Daisy First Aid Ely and surrounding areas

15/04/2026

Is there an ideal age gap between siblings?

We know that every family is unique, and these things aren't generally within our control.

Whether your little ones are very close in age or have a few years between them, we'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences! What would you say is the ideal age gap between siblings?

Drop a comment below and let us know what the age gap is between your children if you have more than one little one.

14/04/2026

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13/04/2026

12/04/2026

At our AGM, we took a moment to celebrate some very special people in the Daisy network with a series of recognition awards, presented by our founder and CEO, Jenni Dunman. These awards were all about shining a light on the amazing individuals whose hard work, dedication and Daisy spirit make such a difference behind the scenes and out in the community every single day.
Caroline
Caroline truly embodies the spirit of Daisy, always showing up with warmth, fun and generosity. She’s a natural team player who makes people feel welcome, supported and connected wherever she goes.
Jude
Jude is at the heart of Daisy, keeping everything running smoothly with calmness, care and consistency. She’s the person so many people rely on for support, and she makes everyone feel reassured, looked after and in safe hands.
Nicole
Nicole has taken full ownership of The Baby Shows across the UK, bringing professionalism, warmth and incredible organisation to every event. She represents Daisy First Aid so brilliantly in front of thousands of families each year, and her impact is huge.
Fay
Fay has brought so much confidence, energy and ownership to her role, and it’s making a real impact. From brilliant, engaging TikTok content to taking the lead on partnerships, she’s not just doing the role, she’s elevating it.
Keri
Keri shows up on socials with such consistency, clarity and calm confidence, creating content that feels valuable, engaging and genuinely helpful. She’s not just sharing advice, she’s building real trust.
Feola
Feola has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to help raise the standard of everything we deliver, from rewriting manuals to updating lesson plans and assets. Thanks to her care, focus and commitment, our courses are stronger, clearer and better than ever.
The special thing about Daisy First Aid is that it attracts incredibly kind and warm people who make up a team of people who genuinely care and support each other.
Want to join the team? Email us info@daisyfirstaid.com to find out more.

11/04/2026

A mum shared to help raise awareness of the dangers of magnets.
She received a phone call from her child’s school to tell her she needed to take her child to hospital because she was experiencing abdominal pain.
Thanks to a widely shared Tik Tok trend, the child and her friend thought it would be cool to make it look like they had a tongue piercing.
Her daughter put a magnet on the top and the bottom of her tongue to see what it would look like. Her friend asked her to lift her tongue up to see the underneath and she accidentally swallowed them.
Why is swallowing magnets so dangerous?
Swallowing magnets can be extremely dangerous because they can attract each other through the walls of the intestines.
If multiple magnets get stuck in different parts of the intestines or bowels, they can pinch together, causing serious damage like perforations or blockages. It's really scary because this can lead to very serious complications if it isn’t dealt with quickly.
That's why if a child swallows any magnets, it's vital to get medical help fast.
Lots of toys for young children contain magnets so it’s important to only buy from reputable, trusted brands that have undergone UK safety testing standards. Look for the UKCA or CE mark.
Thankfully the child in question recovered without requiring surgery or the magnets causing any damage internally as they stayed together but it could have been a very different story.
Thank you so much to this mum (who wished to remain anonymous) for sharing their story and image with us to help warn other parents.
Awards

10/04/2026

Many of you have already been taught by Steve with our Daisy first aid courses.

Good news this week, he is now able to teach our Qualsafe portfolio of courses.

So if you require any of the Qualsafe first aid courses get in contact as we now have more availability of dates to bring you.

As with any of our courses, if you do not see a date advertised, email us and we will work with you to get you trained.

vicky@daisyfirstaid.com

08/04/2026

New government guidance says children under five should ideally have no more than one hour of screen time a day, and under-twos should not be watching screens alone.
The reason behind this guidance is that long periods of screen time, especially when children are watching alone, can have an impact on sleep and physical activity. Both of these are really important for healthy development in the early years.
The advice also encourages parents to avoid fast-paced videos, use screens together where possible, and try simple "screen swaps" like reading a story, chatting at mealtimes, or playing a quick game instead.
And if your child is currently having more screen time than this, please do not panic. For most families, screens are just a normal part of everyday life. And screens are a reality of life whether we like it or not. This guidance is not about guilt or getting everything perfect, it is about helping parents make small, realistic changes where they can.
Little tweaks, like watching together more often or swapping one bit of screen time for play, fresh air or a story, can still make a positive difference.
What are your thoughts on the new guidance? Let us know in the comments.

06/04/2026

Roseola: What you need to know
Roseola is a common childhood infection—swipe for key symptoms and info.
Once your child’s fever is gone, they can return to nursery if they feel well.
No need to wait for the rash to fade.
Call 111 or see a doctor urgently if your child:
- Is under 3 months with a fever 38°C+
- Is 3-6 months with a fever 39°C+
- Has a fever lasting 5+ days
- Refuses fluids/feeds
- Seems unusually unwell
- Has a fever that won’t go down with meds
- Shows dehydration signs (dry nappies, sunken eyes, no tears)
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05/04/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at Daisy First Aid.
We hope your day is full of chocolatey smiles, family cuddles, Easter egg hunts and lovely moments together. Wishing you a fun, happy and relaxing Easter with the people you love most.