KeepaBeat First Aid Frome

KeepaBeat First Aid Frome First Aid Sessions For all First Aid for Parent sessions at home! 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 at a time that suits you. Keep A Beat - 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 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 that suits your needs, if not give us a call. We offer a wide range of first aid courses, 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 nursery's, if you think your childs school would be interested in running these sessions please pass on our details.

It’s so hard fitting an exercise routine in when you have just had a babyWhen you're tired the last thing you want t...
29/05/2026



It’s so hard fitting an exercise routine in when you have just had a baby

When you're tired the last thing you want to do is be active but exercising can give you more energy, help you sleep and help you relax

It can help with postnatal recovery both physically and mentally

When you can start exercising will depend on your type of birth, if everything was straightforward, as soon as you feel ready you can start gentle stretching, walking and tummy and pelvic floor exercises

It is recommended to wait until at least 6 weeks to start any high impact exercise

If you had a complicated or operative delivery you must recover fully from this first

After pregnancy your ligaments and joints are much more stretchy and your core and abdominal muscles will be much weaker so it is important not to overdo it when first starting. Your postnatal bleeding may increase following exercise, this can be a sign that you are overdoing it so listen to your body

Some people enjoy exercising at home whilst others like a class, there are lots of classes offering postnatal exercise and some where you can take your baby along with you

If you have recommendations for classes in your area please give them a shoutout in the comments for other mums who might be nervous to get started

Exercise is fantastic for boosting your mental health particularly after having a baby when you might be sleep deprived

Some family hubs offer pram walks to get together and meet other parents – check out their pages for information

Swimming is a great postnatal exercise and is something you can do together with your baby as they get older – check out your local leisure centre

Whatever you decide to do try to find something you enjoy, it can be a great way to meet others and spend some time on you

Most new parents have a constant supply of nappy sacks, in the changing bag, in the bedroom, in the living room, in th...
22/05/2026



Most new parents have a constant supply of nappy sacks, in the changing bag, in the bedroom, in the living room, in the car, the list is endless – that fresh smelling bag to dispose of the stinky contents!

Essentially we are surrounding the areas we take care of our baby with carrier bags!

The difference with nappy bags is that they are much thinner and make less noise so if your baby got hold of one you may not notice straight away – they are so thin that if caught over your babies face it can easily be inhaled – they are usually individual rather than on a roll so easier to grasp

Babies under 6 months are most at risk of suffocation from nappy sacks as they put everything in their mouths but don’t know how to take them out. There is also a choking risk in addition to suffocation

Make sure nappy sacks are always out of reach and hard to grab, just as you would a carrier bag. Don’t be tempted to push a few down the side of the bed, sofa or car seat to have them in easy reach

Asphyxia (including choking and strangulation) is the third most common cause of death in children. It only takes a few minutes !!!!

Sources: CAPT, National Children Mortality Database, ROSPA

A dog can be a wonderful addition to a family but it’s important that we follow safety advice around childrenLast year ...
15/05/2026



A dog can be a wonderful addition to a family but it’s important that we follow safety advice around children

Last year over 1,700 children were admitted to hospital with dog bites. Children age 0-4 are most likely to be bitten by a dog with 80% caused by a dog known to them

Dogs who are calm and happy are less likely to react

Make sure your dog has a safe space and ensure children respect that space and leave the dog alone

Make sure your dog gets plenty of exercise

Never leave children and dogs together unsupervised and separate them with a physical barrier, such as a safety gate, if you notice any change in behaviour from either

Teach your child there are certain times to leave the dog alone such as sleeping, eating and if they are playing with their favourite toy

If you have your dog before your baby you can help prepare your dog by putting the baby items in the house before they arrive so your dog can smell them, play baby sounds to get them used to the noise, when introducing them give your dog treats for calm behaviour

The Dogs Trust and RSPCA say the essentials are close supervision and understanding your dogs body language, teaching children that dogs don’t always want to be hugged ❤️

If a bite happens, wash the wound thoroughly under running water and cover with a sterile dressing. If the bite is severe it should be seen by a health professional to check if stitches are needed or a tetanus

Sources: CAPT, ONS, Dogs Trust, RSPCA

🤔 LifeVac — Should You Get One?Devices such as LifeVac are becoming increasingly popular with parents, especially during...
14/05/2026

🤔 LifeVac — Should You Get One?

Devices such as LifeVac are becoming increasingly popular with parents, especially during the weaning journey 👶

But should you rely on one?

Our advice is simple 💛

✔️ Learn choking first aid first
✔️ Know how to recognise choking quickly
✔️ Understand when and how to give back blows and chest thrusts
✔️ Always supervise mealtimes

The only legal medical anti-choking device in the UK is the LifeVac.

It should never replace first aid but if first aid has failed it's a brilliant secondary level treatment.

While some families may choose to own one for added reassurance, the most important thing is knowing what to do in an emergency and acting quickly with confidence.

We love the LifeVac ❤️ But its important you know when and how to use it!

Want to learn more? We cover the full choking treatment + when and how to use a LifeVac in our first aid for weaning session.

Next one is tonight at 7:30pm

During weaning, prevention is key:
🥦 Prepare foods safely
👀 Stay close during meals
🪑 Sit little ones upright while eating

Knowledge saves lives — and confidence starts with learning 💛

Would you have one at home? Let us know in the comments 👇

As we near the end of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week we wanted to share this poster from Maternal Mental Hea...
08/05/2026



As we near the end of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week we wanted to share this poster from Maternal Mental Health Alliance which acts as a symptom tracker for women and their families

Things to be aware of include:

Mood changes
Intrusive thoughts
Feeling overwhelmed
Bonding with your baby
Lack of sleep
Problems with food / body image

Support is available as we shared earlier in the week but if you feel distressed or suicidal attend your closest A&E or Urgent Care department

Source: Maternal Mental Health Alliance

This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, where the Perinatal Mental Health Partnership, along with The Ma...
04/05/2026



This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, where the Perinatal Mental Health Partnership, along with The Maternal Mental Health Alliance, raise awareness around perinatal mental health problems, which include during pregnancy and up to 2 years after birth

This year marks 10 years of them raising awareness for a condition that is now thought to affect at least 1 in 4 women

Most people have heard of Postnatal Depression but Maternal Mental Health covers such a wide range of conditions and can occur during pregnancy as well as the postnatal period. These conditions can affect women for the first time during pregnancy and beyond. They include, but are not exclusive to, the following:

Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Bipolar Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Fear of childbirth (tokophobia)
Postnatal Depression
Eating Disorders
Postpartum Psychosis

There is lots of support both locally and nationally, which can be accessed through the social media and websites below

Together we can try and reduce the stigma around mental health conditions and signpost to support when needed

Sources:

First Aid For Parent & Carers Sessions EXPLAINED ⛑️Our parent first aid sessions are perfect for any parent to be, new ...
01/05/2026



First Aid For Parent & Carers Sessions EXPLAINED ⛑️

Our parent first aid sessions are perfect for any parent to be, new parent or carer (that includes grandparents, aunts, uncles and prospective babysitters)

You can book a trainer to come to your home or join a local session

Our sessions are for 2 hours and are £25 per person. They cover a range of topics that every caregiver should know

We cover baby & child CPR, baby & child choking prevention and emergency action, head bumps, burns, temperatures, croup and meningitis

High quality equipment with enough for everyone to get lots of hands on experience. Highly trained instructors that will welcome you in and make you feel comfortable to ask any questions you may have!

You can not put a price on saving a life - this session is just £25

❤️ Learn it. Know it. Save a life. ❤️

See our website for classes near you or contact us for home or bespoke sessions

Following on from last weeks post on Meningitis we also wanted to give you a reminder about Martha’s Rule is a patient ...
17/04/2026

Following on from last weeks post on Meningitis we also wanted to give you a reminder about

Martha’s Rule is a patient safety initiative to provide a way for parents, families and staff to seek an urgent review if they detect deterioration in their loved one or they feel they are not being listened to

Martha Mills was a 13 year old who died of sepsis in 2021 after there was a failure to escalate her to intensive care when her family became concerned. Medics did not respond to the families requests for a review. A coroner ruled that Martha would probably have survived had she been moved to intensive care sooner

Following this Martha’s parents have campaigned for Martha’s Rule to be rolled out across the NHS. Some hospitals have named it Call4Concern

There are 3 parts to Martha’s Rule
1. An escalation process should be available 24/7 with clear advertising to families to contact the critical care outreach team directly
2. The process should also be available to staff who have concerns regarding a patients condition
3. Clinicians should formally record information daily from families regarding the patients health as it is recognised that you know them and their behaviours best

We have always talked in our Parent classes about getting a second opinion if you are concerned about the condition of your child or family member and/or you are not reassured by the advice you have been given. These initiatives give a more formal, recognised way of raising concerns to receive that escalation or second opinion from the correct team in a timely manner

You usually know your family best, you are the person who knows their normal behaviours, if you are worried, let someone know

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

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

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