Safety First

17/09/2025

First Aid for Burns

17/09/2025

🚑 First Aid Tip of the Day: Dealing with Burns 🔥
Accidents happen in seconds, all it takes is for a hot drink to be spilt, a hot pan to be touched, or too much sun.

Did you know that 95% of burns to children happen in the home.

Knowing what to do in those first few moments can make all the difference to the speed of recovery

👉 What to do for a minor burn:

1️⃣ Cool the burn immediately under cool running water for at least 20 minutes, or as long as the person will tolerate it. Don't use cold water or you risk over cooling the person

2️⃣ Remove any tight clothing, watches, or jewellery before the area swells. If there is clothing stuck to it don't remove this.

3️⃣ Cover with clingfilm. If you don't have access to it, a clean, non-fluffy cloth or sterile dressing will work well. This will reduce the infection risk and give it some protection.

4️⃣ Take over-the-counter pain relief if needed.

🚫 What NOT to do:

❌ Don’t apply butter, oils, toothpaste, or ice—they can make it worse.
❌ Don’t burst blisters (they protect against infection).

⚠️ Seek medical help immediately if:

The burn is large, deep, or on the face, hands, or ge****ls.

The person is a child, elderly, or has other health conditions.
A little knowledge can save lives. Share this with friends and family—because first aid is something everyone should know! ❤️

12/09/2025

Button batteries are a real hazard to young children,
💥make sure the battery compartment is properly shut
💥Keep batteries out of reach of small hands
💥If you suspect one has been swallowed seek medical advice as soon as possible

Flat button batteries may not power your devices, but they can still harm your child.

That’s because modern products are power-hungry. And a ‘flat’ battery that is no longer up to the task of powering your device can still hold a charge powerful enough to burn through a small child’s food pipe, if they swallow one and it gets stuck there.

So, please store flat button batteries in a secure box out of reach until you can safely dispose of them.

Learn more about the risks and what you can do to keep your child safe: https://capt.org.uk/button-battery-safety/

02/09/2025

With the return to school imminent, here are some tips on returning to school with an anaphylaxis

29/08/2025

So while we were out the other day at a beach, my daughter showed me she was bleeding from her foot. As is often the case my plasters were helpfully in my suitcase where we were staying (one day I will learn that if anyone is likely to injure themselves and bleed it is usually her). Luckily there was a first aider on hand.

I thought the first aid was interesting to say the least but kept being batted away. So how would you deal with a bleeding wound?

28/08/2025

Baby sleeping bags with hoods, or those without arm openings, do not meet UK safety standards and are not permitted to be sold here. They can cause babies to suffocate, overheat or die.

Yet far too many are available to buy online.

In fact, a new investigation by Which? found many dangerous baby sleeping bags, similar or identical to products that have been officially recalled for suffocation risks, for sale online.

So, please shop safely.

Sleep bags should be well-fitted, (think neck and arm holes that fit well) so that your baby can’t wriggle down inside.

Plus, any sleep bags with hoods or head coverings should be avoided.

To learn more about shopping safely for your baby, and other dangerous baby products visit: https://capt.org.uk/10-baby-products-that-could-pose-serious-safety-risk/

28/08/2025

Check out our next emergency first aid at work course in Woolwich, perfect for small business owners

Learn how to handle emergencies at work like a pro in our hands-on Emergency First Aid at Work event!

21/08/2025

Read this for important info on home safety with blinds

Small children have been strangled to death after becoming entangled with the looped cord from a window blind.

It happens quickly and silently.

• Safely secure blind cords or chains with a cleat hook or tensioner to keep them away from children. All new blinds should come with these.
• Try to keep furniture well out of the way of blind cords or chains so your toddler can’t climb up and reach them.
• Consider cord-free blinds for children’s rooms

Learn more: https://capt.org.uk/blind-cords/

21/08/2025

A lovely spot for some lunch on my first aid course More2childcare today

18/08/2025

What's the right answer? Would you know what to do in the event of an emergency? If not why not get in touch to book your first aid course today?

16/08/2025

On Thursday The Lodge Pre School held at parent first aid course which was really well received. Thank you to all their support with setting it up, the food was delicious as well. Would you know what to do in an emergency?

11/08/2025

A choking prevention campaign. How would you get your message across?