Daisy First Aid

25/08/2026

🥹 Do you have a little one starting school this September?

👞 Do they struggle to get their shoes on the correct feet?!

🙌 If so, this parent hack is for you.

✂️ Cut a sticker in half and stick one half in each shoe so that when they put the sticker together the shoes will be the correct way around.

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24/08/2026

18/08/2026

💙 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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14/08/2026

🖐️ Ever wondered when your little one will pick a favourite hand?

⬇️ Here’s when hand dominance usually reveals itself - and why it matters!

0–12 months: No preference yet - babies are busy exploring with both hands.

1–2 years: You might spot a leaning, but it’s common to switch hands.

2–4 years: A consistent preference begins to shine through - drawing, feeding, playing.

By age 5–6: Most children in the UK show a clear dominant hand, just in time for primary school!

❓Did you know?

• Around 90% of people are right-handed

• Only 10% are lefties - and they’re more likely to be creative thinkers!

• True ambidexterity (using both hands equally well) is very rare - only about 1% of the population.

Top tip: If your child shows a very strong preference before age 1 - or avoids using one hand - it’s a good idea to check in with a health visitor or GP. Early support can make all the difference

13/08/2026

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1 – Check before you visit – always check it’s convenient to visit. Don’t just turn up.

2 – Stay home if you’re unwell – even a mild cold can be dangerous for a newborn. Wait until you’re feeling better.

3 – Wash your hands – clean hands help protect little ones from germs before cuddles.

4 – Don’t kiss the baby – kisses can spread viruses that are harmless to adults but serious for babies.

5 – Keep visits short – new parents and babies need plenty of time to rest and recover.

6 – Respect feeding time – feeding comes first. Be patient and give them the space they need.

7 – Make the tea – put the kettle on, bring snacks, or help with the washing up. Small acts make a big difference. Don’t expect to be waited on.

8 – Skip the advice – unless they ask, keep opinions to yourself. Let them figure this out in their own time.

9 – Offer practical help – fold some laundry, empty the dishwasher, or pick up a few useful bits from the shop. Help is the best gift.

10/08/2026

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09/08/2026

😤 If your toddler throws the toy across the room, pours their water on the floor, or up ends the bowl of food you’ve just spent hours preparing, it’s not because they’re “naughty” — it’s because their brain is still very much under construction.

😲 The part of the brain that controls impulses — the prefrontal cortex — isn’t fully developed until the mid-20s!

😭 For small children, it’s like having a car with a powerful engine (big feelings!) but very weak brakes (self-control).

🧠 So when they act before they think, it’s not defiance — it’s biology.

❤️ Our job isn’t to expect perfection, but to teach, guide, and be the “borrowed brakes” until theirs get stronger.

💙 Next time you see an impulsive moment, try this: pause, breathe, and remember — they’re learning how to steer.

08/08/2026

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07/08/2026