Mini First Aid Peterborough & Boston

25/07/2025

25/07/2025

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

24/07/2025

💚 There are still some places available at tomorrow evenings class in Stamford, if you would like join us?

Barnack Village Hall, Friday 25th July. 6 pm till 8 pm.

In 2 hours you can learn some crucial first aid skills for looking after babies and children.

Perfect if you're expecting a baby, are already parents, grandparents, babysitters or anyone else who is around children.

Only £25 per person.

Get in touch if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help.

You can book online at www.peterborough.minifirstaid.co.uk

Hope to see you there,

Christina 💚

22/07/2025

21/07/2025

With the devastating news last week that a child in Liverpool died after contracting measles, we thought it would be a good time to remind you about what measles is and how to prevent or deal with an infection.

Please speak to your GP if you have concerns about vaccinations 💚

16/07/2025

💚 Today we trained 7 members of staff, from Whaplode and Weston St Mary's Primary schools, in Paediatric First Aid.

Most if them have attended first aid courses in the past and have years of experience of looking after children so their knowledge was already amazing. They flew through the training easily making them fully up to date and qualified for another 3 years. Well done to all. 👏

It's great to know the children of these 2 schools are in such safe hands. 💚

15/07/2025

⭐️ Febrile Seizures: One in 20 children will have a febrile seizure, yet many parents have never heard of them and they can be pretty scary to experience.

In this week's episode of the Family Health podcast, we’re back chatting with NHS paediatrician Dr Lillie Parker to bust common myths, talk through what happens in A&E, and share practical tips about febrile seizures and temperatures that every parent or carer should know, including when to call for help, and why a thermometer is one of the most important tools in your family first aid kit!

We can’t stop febrile seizures from happening but knowing what to do makes all the difference.

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14/07/2025

⚠️ Why are all of these foods potential choking hazards for babies and small children?

Size, shape and consistency!

Hard, round foods that do not dissolve in the mouth and cannot be chewed properly by babies or toddlers without molars are a risk for choking.

Foods like grapes and sausages that are round are the perfect shape for getting stuck in your baby's or child’s airway.

Food like sticky marshmallows, particularly when wet with saliva, can stick to your child’s throat and be very difficult to dislodge.

Lollipops on sticks might be fine to suck, but we know the lollipop itself can easily come off its stick and sucked into your toddlers throat.

Please take care to cut foods properly to make sure that even if they get stuck, they won’t completely block the airway. Cut grapes, tomatoes and hot dogs lengthways into long strips rather than round or in halves.

And why not come and learn how to deal with a choking incident at a Mini First Aid class so that if the worst does happen, you are fully prepared and ready to jump in and help your child. Find a class near you on our website. Classes are just two-hours long and jam-packed with life-saving information and skill-training 💚

10/07/2025

💚 Fridays class near Stamford💚

💚 Expecting a new baby in the family?

💚 Wanting to learn how to look after your children if they are hurt or become suddenly very unwell?

Our 2 hour awareness course is perfect for you if you do.

Parents, expecting parents, grandparents and babysitters attend our short classes and always leave feeling more confident in dealing with medical emergencies involving children from birth to 18 years old.

If you'd like to attend, please visit our website for a list of upcoming classes.

www.peterborough.minifirstaid.co.uk

Private classes, workplace qualification training and sessions for children ages 3+ are also available.

08/07/2025

We hope you will never have to use some of the skills we teach at our baby & child first aid classes.

We hope you will never have to help your child because they are choking.

We hope you will never have to react to your child burning their skin with a hot drink or from a pan on the stove.

We hope you will never have to perform CPR on your baby.

But we absolutely believe you SHOULD know how to do these things in case you are ever in that situation.

As well as dealing with terrifying situations like this, our classes teach you how to spot the signs of meningitis and sepsis, how to treat a bleed, a head bump and a febrile seizure.

All super useful stuff and knowledge that will give you peace of mind and the calmness to act quickly in an emergency.

Head to the classes tab on our website today and see all classes available to book in your area 💚

08/07/2025

Thank you Condé Nast Traveller UK for including our Mini First Aid kit in your 'Best First Aid Kits for Travel' article 💚

These first aid kits ensure that you're prepared for whatever your travels might bring

08/07/2025

Are you struggling with child-related sleepless nights? You're not alone, but we are here to tell you, there is hope! In this week’s Family Health podcast, we chat to Jenna Wilson, founder of Little Dreams Consulting about baby and child sleep.

Whether you’ve got a newborn, a toddler who never stops, or a school-aged child still creeping into your bed at 2am, you will find this conversation and Jenna’s practical advice packed with reassurance and realistic solutions.

It’s not about finding regimented sleep perfection, it’s about finding what works for your family.

Catch the episode now - it could be your first step towards a better night's sleep!

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