: 16th February

📅 T&Cs:
• 3 nurseries chosen at random
• Maximum 15 children per session
• Classes must be taken by the end of May

👉 Tag your nursery or share this post with them so they don’t miss out! 💚

05/02/2026

Do you know we work in partnership with the Scottish Childminding Association?