Daisy First Aid Epping Forest

21/11/2025

Scarlet Fever is very infectious and can easily be spread to other people so if you think your child might have scarlet fever please keep them off school or nursery.
It's usually easily treated with antibiotics but as always, if you are concerned about your child, please trust your instincts and get advice from a medical professional as soon as possible if you feel your child is becoming more unwell.
If they are displaying the following symptoms please get medical advice as quickly as possible:
Fever
Severe muscle aches
Localised muscle tenderness
Redness at the site of a wound
Unexplained vomiting or diarrhoea
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20/11/2025

If your baby ever cries inconsolably and you can’t calm them, check if it could be a hair tourniquet.

A hair tourniquet, which occurs when a hair or other fibre, such as synthetic thread becomes tightly wrapped around most commonly a toe, and occasionally a finger, ge****ls, or other body parts. The hair or fibre can cut off the circulation to the appendage and damage the nerves, skin tissue and function of that body part.

Hair tourniquets are rare, but it is a medical emergency that needs to be identified and treated promptly to prevent any long-term damage to the tissue.

They are generally seen in infants and toddlers and who can't tell you what's wrong. If your little one becomes very upset or they're not acting themselves it is worth having a look around fingers, toes and ge****ls to make sure they do not have a hair tourniquet.

Look out for swelling, redness or an indentation in the appendage and if you find something seek medical attention immediately.

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19/11/2025

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Colder nights are coming!

It can be tricky to know how to dress your baby for the night when temperatures drop, so here’s a handy guide to help keep them cosy and safe this winter.

Please remember, this is just a guide.

The best way to check if your baby is warm enough is by feeling their chest or the back of their neck - they should feel comfortably warm, not cold or sweaty. If they feel too warm, remove a layer.

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18/11/2025

During the winter months the number of calls made to 999 for ambulances increases by up to 30% vs the summer months. Key factors for this increase are respiratory illnesses, falls and injuries due to icy weather, cardiovascular incidents and mental health emergencies.

Remember, an ambulance should only be called for a serious illness or injury or if someone’s life is in danger. Otherwise NHS 111 will be able to help.

If you do need to call an ambulance doing the things on the list above will help the ambulance find you more quickly and get you to hospital more quickly. Which in turn will help them to help more people.

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17/11/2025

My partner and I went on the 2 hour pediatric first aid course. It covered the main areas of first aid you need to know in an emergency and also what to do with more minor medical conditions. It gave us the chance to put the skills in practice. Excellent delivery and useful content / topics covered in the time we had. Would recommend.

My partner and I went on the 2 hour pediatric first aid course. It covered the main areas of first aid you need to know in an emergency and also what to do with more minor medical conditions. ★★★★★

17/11/2025

Did you know that for every 13 babies born in the UK, one will be born prematurely?

Today is which is an opportunity to raise awareness of premature birth and its impact on families.

Here’s to all the little ones who started their journeys a bit earlier than expected. And to all the parents of babies in the NICU we are sending you love and strength.

No-one ever expects to end up in the NICU which means that most people aren’t prepared for it at all and have no idea what to expect.

If you’ve spent time with your little one in the NICU what advice would you give to other parents going through the same thing?

Let us know in the comments.

14/11/2025

Could you spot the symptoms of diabetes in your child?

If type 1 diabetes is left undiagnosed, it can get really serious, really quickly. But knowing the signs can avoid a medical emergency and save lives.

Knowing the 4Ts can help you spot the four most common signs of type 1 diabetes in both adults and children, and they’re really easy to remember:

Toilet – Going for a wee more often.

Thirsty – Non-stop thirst and drinking more than usual.

Tired – Feeling more tired and having less energy than usual.

Thinner – Unexplained weight loss.

If you are concerned about your child please take them to see a GP as soon as possible.

For more information visit diabetes.org.uk

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13/11/2025

Cellulitis is skin infection that’s treated with antibiotics.

It can become serious if it’s not treated quickly.

Swipe for symptoms and what to do if you suspect your child has cellulitis.

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12/11/2025

Today is World Kindness Day so we though we’d think about kind things we’d have liked to have heard when we our babies were tiny.

What else what you add?

What’s the kindest thing someone said to you when you were navigating those early days with a newborn?

Let us know in the comments.

11/11/2025

On this Remembrance Day, we honour the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we, and our children, could grow up in peace.

History reminds us that we must learn, remember, and teach our little ones the values of empathy, understanding, and acceptance.

Peace isn’t promised; it’s protected every day by how we choose to live and love.
Remembrance is how we honour those who made it possible and learning from the past is how we ensure history never repeats itself.

10/11/2025

Around 3 babies a week still tragically die from SIDS — but many of these deaths could be prevented if all parents knew safer sleep guidelines.

Yes, co-sleeping absolutely is safe and can make those sleepless nights a little easier - but only when done the right way.

The key is to plan ahead, not drift off accidentally without a safe sleep setup.

Safe co-sleeping tips:
• Keep pillows & bedding away from baby’s head 👶
• Always place baby on their back
• No pets or other children in the bed
• Make sure baby can’t fall, get wedged, or trapped
• Never leave baby alone in an adult bed

Do NOT co-sleep if:
• You’ve had alcohol, drugs, or medication that makes you drowsy
• You or anyone in the bed smokes
• Baby was premature or under 2.5kg

Never fall asleep with your baby on a sofa or armchair — this increases the risk of SIDS by 50 times.

Let’s keep our little ones safe while staying close

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09/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for us in the Essex mums Awards 2025!

We are over the moon to have won this year. We were also highly recommended in every category in which we had been nominated!

Thanks from the bottom of our hearts. We are very happy Daisy’s ❤️