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KeepaBeat First Aid Hertfordshire

Specialists in Paediatric First Aid Training. A range of training for parents, carers, children and First Aid For Parent sessions at home!
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Why not put the kids to bed, invite some friends and family over and learn first aid? These sessions are a must have for any one that looks after a baby or child. Covering baby/child CPR, baby/child unconsciousness, baby/child choking, burns, head injuries, febrile convulsions and broken bones. Helping you deal with life's little dramas. Sessions are two hours and can be delivered any time that suits you. keepabeat - safe in your hands! Keeping everyone safe is our main priority. Companies have a legal obligation to provide First Aid in the workplace. We just want to train as many people as we can in first aid, for one reason......it may just save a life! We are flexible and reliable and will deliver a fun and creative course for all of our customers. We hope you find a course here that suits your needs, if not give us a call. Having successfully trained hundreds of delegates, we are a rapidly expanding first aid training provider, with a proven track record. A wide range of first aid courses are available including HSE courses, emergency first aid at work (EFAW) and the three day first aid at work (FAW)

Keepabeat is also training parents in first aid at local schools and nurserys across Hertfordshire if you think your childs school would be intrested in running these sessions please pass our details on. We have a new training venue in Hoddesdon and will be running sessions for parents soon......

10/04/2026

As it has been on the news a lot recently we thought we would share a reminder of the symptoms of Meningitis

Meningitis is swelling of the lining around the brain and spinal cord, caused by germs, these germs can also cause septicaemia (sepsis) which is blood poisoning

Both of these diseases are life threatening so quick recognition and treatment is vital

Symptoms of meningitis are very easily confused with other illnesses so can be very hard to recognise but here are some of the specific symptoms:

💜Fever and/or vomiting
💜Severe headache
💜Limb / joint / muscle pain
💜Cold hands and feet
💜Stiff neck
💜Dislike of bright lights
💜Very sleepy or floppy
💜Confusion
💜Seizures
💜Bulging soft spot on infants head
💜Rash anywhere on the body that does not fade when pressed with a glass – DO NOT wait for this as it is usually one of the later signs

🚨If you suspect your child has meningitis you must go immediately to your closest Urgent and Emergency care centre and tell them you suspect meningitis 🚨

Bacterial meningitis requires fast hospital admission and treatment with antibiotics, viral meningitis will usually get better on its own with 7-10 days

Sources: Meningitis Research Foundation, NHS

08/04/2026

Highchair safety 👶🥕🥦🫐🍅

A common question we get asked during a first aid session is…

“Should I leave the straps undone on my babies highchair in case they choke?”

Answer: Always use the straps! In reality it only takes a few seconds to unclip those straps in an emergency and it’s far safer to have your child strapped in than not. Always follow the manufacturers instructions ✅✅✅

👍Do not use on an uneven surface - make sure it can not topple over

👍If you use a fold out highchair make sure its locked into position each time you use it

👍Watch out for hazards that are now in reach - hot drinks, knives, small objects, unsuitable food

👍Hook on style highchairs - always check the table will hold the weight of your child

👍Place the highchair away from the table and sideboards so babies can not use their feet to topple the highchair over

👍Never leave a baby or young child unsupervised in their highchair

Our babies learn by example, whenever possible sit with them and eat, even if its not your meal time have a little snack break, try and make food time as relaxing as possible for both of you 💙

The mum of the baby in this picture joined one of our weaning sessions in Yorkshire when he just started, he's now much older and running around 😍

05/04/2026

We would like to wish all of our customers a Happy Easter however you may be spending your day 🐰

Please keep your eyes on your little ones and check their Easter baskets for choking hazards like mini chocolate eggs and marshmallows, if you need a reminder check our previous posts 🐣

03/04/2026

In an emergency would your child know how to call 999? 📱 this is especially important around holiday times where we are at home more or older children might be out playing more

We don’t like to think about our child having to be the one to take over but if something happens to you it is much better if they know what to do 🚑

Did you know on your mobile phone they don’t have to know your passcode to call 999 all they need to do is press the bit at the bottom of your lock screen that says Emergency on Apple or Emergency Call on Android and that will take them directly though to the keypad where they can then press 999. You also need to teach them that this should only be done in an emergency and not just for a prank or to see if it works!

There is also red writing on your keypad screen where you can put important medical information that your child can then show emergency services – show your child how to find it

It’s also important that your child knows where they live, teach them your address from a young age and we also recommend teaching them the What3Words of your front door – this information could be written down and stuck on the fridge along with other useful information such as where the nearest defibrillator is 🏡

All this information might seem really scary but it could be life saving vital minutes in an emergency 🚨

01/04/2026

Every month we run live, online First Aid For Weaning sessions

These sessions are perfect for anyone that's starting the weaning journey with their baby

One of the biggest worries for parents is that their baby may choke and they wouldn’t know what to do

Feeling confident is key when you start your weaning journey! 🥦🥕🍓
💪Learn how to prep food safely
🥵😰Learn how to recognise the difference between gagging and choking
😌Learn how to react if your child is gagging
🖐🏽🚑Know how to start emergency treatment if your child was to choke
🥜learn how to recognise symptoms of allergies

Our sessions are just £11.99 per person! The next one is Wednesday 8th April at 7.30pm and can be booked at https://www.keepabeat.com/firstaidforweaning

27/03/2026

Take a good look around your home – do you think you have any dangerous poisoning items that would be attractive to a child ❓❓❓

Just because you know they are dangerous doesn’t mean your child does
Things that are dangerous often come in brightly coloured plastic bottles or squidgy, sensory feeling capsules or packets that make a nice noise when you scrunch them – why wouldn’t a child want to touch or taste them

Laundry
Laundry capsules are usually colourful and feel nice to squeeze but are full of dangerous chemicals if swallowed – most often we keep them where it is convenient next to the washing machine, but are they in a safe container away from little fingers❓

Medication
The most common cause of poisoning in children is medication – the packets make a nice noise when you scrunch them and the tablets are often brightly coloured like sweets. Keep medication locked away in a high place wherever possible, if they are in your bag put them in a separate, closable purse or pouch and always know how many are currently in the pack in case of emergency

Cleaning products
Is the bleach in your bathroom right next to the toilet❓ Do you often have your baby/child in the bathroom with you when taking a shower or getting ready for the day❓

Cleaning products usually have safety caps but we all know adults find them harder than children to open. Put them on a high shelf or in a closed cabinet to prevent accidental access

Never decant cleaning products or chemicals into unlabelled containers

If you suspect any type of poisoning go straight to your nearest Urgent Care centre taking the product with you

Sources: CAPT, NHS, ROSPA

25/03/2026

Its not long to go until Easter Weekend so we thought we would share some tips for keeping safe 🐰🐣

The toppings on this cake are just the right size and shape to get stuck in a child’s airway. Solid eggs are very difficult to break into smaller pieces and usually say on the packet not for under 4s

Marshmallows may seem soft and not a hazard but when they come into contact with moisture they become sticky and expand so if a child is distracted and inhales one it becomes very difficult to get out

Another hazard around Easter weekend will be small toys that may not be suitable for their age group - particular eggs have little appealing toys within the plastic shell, these often contain very small parts that children could put in their mouths and are not age appropriate

If you are not confident in what to do when a child chokes please come along to one of our face to face classes or join our online weaning class - all of these are available to book on the website

You can find our downloadable choking guide at www.keepabeat.com/chokinghazards

21/03/2026

World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day which advocates for, and promotes inclusion for, people with Down Syndrome

It is celebrated on the 21st to signify the triplicating of the 21st chromosome - it is also highlighted by the campaign as the chromosomes look like mismatched socks

This years theme is ‘Together Against Loneliness’ which highlights how people with Down Syndrome and their family members can experience increased loneliness

Loneliness is much more than feeling sad, it affects mental and physical health

Lots of factors can affect why someone might feel lonely but stigma, discrimination and lack of inclusion can increase it

A study by Mencap showed people with intellectual disabilities are 7 times more likely to feel lonely

To support this campaign make sure that you are inclusive, if you work in a public space make it welcoming, build relationships with people who may need a little extra support and time, these are basic human rights that everyone deserves

For further information and support go to www.worlddownsyndromeday.org

20/03/2026

Today is Red Nose Day 🔴 a fundraising campaign created by Comic Relief to end child poverty throughout the world 😊

We thought we would take this opportunity to talk about first aid for noses 👃

Nosebleeds are very common in children but can be a bit scary and upsetting

🔴 Sit them down with the head tipped forwards
🔴 Pinch the soft part of the nose for up to 10 minutes
🔴Tell them no picking 👆🏻 or blowing 🤧
🔴 If it’s still bleeding after 30 minutes seek professional advice

Children also regularly stick things up their noses 👃

In the first instance encourage them to blow their nose as it may come out 🤧

If it appears lodged leave it where it is and take your child to A&E or a minor injuries unit

Depending on your child’s age try and show how to breathe through their mouth instead of their nose

Common objects found up noses include beads, food, Lego, playdoh and pebbles

🔋if it is any kind of battery then this is an emergency 🚨

For all our advice on what to do with objects in noses please follow the link to our blog post https://www.keepabeat.com/firstaidfornoses or click the link in our bio

Source: NHS

18/03/2026

Every month we run live, online First Aid For Weaning sessions

These sessions are perfect for anyone that's starting the weaning journey with their baby

One of the biggest worries for parents is that their baby may choke and they wouldn’t know what to do

Feeling confident is key when you start your weaning journey! 🥦🥕🍓
💪Learn how to prep food safely
🥵😰Learn how to recognise the difference between gagging and choking
😌Learn how to react if your child is gagging
🖐🏽🚑Know how to start emergency treatment if your child was to choke
🥜learn how to recognise symptoms of allergies

Our sessions are just £11.99 per person! The next one is Wednesday 25th March at 11am and can be booked at https://www.keepabeat.com/firstaidforweaning

16/03/2026

Huge thank you to for the sponsorship of a Junior Medic session in .first.school we had the best time teaching year 3/4 our Junior Medic Basic First Aid session. Children learnt how to stay safe, spot hazards, how to deal with a small wound, how to stop a big bleed, burns and head bumps! More sponsors needed so please do get in touch if you can help. Sponsor a session from just £150

15/03/2026

We would like to wish everyone a Happy Mothers Day however you like to spend it or whoever you spend it with 💙❤

Our classes are open to all but a very high percentage are mothers and we are very grateful for your custom and for all the people you bring with you

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

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https://www.keepabeatfirstaid.com/hertfordshire/

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