Mini First Aid Milton Keynes & Northampton

15/05/2026

We’re proud to have worked alongside the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) for many years as their preferred first aid training provider. As the UK’s leading charity for parents, NCT shares our mission to empower families, and together we help parents gain the confidence and skills they need to keep their little ones safe.

In this guest blog, the NCT explores an important topic that affects many families – perinatal depression.

At Mini First Aid, we believe that supporting families goes far beyond teaching lifesaving skills – it’s about helping parents feel co...

14/05/2026

Around 1 in 5 women experience mental health problems during pregnancy or within the early postnatal years. We just might not see it openly.

70% will hide or underplay their illness.

Perinatal mental health problems are one of the leading causes of death for women during pregnancy and the year after birth.

Perinatal mental health problems such as antenatal or postnatal depression, anxiety, postpartum psychosis, OCD can range from mild to severe and a lot of cases go unseen, undiagnosed and untreated.

Untreated perinatal mental health problems can cause avoidable suffering, damage families, impact on children, and even cause death or serious injury.

Did your mental health suffer before, during or after pregnancy? Where did you go for help or what did you do to help yourself, let us and our followers know in the comments 💚

12/05/2026

A few spaces left, if you would like to join us for a relaxed & friendly First Aid class in this wonderful venue with large car park & no steps, head here:

https://mk.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/open/24604

Want to browse classes & venues, then head here:

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

09/05/2026

08/05/2026

Were at the Baby Show, NEC Birmingham.
If your planning on attending this weekend come & say hi.💚💚💚

08/05/2026

Sore gums, face rash, dribbling and rubbing an ear - these could all be signs that your baby is teething!

Check out this week's blog for lots of information and guidance on how you can help your baby through the pain and discomfort of teething.

As a new parent, it feels like at the 3-4 month stage you’re just making some headway – you’ve got over the initial shock of being en...

07/05/2026

World Maternal Mental Health Day - an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for better support and help for mums who want or need to access care.

We’re proud to have worked alongside the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) for many years as their preferred first aid training provider. As the UK’s leading charity for parents, NCT shares our mission to empower families, and together we help parents gain the confidence and skills they need to keep their little ones safe.

In this guest blog, the NCT explores an important topic that affects many families – perinatal depression.

At Mini First Aid, we believe that supporting families goes far beyond teaching lifesaving skills – it’s about helping parents feel co...

06/05/2026

There is no exact schedule for teething but this is a guide to when you can expect your little one’s milk teeth to emerge.

Teething can feel like quite a stressful time for baby and parent but it’s a totally natural process that all babies go through.

Symptoms of teething include:

🦷 A sore red gum where the new tooth is coming through.
🦷 A mild temperature of less than 38C.
🦷 A rash on your baby’s face.
🦷 A cheek which is flushed on one side – this will be where the tooth is cutting through.
🦷 Rubbing an ear.
🦷 More dribble than usual – this can be enough to saturate several dribble bibs and sets of clothing in one day so don’t be alarmed!
🦷 Your baby might want to gnaw and chew on things a lot, including your finger.
🦷 Irritability.
🦷 Interrupted sleep.

Read lots more about teething, including tips on how to help your baby, on this week’s Mini First Aid blog, available now at the link in our profile 💚

05/05/2026

With around 1 in every 11 children living with asthma in the UK, chances are you or someone you know has a child with this condition.

Scroll through for information, and if you would like to hear from a mother with lived experience of a child with asthma, head to wherever you listen to podcasts and search Family Health by Mini First Aid. Episode 23 is jam-packed with advice and guidance 💚

04/05/2026

🚨 Most parents hope they’ll never need first aid…

But emergencies don’t come with warnings and when they happen, you might just be the first or only person there.

Taking a Mini First Aid class isn’t about fear. It’s about feeling prepared, calm, and confident just in case.

Here’s what you will gain 👇

You will learn how to stay calm under pressure, so your head doesn’t go blank when your child needs you.

You will feel confident stepping in quickly, knowing exactly what to do when every second counts.

You will start noticing risks you’d never thought about before, and learn simple ways to prevent accidents at home or in your setting.

You will understand the correct first response for common childhood injuries, which can help reduce pain, complications, and recovery time.

You will actually remember what you’ve learned, because our classes are fun, practical, and hands-on.

First aid skills don’t just sit in your head. They give you peace of mind every day.

📍 In-person classes for parents, expectant parents, carers, grandparents & baby sitters

💻 To view & book your Mini First Aid Baby & Child class:

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