Mini First Aid Milton Keynes & Northampton

12/08/2025

And guess what? We teach you all this and lots more in our baby & child first aid class!

In around two hours of your time, you could learn these vital first aid essentials: how to spot meningitis or sepsis, how to treat a burn or a head bump, and how to help your child if they are choking or having a febrile seizure.

Classes cost just £25 and are available in locations across Northamptonshire & Buckinghamshire. Simply go to our website, on the link below, enter your postcode to find your nearest class or scroll down to see our current list of classes, if you prefer, we also do private classes in the comfort of your own home 💚

https://www.mk.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

10/08/2025

Little Bronagh was just 4 months old when she had a reflux-related choking emergency. Learn more about choking and what to do if your little one needs help in this blog 💚

https://www.mk.minifirstaid.co.uk/blog/reflux-choking-in-weaning-babies

10/08/2025

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

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

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

To book onto a class go to the links in bio enter your postcode to see the nearest class or scroll down to see all our current classes.

09/08/2025

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

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

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

To book onto a class go to the link bellow, enter your postcode or scroll down to all our current classes.

https://www.mk.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

07/08/2025

Let's talk about Jellyfish! 🪼

Jellyfish are commonly spotted in UK waters, particularly from May to September, with peak sightings often occurring in the summer months.

While most UK species are not considered dangerous and their stings are not life-threatening, it's worth knowing what to do if you or your little one does come across one in the sea or on the beach.

Scroll for info 👇

Source: NHS

05/08/2025

04/08/2025

🚨 Every parent's nightmare? An emergency you’re not ready for. Feel prepared with our life-saving baby & child first aid awareness class.

Our classes are friendly, relaxed & informal & you will leave the class confident in

💚 Recognising & dealing with choking.
💚 Performing CPR on babies and toddlers.
💚 Spoting signs of sepsis and meningitis.
💚 Treating burns & Breaks.
💚 Dealing with bleeding.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Over 1,900 5-star reviews on TrustPilot:
"Made us feel welcome as soon as we entered the room" "An outstanding course, essential for all new parents!" "Potentially life-saving course! Why wouldn't you go?!" "Attended the course and learned so much" "Thank you for sharing your knowledge!" "I would definitely recommend this class!"

You'll get practical demonstrations and the opportunity to have a go yourself on our manikins

Most importantly, you'll leave confident that you'll know what to do in an emergency 🚨

PEACE OF MIND FOR £25 ❤️

To book your Mini First Aid class:

https://www.mk.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

If you have any questions pop an email to me at:

richard.towes@minifirstaid.co.uk

02/08/2025

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, or use the link below

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2184565/episodes/16098049

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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01/08/2025

31/07/2025

Did you know that many accidents in holiday accommodation happen within the first few minutes of arriving?

It's no surprise, everyone's excited, bags are being unpacked, and little ones are racing around exploring. But it's exactly at this moment when it's worth taking a pause.

SAVE this reel and take five minutes to make your holiday
home as safe as possible.

Whether you're staying in a villa, Airbnb, or a family-friendly resort, doing a quick safety sweep as soon as you arrive can make all the difference. Here are some key things to check:

See the world from their point of view. Get down on your
hands and knees and have a proper look - what's within reach?

Remove anything dangerous like plants, plug-in heaters, laundry capsules, or cleaning products from low cupboards and the floor.

Rearrange the furniture if needed. Move beds, chairs, or drawers away from windows to reduce the risk of falls.

Button batteries are a hidden danger. Check any toys or
remote controls for button batteries and make sure compartments are secure. These shiny little discs can cause life-threatening injuries if swallowed.

Give the garden a once-over. Look for trip hazards, unsecured water features, or gaps in fences. Is the space safe and secure for little ones to roam or do some areas need close supervision?

Balconies need boundaries. Let children know they should never play on balconies unsupervised, and keep balcony doors locked when not in use.

A quick check when you arrive means you can relax that bit more knowing your holiday home is ready for happy, safe memories to be made.

29/07/2025

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