Daisy First Aid Barnsley, Castleford and Pontefract

17/12/2025

We will be welcoming Jenny to The Play House on Monday 2nd Feb for a session on pediatric first aid!

She will be covering-
🔷 Primary survey
🔷 CPR
🔷 Defibs
🔷 Recovery position
🔷 Meningitis
🔷 Anaphylaxis
🔷 Burns
🔷 Choking

Sessions will be £18 (includes a cuppa and certificate)

I can’t recomend Jenny enough, and the skills that she teaches you as a new mum, expectant mum or even a seasoned mum!

Available to book on the website now

https://the-play-house.com

Daisy First Aid Barnsley, Castleford and Pontefract

14/12/2025

🤰 You can’t plan when you’re going to be pregnant and some pregnancy journeys are filled with heartbreak and anxiety, so being pregnant at any time of year is a gift.

🎄 But for some it might seem like unfortunate timing to be pregnant over the festive period, and it might feel like you’re going to miss out. But we’re here to tell you this is a great time to be pregnant!

12/12/2025

Absolutely beautiful venue to teach first aid, even more special when little babies get to attend 👶🏻

This venue is a must visit for any mum ☺️, check out any upcoming classes via:

11/12/2025

⚠️ There are certain emergency situations where you can’t wait for an ambulance - you need to know what to do and act fast 🚑

⛑️ This isn’t about replacing medical help - this is about what we do while we wait for the medical professionals to arrive.

In those moments, knowledge and confidence matters.

🌼 Learn first aid with Daisy First Aid and feel prepared instead of powerless in an emergency.

08/12/2025

🎄Being a mum is hard — and being a mum at Christmas is next level!

🤯 This time of year the mental load is decorated with tinsel but it is intense!

Do you agree? What else would you add to the list?

🔵 Buy (or make!) the nativity outfit.
🔵 Remember Christmas jumper day.
🔵 Provide treats for the school Christmas fair.
🔵 Volunteer at the school Christmas fair.
🔵 Keep the house tidy and guest-ready while Christmas explodes in glitter, pine needles and wrapping paper.
🔵 Be a good friend/wife/daughter AND keep up with family expectations and traditions.
🔵 Buy presents for everyone.
🔵 Hide presents for everyone.
🔵 Remember where you hid the presents.
🔵 Wrap presents for everyone.
🔵 Do your job well while suddenly everything needs doing before the Christmas break.
🔵 Read all 34,827 messages from school.
🔵 Get enough sleep.
🔵 Not shout at the kids – it’s Christmas after all!
🔵Not shout at your partner.
🔵Eat healthily whilst surrounded by chocolate.
🔵Take the kids to see Santa.
🔵 MOVE. THE. ELF!

And do it all with a happy festive smile!! 😃

Don’t worry mums, we’ve got this!! 💪

Christmas is magical 🪄 - but it’s also a lot - and it’s okay to find it hard 😮‍💨

🛀 🍷 📖 Making time for yourself should be at the top of that list, because looking after you means you are better able to look after everyone else.

TAG a mum friend who’s doing an incredible job this Christmas.

07/12/2025

🎄 Christmas is magical on its own… but when you have little ones, it really comes alive. There’s nothing like seeing their tiny faces light up with joy and excitement 🤩

😮‍💨 But let’s be honest, the pressure on parents this time of year is no joke! Social media can make it feel like you need matching PJs, hand-sewn nativity costumes, and a picture-perfect December to make it “count.”

🥰 Here’s the truth: parenting is hard enough already. Your Christmas doesn’t need to look like someone else’s highlight reel. If you’re rocking the matching PJs - amazing! If not - also amazing!! It sounds like such a cliché but all your kids really want is you and your time.

👧🏽 So we’re sharing some of our favourite low-cost, low-effort Christmas traditions that little ones absolutely love.

We’d love to hear yours in the comments!

05/12/2025

🎁 With the rise of cheap online marketplaces (think sites like Temu, Shein and Wish) it’s important to remember that just because you can buy it doesn’t mean it’s safe for your little one.

💁🏻‍♀️ Did you know?

Not all products sold on these platforms, and others like it, meet UK safety standards which could put your little one at risk of:
🌼 Choking hazards from small, detachable parts.
🌼 Toxic substances in toys, clothing, or accessories.
🌼 Unsafe designs that don’t comply with UK guidelines.

🛍️ Here’s how to shop safely this Christmas:

✅ Buy from reputable brands. If something is cheap and seems too good to be true, it probably is.
✅ Be extra careful when buying toys for children under 3 years as they are at greater risk from dangerous toys.
✅ Look out for cheap copies of well-known brands.
✅ Look for verified reviews from trusted sources.
✅ Trust your instincts and if something seems unsafe, don’t let your child play with it.
✅ Products displaying the UKCA or CE mark comply with UK or EU safety regulations.

👦🏼 Your child’s safety matters most. While a bargain may save you a few pounds today, it could come at a much higher cost later. Shop carefully this Christmas and keep your little one safe.

04/12/2025

04/12/2025

🦠 Norovirus is extremely contagious and can spread easily through:

🫂 Close contact with someone with norovirus.
🚪 Touching surfaces or objects that have the virus on them, then touching your mouth.
🍲 Food that’s been prepared or handled by someone with norovirus.

🧼 Washing your hands frequently with soap and water is the best way to stop it spreading. Alcohol hand gels do not kill norovirus.

Call 111 if:

🌼 You’re worried about a baby under 12 months.
🌼 Your child stops breast or bottle feeding while they’re ill.
🌼 A child under 5 years has signs of dehydration – such as fewer wet nappies.
🌼 Your child keep being sick and cannot keep fluid down.
🌼 Your child have bloody diarrhoea or bleeding from the bottom.
🌼 Your child have diarrhoea for more than 7 days or vomiting for more than 2 days.

SAVE this post so you can refer to it later.

01/12/2025

Pop up Tinies, Tots & Me playgroup today 😊 hoping to speak to lots of parents about our Baby & Child First Aid courses 👶🏻

30/11/2025

🚑 In my classes I ensure learners know what happens when they call 999. In a life-threatening or serious injury calls, a 999 operator can stay on the phone with you.

🚑 The sooner you call, the sooner help is sent & first aid instructions can be given.

🚑 If they forget what I’ve taught then not to worry as the call takers can help with this. They can assist on assessing for breathing, the pace for CPR & accessing a defibrillator etc.

🚑 Downloading what3words app can help with locating you.

🚑 It’s important to tell the call taker if anything changes with the patient. This can help prepare the crew & for them to bring in an essential piece of kit to help.

#999

29/11/2025

🧑‍🎄 Do you have an elf in your house?

Here are some easy ideas for those of you keeping the elf magic alive!

TAG a friend who’ll find this useful!