Mini First Aid Exeter & South Devon

27/07/2025

⛑️ 𝗦𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 🍧

❗️As the temperature rises, 𝘀𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀 🍧 might seem like the perfect way to cool down. But did you know the Food Standards Agency have guidance on slush-ice drinks?

🔹 Slushies contain 𝐠𝐥𝐲𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥, an ingredient that keeps the ice in its perfect slushy state.

⚠️While symptoms of glycerol intoxication are usually mild, including headaches and nausea, it’s important for parents to be aware of the risks—particularly with high levels of consumption.

❗️However, in high quantities, especially for children under 7, glycerol can cause serious health issues, including shock, low blood sugar, and even loss of consciousness.

☀️Enjoy the sunshine & warmer weather but please be mindful of what’s in your cool treats🍦🍨✅!

✅For further information: https://www.food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene/glycerol

27/07/2025

Whether your child is facing a planned procedure or an unexpected trip to theatre, the idea of surgery can be a daunting one - for them an...

26/07/2025

⛑️Our Early Years Class is for 3-6yr olds, Preschool -YR2.

💚Our classes are fun, play based, therefore much more memorable.

⛑️This session covers getting help, the all important number 999, minor bleeds, head bumps, the Recovery Position, we incorporate our book ‘The Mini Adventures of Freddie’.

💚All children will receive a sticker, work booklet and a certificate.

💚Children are encouraged to practice the first line of their address prior to the class.

⛑️The ‘Kids’ class is for Yr3-Yr6 (KS2) children

💚This session is once again play based so the children can get involved, practice on manikins and will all receive a sticker, work booklet and certificate.

💚This session is 90 mins and covers:-

*Getting help
*999
*Primary Survey
*Recovery Position
*CPR
*Choking
*Head Injuries
*Burns
*Bleeding
*Breaks

💚These sessions will give your little ones the confidence to get help primarily but if they are on their own the knowledge to call for help and the confidence to get on with it before help arrives.

⛑️Our classes exceed what is on the National Curriculum and taught by a trained, experienced first aider with a clean, valid DBS.

To book your space please go to www.devon.minifirstaid.co.uk

26/07/2025

22/07/2025

🐝 Have you noticed there are loads of wasps around recently? We can't fully avoid our kids being stung but what we can do is be prepared to relieve the pain for our little ones and know the signs of a serious allergic reaction.

Scroll through for info on how to treat a sting and what to look out for in case of a severe allergic reaction.

20/07/2025

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 💚

18/07/2025

18/07/2025

⛑️2 SPACES AVAILABLE AT THE ‘PARENT & CARER MINI FIRST AID CLASS’ tomorrow at thebabyroomexetercic

💚Sat 19th July. 11am-1pm

💚Babies are very welcome.

Devon.minifirstaid.co.uk

18/07/2025

⛑️2 SPACES HAVE BECOME AVAILABLE AT THE PARENT AND CARER FIRST AID CLASS AT The Baby Room Exeter tomorrow.

💚Sat 19th July.
11am-1pm.

💚Babies are welcome.

www.devon.minifirstaid.co.uk

15/07/2025

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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