Mini First Aid Peterborough & Boston

04/09/2025

Are you going to the Baby & Toddler Show in Manchester this weekend?

If you are, keep an eye out for our brilliant trainers Gemma and Julia presenting on the main stage with vital information for parents and carers.

You can also swing by their stand in the main hall where they will be giving baby & child first aid demonstrations and be on hand to answer all of your questions.

Our great friends and show sponsors Things Happen will have incredible giveaway opportunities for you to win a baby first aid class for you and your whole family 💚

Don't miss it! https://babyandtoddlershow.co.uk/north-west-show/

04/09/2025

If your child has gone back to school this week and is feeling nervous or worried, or is struggling with separation or saying goodbye, you could give them a Hug Button!

This has been an absolute winner for my daughter, she loves it. She's 6, nearly 7 and has just started Y2, but still loves to have her hug button ♥️

Draw a heart on both your and your child’s wrist, charge it up by touching hearts and tell them that if they feel sad or miss you while at school to press the hug button and it will send them a virtual hug from Mummy or Daddy and let you know they are thinking about you 💚

If you have advice or tips on separation anxiety, pop them in the comments for anyone who might be going through this 💚

04/09/2025

As summer holidays end and we begin to send our children back to school and nursery, you may experience separation anxiety with your little one. This is a common and normal stage in their growth towards becoming independent and is usually a sign of how well they have bonded with you, that they feel safest when with you.

Tips for dealing with separation anxiety:
💚 Play Peekaboo with your child from an early age so they begin to learn that even when you’re not in sight (face covered by hands) it doesn’t mean you’ve gone for good!
💚 Practise short separation from your baby to begin with, and gradually increase this. Also start by leaving them somewhere very familiar (your home) and move towards leaving them somewhere less familiar (eg at the park with a grandparent or friend)
💚 Leave something comforting with them that reminds them of you – for example a favourite toy that you often play with together.
💚 Talk to them about what you’ll do when you are back together later so they can look forward to doing something with you – for example, shall we do your favourite jigsaw together after nursery?
💚 No matter how sad or frightened you are feeling, try and make goodbye a happy time – smile at your baby or child, and walk away confidently and happily. By doing this, you are giving your child an experience of what it means to say goodbye, knowing you’ll have a happy reunion later on!

02/09/2025

Looking for a local Antenatal Course? 🤰🏼
📍The William Cecil, Stamford
👩🏼‍⚕️ Led by a qualified Midwife & Health Visitor
🗓️ Starts Thursday 30th October

Visit nestandnurtureuk.com to book

✨Booking Now Open for Autumn Antenatal Course✨🤰🏼

🗓️ Starting Thursday 30th October
👩🏼‍⚕️ Led by a qualified Midwife & Health Visitor
📍 At William Cecil, Stamford

This premium, tailored course is one of a kind, preparing you for everything you need to know whilst navigating this exciting chapter of your life 👶🏼

The group, face to face sessions will focus on teaching you the essentials for your labour, birth, feeding your baby and caring for your newborn in the postnatal period 🕊️
As well as benefitting from our Baby & Child First Aid session with Mini First Aid Peterborough & Boston & a personal one-to-one 60 minute session with myself at a time convenient for you (home visit or video call), to ensure you feel the most prepared and confident you can.

Extra’s also included:
> 12 hours of in-person sessions
> Welcome pack
> Comprehensive handbook and resources
> WhatsApp group with other expectant parents on the course from pregnancy to postnatally
> Postnatal meet up with the group
> Maximum group size of 6 couples per course: perfect size to make friends and still experience a tailored course

Course is suitable from 20weeks+ pregnancy, and this Autumn course is recommended for due dates December-February 🤰🏼

To book follow the link in bio 🔗

I value your investment in me and therefore offer a FREE video call to explore any questions you may have about the course ~ email nestandnurtureuk@outlook.com to arrange this. My inbox is also always open to answer any queries you may have ✉️

Chloe x

02/09/2025

Yesterday I had the pleasure of training 5 members of staff from Magdalen CofE Primary school, at Friskney Primary school near Boston.

They all did wonderfully and passed everything making them qualified to look after children for another 3 years.

Well done to all, you did amazingly 👏

29/08/2025

21/08/2025

Nappy changes can feel never-ending. And, when you’re struggling with a wriggly baby multiple times a day, it can be tempting to leave everything you need stored close by.

But nappy sacks can kill small babies.

Young babies under six months naturally grasp things and pull them to their mouths, but then find it difficult to let go.

As nappy sacks are very thin, they can easily cling to a baby’s face as they breathe in and can tragically result in suffocation or choking.

So, remember to keep nappy sacks well out of reach of children when changing them and never put them in a buggy or cot.

Learn more: https://capt.org.uk/danger-on-the-changing-mat/


Source: CAPT

19/08/2025

The term Rainbow Baby is often used to describe a pregnancy that has happened after the loss of a baby. A rainbow is used to signify the joy and happiness a new baby can bring after a very difficult time, and some bereaved parents find this a very helpful image 🌈

It’s important to understand that not all bereaved parents are comfortable with the term “Rainbow Baby” for lots of different reasons.

The phrase may imply that a new baby replaces the baby that was lost, which is never true.

It may imply that the arrival of a Rainbow baby is the solution to your grief, when it is not. The grief of losing a baby doesn’t go away after you welcome a new baby.

It may also imply that your much-loved baby who has died is being compared to “rain” or a “storm”, and many bereaved parents don’t want to think about their baby in that way.

It may suggest that the Rainbow baby’s identity is defined by their older sibling and their relationship with that sibling. Parents may feel that referring to a Rainbow baby is not loving or celebrating each of their children for who they are, unique in their own right.

Some parents may also feel uncomfortable that the term Rainbow baby marks out one child as different, especially if they have older children who were born before their baby who died.

As always at Sands, we suggest mirroring the words and language used by your friend or loved one or checking with them if they are comfortable using certain words or phrases. This might feel uncomfortable at first but shows an openness to listen and learn about their experience 💜🧡

19/08/2025

✨ NEW LOCAL PLAY CAFE! ✨

We headed over to this afternoon for a very overdue play date and mum catch up - and WOW! What an absolutely STUNNING play cafe this is! 🤩

Everything was so clean with so many open ended play opportunities that kept both my girlies busy 🎉

It has been thought out so carefully with great visibility of the play area too so us grown ups could sit, finish a conversation and DRINK A HOT COFEE 😱

Let me tell you, that coffee and cake were to die for! 😱😍

is based in Sleaford with lots of carparks close by - it is absolutely worth the drive from all surrounding areas 💕

Thank you for having us - we will be visiting again very soon 🎉

19/08/2025

From 2026, questions about life-saving first aid will be included in the DVSA’s driving theory test - why not brush up on your skills by learning first aid with us!

It's one thing to memorise instructions from a textbook and another to learn the practical skills needed to understand exactly how to perform CPR and use a defibrillator.

Learn with us on life-size mannequins, get hands-on practice and smash that test!

We offer classes for teenagers and awareness classes for adults nationwide.

Get in touch or go to www.peterborough.minifirstaid.co.uk for more information. 💚

Prepare for the updated theory test with new questions on CPR and AEDs. Learn how to save lives in emergencies.

19/08/2025

49% of parents said they had felt overwhelmed and 43% that they had felt anxious in the first four years of their child’s life according to a recent YouGov survey 💚 We know that worrying about the safety and health of your child is a huge weight on new parents’ minds We are here to help.💚 You want to know about health conditions that affect your child.💚 You want to hear real life stories that help you to learn what to look out for and how to prevent a tragic incident.💚 You want to feel seen and heard and less alone in your parenting journey 🎧 Our Family Health Podcast episodes are just 30 minutes long and jam-packed with useful information, guidance and examples to help you navigate the world of children’s health and safety 💚 We cover topics such as children’s burns, sepsis, meningitis, broken bones, anxiety, allergies and much more, with expert guests and parents who share what happened to their child so that you can make sure it doesn’t happen to yours 🎧 This summer, perhaps you are chilling by a pool or sitting in your garden or have half an hour to spare while your kids run around the soft play - pop your earbuds in, press play and get informed and empowered.Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to subscribe and catch up on all episodes 💚 Special thanks to our podcast sponsors Things Happen

19/08/2025