Mini First Aid

29/07/2025

If you have ever experienced mastitis, you will know how painful it is and how awful it can make you feel.

Usually, mastitis can be treated at home and eases within 12-24 hours but for some women mastitis recurs every couple of weeks. This could be because there may be ongoing issues with breastfeeding attachment, position, or supply, or because a previous infectious mastitis was not resolved with antibiotics.

Please chat with your GP if you have treated your symptoms at home but they are still not easing after 12-24hrs.

And for lots more helpful information and guidance, search for Episode 31 of the Family Health Podcast where we chat with midwife Cathy who has a wealth of experience with this condition.

We would love to know if this is something you have experienced and if you have any tips for our followers on ways that you eased your symptoms 💚


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28/07/2025

When it comes to your little one, knowing what to do before help arrives can make all the difference.

That’s where our Baby & Child first aid classes come in. Sessions are practical, with hands-on practice of the techniques and skills you might need in the event of an emergency. You will leave feeling confident and empowered!

💚 2 hours
💚 Suitable from pregnancy onwards (pre-crawling babies welcome to attend!)
💚 Covers first aid from birth to 18 years
💚 Designed for parents, grandparents, carers, and anyone looking after children

Click the link in the comments, pop in your postcode on the classes page, and book your peace of mind learning experience today.

28/07/2025

Thank you Condé Nast Traveller UK for including our Mini First Aid kit in your 'Best First Aid Kits for Travel' article 💚

Find the link to purchase in the comments!

These first aid kits ensure that you're prepared for whatever your travels might bring

27/07/2025

If your child is facing a planned procedure or an unexpected trip to the operating theatre, the idea of surgery can be really daunting for them and for you.

This week's blog is from an incredible Family Health podcast episode we recorded with Dr. Ed Rothera, Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist at Leeds Children’s Hospital. With years of experience, Ed has supported thousands of families through the surgical process, helping to reduce fear and build confidence through compassionate care and expert knowledge.

This blog breaks down Ed’s invaluable advice so you can feel informed, reassured, and ready if your child ever needs an operation.

Whether your child is facing a planned procedure or an unexpected trip to theatre, the idea of surgery can be a daunting one - for them an...

26/07/2025

You're not imagining it. There may be more wasps around at the moment due to the dry and warm weather.

Check out our post yesterday all about how to treat a wasp sting if it happens!

Wasps are having a good year following a cooler summer in 2024 - so how can we live alongside them without a sting?

25/07/2025

We all love a park on a summer's day, but maybe less so if it's filled with wasps, right?!

In a recent BBC News article, Prof Seirian Sumner of University College London said that her gut feeling is that "all the signs are, based on the weather and other insect populations, it is going to be a good year for wasps".*

If you are heading to a park or summer garden this weekend, take care and swipe through our slides to find out about how to treat a sting if it happens.

* https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz7ld2jgqz2o

23/07/2025

Staycationing or jetting off to sunnier climes, our two-kit double-act is perfect for home and away!

This home & away set includes both of our award-winning first aid kits, which provide everything you need for any unexpected emergency in the home, or while you are having fun on holiday.

The large Family First Aid Kit comes complete with 115 essential items to treat head bumps, cuts and grazes, burns and more. It also contains a digital thermometer and paramedic-approved cutting shears.

The mini First Aid Kit is perfect for your beachbag, backpack or changing bag for when you are out and about to help treat minor injuries away from home.

A match made in heaven!

Make sure you are prepared for accidents home and away 💚 You can pick up a kit when you attend any Mini First Aid class (with the advantage of no delivery charge!) or buy now from the link in the comments.

23/07/2025

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Checking in can make a big difference 🌼 If you know someone who's expecting or recently had a baby, you might feel unsure about what to say or do! But just checking in can mean the world.

Here are a few gentle ways to show you care:
💬 Send a quick message: "Thinking of you, how are things going?"
☕ Offer a cuppa (in person or virtually)
🍲 Drop off a home-cooked meal or a treat
💚 Let them know you're there to listen, no pressure and no judgement

Find a local community of parents by joining NCT Antenatal classes 🔗 https://www.nct.org.uk/courses-workshops/nct-antenatal-course

23/07/2025

Our founder Kate joined Giovanna Fletcher on the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast this week as part of their Parenting SOS series.

Head to wherever you find podcasts to hear Kate chat all about accident prevention, what to do in an emergency and how to feel confident and empowered about delivering first aid to your baby or child 💚

Thanks for having us Happy Mum Happy Baby!

21/07/2025

A fabulous induction session for our newest Mini First Aid trainer recruits.

Our franchise organisation is ever-growing, with our franchisees regularly onboarding freelance trainers in order to be able to put on more of the wide range of classes Mini First Aid offers.

If you would like to join the team but perhaps know that there is already an active franchisee in your area, why not consider joining us as a freelance trainer - you'll receive the training and support you require from your franchisee and the wider business and be joining the UK's largest paediatric first aid provider.

https://www.minifirstaid.co.uk/join-us

20/07/2025

With the devastating news last week that a child in Liverpool died after contracting measles, we thought it would be a good time to remind you about what measles is and how to prevent or deal with an infection.

Please speak to your GP if you have concerns about vaccinations 💚

19/07/2025

We know how confusing it can feel when your little one is poorly. Do I call 999, ring 111, or book a GP appointment? Am I wasting time - or worse, wasting someone else’s? And how do I make sure I make the most of my precious 10 minutes with the doctor?

For this week's blog, we chat to Dr Lowri Hext - busy mum, GP and Mini First Aid trainer Mini First Aid Swansea, The Vale & Valleys who shares her insider knowledge to help families navigate the health system with confidence.

At Mini First Aid, we know how confusing it can feel when your little one is poorly. Do I call 999, ring 111, or book a GP appointment? Am...