Daisy First Aid Chelsea, Westminster & The City

23/09/2025

👉 Swipe for the full statement issued by the Chief Safety Officer at MHRA.

👇 Here is the current advice from the NHS on taking paracetamol when pregnant or breastfeeding.

🔹 Paracetamol is the first choice of painkiller if you're pregnant. It's commonly taken during pregnancy and does not harm your baby.

🔹 You can take normal doses of paracetamol if you're breastfeeding.

🔹 Paracetamol is a first-choice painkiller during breastfeeding. It passes into breast milk in very small amounts. The amount of paracetamol your baby gets is far less than what they would get from a dose of paracetamol given to them directly.

🔹 It has been used during breastfeeding for many years without any negative effects on children.

🔹 Always read the instructions that come with the medicine.

‼️Please always follow advice form the NHS and trained medical professionals and contact them if you have any concerns.

22/09/2025

💙This is for all the parents for whom the start of the new school term hasn't been smiley doorstep photos and excited children.

❤️We are sending love to those children and parents of children who struggle to be in a school setting, who perhaps can't be in school as much as their p*ers and for those who don't attend school.

💙We know how incredibly tough the SEN parenting journey can be so if you have found the past few weeks tough we are sending you love.

Image credit: Eliza Fricker

18/09/2025

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❤️Here’s how to recognise and treat conjunctivitis.

 ❤️You don’t need to keep your baby or child or school or nursery if they have conjunctivitis but you’ll need to inform the staff.

✔️👍🏼We always recommend speaking to a pharmacist if you think your child has conjunctivitis💙

Source: NHS



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17/09/2025

🤕 Level 3 class!!!
Had a fantastic and fun time training these ladies last weekend for their Paediatric first aid. A majority of them representing the "Filipina Maternity Infant & childcare professionals" 🥰 Thanks for choosing Daisy first aid to do your class

16/09/2025

👶🏽Newborn baby smell ❤️💙

Hands up if you’ve ever smelled your newborn baby’s head?!

Did you know that a baby’s head has a specific smell that actually has a positive effect on the brain's reward system. Research has shown can make people feel happy and harmonious and we can totally see why!🥰

According to sciencenordic.com, Biologist Johan Lundström, a researcher who specialises in smell, thought it was so wonderful to smell his daughter's head when she was born that he decided to investigate exactly how a baby's body odour affects people, according to an article published on an online Swedish popular science research magazine called forskning.se.

Lundström and his colleagues conducted experiments with 30 women who were asked to smell the inside of hats that had been worn by newborns. At the same time, the researchers studied their brains with a magnetic camera.

The women were also given other smells. When the researchers compared the different images of the women’s brains, it appeared that the baby smell had a similar effect on the brain as drugs used to treat mental illness.

The researchers now hope that a nasal spray with this distinctive baby smell could be developed as new, safe treatment for mental illnesses such as depression.

How amazing is that?!

Do you know anyone with a newborn? TAG them in the comments below!

08/09/2025

I would like to thank Gigi for being such an amazing instructor. She was very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, and made the course really engaging. I learnt a lot and never felt bored at all. The training was very informative and highlighted how vital it is to have this knowledge as parents or for anyone around children. Also you get to keep a booklet with useful information. I would highly recommend this Paediatric First Aid course and will definitely return in three years to renew.

I would like to thank Gigi for being such an amazing instructor. She was very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, and made the course really engaging. ★★★★★

13/08/2025

Ever wondered when your little one will pick a favourite hand? 

Here’s when hand dominance usually reveals itself—and why it matters!

0–12 months: No preference yet — babies are busy exploring with both hands.
1–2 years: You might spot a leaning, but it’s common to switch hands.
2–4 years: A consistent preference begins to shine through — drawing, feeding, playing.
By age 5–6: Most children in the UK show a clear dominant hand, just in time for primary school!

 Did you know?

·  Around 90% of people are right-handed 

·  Only 10% are lefties — and they’re more likely to be creative thinkers! 

·  True ambidexterity (using both hands equally well) is very rare — only about 1% of the population.

Top tip: If your child shows a very strong preference before age 1 — or avoids using one hand — it’s a good idea to check in with a health visitor or GP. Early support can make all the difference

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09/07/2025

🔥 Tag your pregnant friends!! 🔥

🥵 Cor blimey it’s warm out there!! But mamas to be, we’ve got you covered.

Pregnancy + heatwave = not the dream combo… but these easy tips will help you chill out (literally, hopefully).

1️⃣ Cool your pulse points ❄️
Grab a cold flannel and press it on:
- The back of your neck
- Inside your wrists
- Behind your knees + elbows
- Top of your feet
- Ankles + inner thighs

2️⃣ Get yourself a paddling pool 💧
No baby required – just you, some cool water, and a mocktail in hand
(Bonus: your little one will love it next summer!)

3️⃣ Spritz it up 💦
A spray bottle of cold water is your new best friend. Great for instant relief.

4️⃣ Frozen fruit 🍇
Keep berries or grapes in the freezer for a refreshing, bump-safe treat. Delicious + hydrating!

4️⃣ Loft hatch hack 🏠
Open it up and let the heat escape – hot air rises, and your bedroom will thank you.

4️⃣ Curtains closed, cool vibes only 😎
Block out the sun during the day to keep things chilled inside.

🤰 Tag a glowing mama-to-be who needs this right now!

20/06/2025

Covered buggy

Throwing a cover over the buggy when out and about with your baby might seem like an obvious way to keep them cool and protected from the sun on a hot summer day. ​​​​​​​​

​BUT did you know that covering your baby’s pram with a blanket on a hot day can significantly increase the temperature inside the pram, possibly to levels that could cause your baby to overheat.​​​​​​​​

​​​​​​Babies and young children are more vulnerable to the heat than older children and adults. That’s because they sweat less, their ability to regulate body temperature is less efficient and they can’t tell you when they’re feeling too hot. This puts them at increased risk of heat-related illness, dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.​​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​​So, if you’re taking your baby out in a pushchair on a hot, sunny day:​​​​​​​​

​​​​- Make sure your pram is covered – preferably with an in-built sunshade (if your pram has one) or a light, well-ventilated, attachable one. These will keep baby shaded while ensuring adequate airflow.​​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​​- Dress baby in lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.​​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​​- Give your baby more fluids than usual, to keep hydrated - this might mean extra breast or bottle feeds. ​​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​​-  Avoid peak hours and stick to the shade as much as possible.​​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​​- Check on little ones often, feeling their skin to ensure they’re cool.​​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​​It is better for them to be covered by something light than to be in direct sunlight while it is hot but only for a very short period of time while you seek shade.​​​​​​​​

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TAG a new mum or dad who might find this useful.​​​​​​​​


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19/06/2025

🔥 Tag your pregnant friends!! 🔥

🥵 Cor blimey it’s warm out there!! But mamas to be, we’ve got you covered.

Pregnancy + heatwave = not the dream combo… but these easy tips will help you chill out (literally, hopefully).

1️⃣ Cool your pulse points ❄️
Grab a cold flannel and press it on:
- The back of your neck
- Inside your wrists
- Behind your knees + elbows
- Top of your feet
- Ankles + inner thighs

2️⃣ Get yourself a paddling pool 💧
No baby required – just you, some cool water, and a mocktail in hand
(Bonus: your little one will love it next summer!)

3️⃣ Spritz it up 💦
A spray bottle of cold water is your new best friend. Great for instant relief.

4️⃣ Frozen fruit 🍇
Keep berries or grapes in the freezer for a refreshing, bump-safe treat. Delicious + hydrating!

4️⃣ Loft hatch hack 🏠
Open it up and let the heat escape – hot air rises, and your bedroom will thank you.

4️⃣ Curtains closed, cool vibes only 😎
Block out the sun during the day to keep things chilled inside.

🤰 Tag a glowing mama-to-be who needs this right now!

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17/06/2025

🥵 This is a gentle reminder that if your child seems out of sorts in warmer weather or is displaying ‘naughty’ or frustrated behaviour to please ask yourself if they may be a bit dehydrated.

🔴 Symptoms of dehydration in children include:

🔷️Feeling thirsty

🔷️Dark yellow and strong smelling p*e

🔷️Feeling dizzy or lightheaded

🔷️Feeling tired or irritable

🔷️Dry mouth, lips and eyes

🔷️Peeing little, and fewer than 4 times a day - or nappies drier than normal.

 
🔴You child may not be able to explain or understand how they are feeling and it can come across as unwanted behaviour or frustration.

 If your child shows symptoms of dehydration, give regular small sips and allow them to gradually drink more if they can.

You can use a spoon or medicine syringe to make it easier for your child to swallow the fluids.

🔴Your child’s p*e should be a pale or clear colour.

 Remember, breastfed babies will want more feeds than usual in warm weather and this includes night feeds too.

TAG a parent who might find this helpful.




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12/06/2025

A lovely day spent at CFC teaching baby & child first aid at their first 'parenting hub' event organised by Chantelle and Rosie. Thank you again for having me and looking after me 💙