Daisy First Aid Central Cornwall

23/11/2025

🤣 CONSTANTLY!

22/11/2025

😔If your baby ever cries inconsolably and you can’t calm them, check if it could be a hair tourniquet.

➡A hair tourniquet, which occurs when a hair or other fibre, such as synthetic thread becomes tightly wrapped around most commonly a toe, and occasionally a finger, ge****ls, or other body parts. The hair or fibre can cut off the circulation to the appendage and damage the nerves, skin tissue and function of that body part.

🙏Hair tourniquets are rare, but it is a medical emergency that needs to be identified and treated promptly to prevent any long-term damage to the tissue.

💙They are generally seen in infants and toddlers and who can't tell you what's wrong. If your little one becomes very upset or they're not acting themselves it is worth having a look around fingers, toes and ge****ls to make sure they do not have a hair tourniquet.

👍Look out for swelling, redness or an indentation in the appendage and if you find something seek medical attention immediately.

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21/11/2025

🤩OUR FIRST 2026 CLASS IS OPEN FOR BOOKING!

🫶 NEXT 2hr FAMILY FIRST AID CLASS - Sunday 18th January!

❓ Imagine - you’ve brought your brand new baby home from the hospital, and aren’t sure if their breathing is normal - would you know how to check?
❓ Or you’re a grandparent looking after your precious grandchild for the first time, and they begin to choke - would you know what to do?

⭐ If these questions make you feel anxious, come along to our friendly first aid class, where we will teach you first aid covering all child ages 0-18yrs (and even adults!)

💙Facilitated by a qualified midwife, Claire, you’ll be given ample time to practice on our manikins, ask questions, and if you have a baby that’s under 12 months old, you can bring them along to the session!

🥳Rebecca gave great feedback after her session:
“Brilliant course! Well taught and has left me feeling ready and informed to help in any situation that arises”.

Book your space in Shortlanesend (nr. Truro), the class is from 1.30-3.30pm!

https://bookwhen.com/daisyfirstaidcornwall =ev-stqba-20260118133000

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20/11/2025

🚨 During the winter months the number of calls made to 999 for ambulances increases by up to 30% vs the summer months. Key factors for this increase are respiratory illnesses, falls and injuries due to icy weather, cardiovascular incidents and mental health emergencies.

🚨 Remember, an ambulance should only be called for a serious illness or injury or if someone’s life is in danger. Otherwise NHS 111 will be able to help.

🚨 If you do need to call an ambulance doing the things on the list above will help the ambulance find you more quickly and get you to hospital more quickly. Which in turn will help them to help more people.

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18/11/2025

🤩You’ll want to save this one!

❄️Colder nights are coming!

😩It can be tricky to know how to dress your baby for the night when temperatures drop, so here’s a handy guide to help keep them cosy and safe this winter.

🙏Please remember, this is just a guide.

👍The best way to check if your baby is warm enough is by feeling their chest or the back of their neck - they should feel comfortably warm, not cold or sweaty. If they feel too warm, remove a layer.

🥳Please SHARE this post with any parents of babies who might find it helpful.

💙And don’t forget to SAVE it so you can easily refer back on those chilly nights!

17/11/2025

⚠️ Urgent recall: Matalan baby clothing

Matalan is recalling a number of baby rompers, dungarees and sweater sets due to a risk of injury. Some poppers may have rough edges, which could cause cuts or scrapes to infants.

🛍️ Sold between: 13 July and 17 October 2025
📋 Affected items include multiple styles

If you have one of these items, stop using it immediately and return it in-store for a full refund.

17/11/2025

💙 Did you know that for every 13 babies born in the UK, one will be born prematurely?

🙏 Today is which is an opportunity to raise awareness of premature birth and its impact on families.

🥰 Here’s to all the little ones who started their journeys a bit earlier than expected. And to all the parents of babies in the NICU we are sending you love and strength.

💙 No-one ever expects to end up in the NICU which means that most people aren’t prepared for it at all and have no idea what to expect.

🥰 If you’ve spent time with your little one in the NICU what advice would you give to other parents going through the same thing?

🙏 Let us know in the comments.

16/11/2025

Lovely thorough run through of first aid for children.

Lovely thorough run through of first aid for children. . ★★★★★

16/11/2025

Very informative! Clair was a great instructor and answered all our questions easily! Would highly recommend!

Very informative! Clair was a great instructor and answered all our questions easily! Would highly recommend! ★★★★★

16/11/2025

🥺 Cellulitis is skin infection that’s treated with antibiotics.

🙏 It can become serious if it’s not treated quickly.

➡️ Swipe for symptoms and what to do if you suspect your child has cellulitis.

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15/11/2025

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14/11/2025

🤩🤩 BOOK ON NOW FOR THIS WEEKEND in NEWQUAY

🫶 NEXT 2hr FAMILY FIRST AID CLASS - Sunday 16th November!

❓ Imagine - you’ve brought your brand new baby home from the hospital, and aren’t sure if their breathing is normal - would you know how to check?

❓ Or you’re a grandparent looking after your precious grandchild for the first time, and they begin to choke - would you know what to do?

⭐ If these questions make you feel anxious, come along to our friendly first aid class, where we will teach you first aid covering all child ages 0-18yrs (and even adults!)

💙Facilitated by a qualified midwife, you’ll be given ample time to practice on our manikins, ask questions, and if you have a baby that’s under 12 months old, you can bring them along to the session!

🥳Rebecca gave great feedback after her session:
“Brilliant course! Well taught and has left me feeling ready and informed to help in any situation that arises”.

Book your space in Newquay, class is from 1.30-3.30pm!

https://bookwhen.com/daisyfirstaidcornwall/e/ev-s76b-20251116133000

Images taken with permission.