Mini First Aid Warrington

23/12/2025

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23/12/2025

When breastfeeding is painful, it can feel not only physically sore, but emotionally harrowing too. Not all new mums find breastfeeding easy or that it comes naturally; it can take time and practice.

The most common cause of ni**le pain is poor positioning or a poor latch, but ongoing pain may also be a sign of something else, like thrush, tongue-tie or a bacterial infection, so please seek help from your midwife or GP if you are struggling.

Swipe through for NHS guidance on treating ni**le pain during breastfeeding and reach out for breastfeeding support if you are finding it tough - your health visitor should be able to point you to local support groups, and the NCT offers free drop-in sessions across the UK, see their website for information.

22/12/2025

Pregnancy checklist

Folic acid
Comfy maternity clothes
Babygros
Baby bed and blankets
Learn baby first aid and safety

We know that when you are expecting a baby, keeping them safe and healthy becomes your top priority. We know that our baby & child first aid class helps you to do this and is a brilliant thing to do to prepare for the arrival of your precious bundle.

And now we have confirmation that our baby & child first aid class is officially a Gold Award-winning Pregnancy Product!

When you’re checking off your list of essential things to do to prepare for your baby’s arrival, make sure that learning how to treat them if they have an accident, or how to spot the signs of potentially fatal illnesses, is at the top of your list.

It could just be the most important pregnancy product you buy.

Find a class near you on our website. Go to the classes tab, pop your postcode into the search bar and find your local venues.

https://warrington.minifirstaid.co.uk/

22/12/2025

We have created your go-to guide for a merry, magical and safe Christmas with your cheeky little elves…

We’ve teamed up with our friends at Fred Safety to bring you trusted, practical home-safety tips for the festive period. We’re also delighted to partner with Twinkl Resources Twinkl Parents , who offer thousands of printable and digital teaching resources for instant download – from interactive activities to ready-made resource packs – perfect for keeping little hands busy while you get Christmas-ready.

Ahh, Christmas… the season for cosy family time, twinkly lights and (hopefully!) a well-earned breather. It’s the perfect excuse to turn...

11/12/2025

From 2026, the theory test part of learning to drive will include questions on CPR and defibrillators. If you were in an accident or came across one on the road, would you know what to do?

It's not just about ticking a box on a test paper; it's about feeling confident that you would know what to do if you came across an emergency and that you would be able to step in and help.

Drivers are often the first people on the scene of an accident, so it's vital to learn the skills of CPR and using an AED, and nothing teaches these skills better than in-person demonstrations and hands-on practice.

Our 2-hour First Aid Awareness Class for Adults​ ​covers heart attack, CPR, using an AED, stroke,​ ​burns, bleeds, severe allergic reaction, choking, seizures and breaks.​ ​It's informal and gives everyone who attends the skills to respond in an emergency situation.

Come and learn with us, or encourage your teenager who is learning to drive to come and learn with us today - a few hours of learning could save a life.

https://www.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/awareness-classes-for-adults

04/12/2025

WE WON!!!!!! 🏆 A Gold Award for our Baby & Child First Aid Classes!

We’re delighted to have won a gold Mother&Baby Award in the Pregnancy Products category for our flagship class - Baby & Child First Aid for Parents & Carers 🎉

It’s the first time our classes have been included in this award category which makes it extra special to have taken the top prize. Thank you, Mother & Baby Awards, for recognising our ‘unique and crucial product, which could potentially save a life’ - it was noted that ‘parents were comforted by the expertise and knowledge’ imparted in our classes.

That’s what it’s all about for us, giving expectant and new parents and carers the knowledge, skills and confidence to deal with first aid accidents and emergencies.

If you would like to learn more about our award-winning two-hour baby & child first aid classes, please check out our website, where you can also find a class in your local area.

🔗 https://warrington.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes
📍 UK Wide
💷 £30 per/person

21/11/2025

🚨 LAST Baby & Child First Aid Class of 2025! 🚨
Don’t miss your final chance this year to learn the essential skills every parent, carer and grandparent should know.

Join our friendly Mini First Aid session and gain confidence in handling real-life emergencies, including:
✔️ CPR
✔️ Choking
✔️ Burns & Bleeds
✔️ Breaks & Bumps
✔️ Febrile Seizures
✔️ Sepsis & Meningitis Awareness

📅 Saturday 6th December
⏰ 10:30–12:30
📍 Westbrook Library

Whether you’re expecting or already have little ones, this class could make all the difference in an emergency. It’s better to know it and not need it than need it and not know it.

✨ Limited spaces — last session of 2025!
📲 Book now: Warrington.minifirstaid.co.uk
📞 Call/text 07765 890512 for more info

https://warrington.minifirstaid.co.uk/

21/11/2025

Road Safety Week is always a great time to share this reminder about your child's roadside visibility in these darker winter months.

This image shows the difference in visibility between a child wearing a dark coat (bottom image) and the same child wearing a bright coat (top image), waiting to cross a road in the evening light.

If your child wears a dark winter coat, bear in mind that car drivers may not see them as clearly if they were to step out onto the road.

Of course, the main focus needs to be on driver awareness and reducing car speed, particularly around schools, but it doesn't hurt to think about small changes we can make that can perhaps add extra protection for our children, such as buying bright clothing!

Please share for awareness 💚

19/11/2025

Are your child's Christmas gifts dangerous?

Mums and dads, you are probably already starting to think about, or pick up, Christmas presents and stocking fillers for your child, so this is your friendly reminder to think about potential choking and other hazards that may be present in your child's presents!

🎁 Button batteries - these little silver disc batteries are found in lots of toys and other gadgets around your house and are highly toxic. If swallowed, they can corrode your child's throat or stomach.

🎁 Lego and other small building bricks - these are not only painful to step on, but some pieces are small enough for a baby or child to swallow, and sharp edges make them easy to get stuck in a child's windpipe.

🎁 Magnet toys - these popular toys are small and easy to swallow. They can travel to the stomach and gather together, tearing internal tissue.

🎁 Balloons - balloons and other latex items are a choking hazard if swallowed or inhaled, which can happen easily if your child is blowing a balloon or playing with burst leftover material.

🎁 Buttons & detachable parts - toys or dolls with small parts like button eyes and wheels can be dangerous as items like this can fall off or be pulled off and swallowed.

🎁 Marbles - in the same way that grapes and round foods are a hazard, so are marbles that can easily lodge in your child's airway.

This list is by no means exhaustive. We don't want to be the toy/fun police, but please take a few minutes when choosing toys or gifts for your child to think about potential risks and don't leave your child to play with a new toy on their own - check it out yourself before you hand it to your child to play with.

18/11/2025

Can you save a life? Could you save your baby’s life if called upon?

If you think the answer might be ‘no’ or ‘not sure’ - we can help!

It’s really unlikely you will ever be called upon to save a life, but imagine being in that position and knowing what to do. No panic. No overwhelm. No wasted seconds or minutes.

Come and join us for a baby & child first aid class. It’s not just about life-saving, it’s also about head bumps and febrile seizures and cuts and bleeds and burns…you will learn how to handle and treat all of these things!

What else can you spend £30 on and get SO much knowledge and peace of mind?

Head to the classes tab on our website, pop your postcode into the search bar and find your closest class today 💚

🩹 Baby and Child First Aid, First Aid for Parents, Adult First Aid Awareness, Workplace First Aid
📍 UK-wide
💷 from £30 per person
💻 www.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes

13/11/2025

When we think of childhood conditions, diabetes might not be top of the list – but it should be.

Diabetes UK estimate that more than 5.8 million people in the UK are living with diabetes, which is an all-time high.

It's World Diabetes Day on 14th November, so this week we’re talking about a topic that’s becoming more and more important for families: diabetes in children. With cases on the rise, we want to help you understand the facts – from what diabetes actually is, to how it affects kids, the signs to watch for, and what life looks like after a diagnosis.

At Mini First Aid, where we’re all about bringing you trusted health advice in a friendly, no-fuss way. It's World Diabetes Day on 14th...

10/11/2025

RSV infections are very common. Almost all children get them at least once before they’re 2 years old.

They’re not usually serious, but babies under 6 months old have a higher risk of getting seriously ill as do young children who were born prematurely and babies and children with a weakened immune system, or long-term lung or heart conditions.

In babies, RSV is a common cause of bronchiolitis, a chest infection that can cause breathing problems and may need to be treated in hospital.

Symptoms of an RSV infection usually start within a few days of getting infected.

Most people only get cold-like symptoms, such as:

- runny or blocked nose
- cough
- sneezing
- tiredness
- high temperature

Babies with RSV may also be irritable and feed less than usual.

If RSV leads to a more serious infection, such as bronchiolitis, it may also cause:

- a cough that gets worse
- shortness of breath
- faster breathing or long gaps between breaths
- difficulty feeding (in babies) or loss of appetite
- noisy breathing (wheezing)

Head up to our Stories today to find out more about RSV and bronchiolitis.