Mini First Aid Merseyside

20/04/2026

Every year, thousands of infants need medical care for poisoning from products commonly found in and around the home.

Items such as cleaning products, cosmetics, medicines, alcohol and gardening products.

If you are planning some spring cleaning in your home over the coming weeks, make sure you keep products in a secure location, in high cupboards or locked storage so that little hands can’t access easily. Also be careful when you are in the middle of cleaning, that you don’t leave the cleaning product sitting anywhere that could be reached by your child.

Poisoning can happen after swallowing, touching, or breathing in a harmful substance.

Symptoms may take a few hours or days to start, so it's important to get medical advice quickly if there's a chance you or someone else could have poisoning.

*Symptoms of poisoning can depend on what caused it, and may include:

Feeling sick or being sick
Diarrhoea
Feeling sleepy
Blurred vision
High temperature, or feeling hot, cold or shivery
Confusion
Difficulty breathing
Seizures (fits)
Loss of consciousness

If you suspect your child might have swallowed something toxic:

⚠️Get medical help immediately, call 111 or 999
⚠️Don’t let your child drink anything
⚠️Don’t make your child sick
⚠️If you know what they have swallowed, try to take a sample to hospital
⚠️Residual chemicals on the skin should be rinsed with plenty of water

For lots more advice, check the Mini First Aid blog link in the comments 💚

*Source: NHS

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02/04/2026

Not all signs are obvious. Some are quiet, subtle and easy to miss when you’re running on little sleep and just trying to get through the day.
As parents, we’re constantly told “every child develops at their own pace”, and that’s true. But it’s also okay to notice when something feels different.
Autism can present in many ways, especially in young children, and early signs aren’t always obvious. Some things to gently look out for include:
🟢Not responding to their name
🟢Limited or no eye contact
🟢Not smiling back when you smile at them
🟢Becoming very upset by certain sounds, smells or textures
🟢Repetitive movements like hand flapping, rocking or finger flicking
🟢Delayed speech or talking less than other children their age
🟢Less interest in pretend play
🟢Repeating the same words or phrases
Seeing one or even a few of these signs doesn’t automatically mean a child is autistic, but noticing patterns over time is important.
💚Trust your instincts. You know your child better than anyone.💚
If you do have concerns, you’re never wasting anyone’s time by asking for advice. Speaking to your health visitor, GP or special educational needs (SENCO) staff at your child’s school can help you get reassurance or the right support early on.
At Mini First Aid, we’re here to give you confidence, not just in emergencies, but in understanding your child and knowing when to seek help.
You’re doing an amazing job 💚

20/03/2026

To all those who celebrate we wish you happy and safe day with your families and loved ones 💚

15/03/2026

12/03/2026

Exciting news from Mini First Aid Merseyside - the joining of our fabulous new trainer Alex! With new venues and new classes being added to our website soon - keep a look out for Alex 💚

Hi, I’m Alex 35 years of age, mum of 2 girls one 11 years old and one 1 years old. I am a registered paediatric nurse working within the community delivering school aged immunisations and I have been doing this for nearly 3 years. First aid is a key aspect to my role as a nurse but also important to me as a parent and so I would like to help to deliver the classes to anyone looking to enhance their skills and knowledge.

10/03/2026

What if we told you that a high temperature could cause your child to have a seizure, and many parents have never even heard of it?

It’s called a febrile seizure, and more often than not, when parents come to our baby & child first aid classes, it’s the first time they learn that this can happen.

We never share information to frighten you. We share it because knowledge replaces panic with composure 💚

If your child ever experiences a febrile seizure and you’ve never heard of one before, it can be incredibly distressing. But when you understand what’s happening and what to do, you feel calmer, more confident and in control.

Forewarned really is forearmed when it comes to our little ones.

Swipe/Scroll for clear, simple information every parent should know 💚

24/02/2026