Daisy First Aid Elmbridge Surrey

07/02/2026

Welcoming a new baby is a huge change, especially for older siblings.

Here are some gentle, practical ways to help them feel secure, loved and included during those early weeks.

Plan the first meeting:
* If you can, avoid holding the baby when they first meet.
* Free arms mean you can give your older child lots of cuddles first, then bring baby in together.
* Prepare your visitorsAsk friends and family to make a fuss of your older child too.
* A small gift just for them can really help them feel included.
* Avoid calling them “the big one”It can feel quite jarring for a child who has always been the baby.
* Try not to change expectations overnight and ask others to do the same.
* Get them their own baby - a doll they can feed, cuddle or change alongside you can be a lovely way to play and feel involved.

Invest in a good sling- there may also be a sling library near you so you can try lots out to find the one that suits you best. A sling can be a real lifesaver with a newborn and a toddler. Baby stays close and content while your hands are free for play and cuddles.

Create a special feeding box. Save a box of activities just for feeding times. It comes out while you feed the baby and goes away again afterwards.

Don’t “blame” the baby. Try swapping “I can’t, I’m holding the baby” for “my hands are busy right now, I’ll help you as soon as I can”.

Make time for one-to-one moments. Even short pockets of time can mean the world. If you can, step away from the baby and focus fully on your older child.

There is no perfect way to do this. Be kind to yourself, take it one day at a time, and remember that love is not divided, it grows.

06/02/2026

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05/02/2026

If you’re not a baker, baking with little ones can feel a bit overwhelming.
The good news is it really doesn’t need to be complicated.
Baking is a brilliant activity to enjoy together and it naturally supports numeracy, simple science, fine motor skills, and creativity too.

To celebrate World Nutella Day, we are sharing this super simple brownie recipe using just three ingredients!

You will need:2 eggs75g flour225g Nutella

What to do:
• Preheat your oven to 180°C.
• Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix until smooth.
• Lightly grease a baking tray and pour in the mixture. You can sprinkle walnuts on top if you like.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. To check if they are ready, carefully insert a knife into the brownies. If it comes out clean, they are done.
• Leave to cool, cut into squares, and enjoy.

If you give this one a go, let us know how you get on!

03/02/2026

Check out some of our recent reviews!

Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to leave one.

Each one makes us do a little happy dance!

We now have over 10,000 5-star reviews which we are incredibly proud of.

We are a national franchise but each one of our franchises is a small local business managed by one of our amazing team of trainers.

So when you book with us not only are you booking a class with the UK’s favourite paediatric first aid company, you’re also supporting a local business!

Thinking of booking a class Head to our website (daisyfirstaid.com) to find your lovely local trainer.

02/02/2026

We're a local small business with empowering our communities at the heart of what we do.

So what better way than to help our local parents & nurserirs/schools at the same time.

If your nursery or school arrange a 2hr first aid class for parents, we'll donate a % of class fees to your PTA to help any projects etc.

We also do:
* Paediatric first aid courses for staff
* Children's classes - first aid is now part of Personal development on the curriculum from Primary age upwards.

01/02/2026

Expecting a little star this February?

Their birthstone is the amethyst, said to bring calm, confidence, and a touch of magic to their personality.

Their birth flower, the violet, symbolises love, loyalty, and gentle strength.

TAG a parent-to-be who’s counting down to their February bundle of joy!

30/01/2026

Would you know how to tell if your child has worms?

You can spot worms in your poo. They look like pieces of white thread.

You might also see them around your child's bottom (a**s). The worms usually come out at night while your child is sleeping.

You can buy medicine (mebendazole) for threadworms from pharmacies. This is usually a chewable tablet or liquid you swallow.

Treat everyone in your household, even if they do not have symptoms.

Tell the pharmacist if you need to treat a child under 2, or if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Treatment might not be suitable and you may need to speak to a GP.

Medicine kills the threadworms, but it does not kill the eggs. Eggs can live for up to 2 weeks outside the body.

Here are some do’s and don’ts for dealing with threadworms.

SAVE this post in case you ever need to refer to it.

Source: NHS

29/01/2026

Hormones are chemicals produced by different glands across your body. They travel through the bloodstream, acting as messengers and playing a part in many bodily processes.

One of these important functions is helping to regulate your mood.

Certain hormones are known to help promote positive feelings, including happiness and pleasure and these are some very simple ways we can help our bodies to produce them!

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