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29/10/2026

💚Baby & Child First Aid – Thornaby

If your little one choked, burned themselves, bumped their head or became suddenly unwell… would you feel confident knowing what to do?

Our relaxed, hands‑on class teaches choking, CPR, burns, bleeds, febrile seizures, meningitis signs and more — giving you the confidence every parent deserves.

📅 Thursday 19th November, 6pm
📍 Thornaby

Spaces are limited — grab yours and feel prepared for whatever comes your way.

28/10/2026

Those first few days with your newborn can be pure magic. But they can also be utterly exhausting!

The endless feeding, the broken sleep, the nappy changes, the crying and the constant wondering, “Is that normal?!”

In our latest Family Health podcast episode, NHS paediatrician .lils talks honestly about the newborn period, why those early weeks can feel so intense and what new parents can expect.

Whether you’re expecting your first baby or you’re right in the thick of those newborn days, this is such a reassuring listen.

Search Family Health by Mini First Aid on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts 🎧 💚

24/10/2026

Starting to wean your baby? Let's talk about allergens.

Introducing solid foods is an exciting milestone, but for many parents, the thought of introducing foods that could trigger an allergic reaction can feel a little daunting.

Research suggests that introducing common allergens, such as peanuts and eggs, from around 6 months of age, and continuing to offer them regularly if tolerated, may help reduce the risk of developing a food allergy.

The key is to introduce allergens one at a time, in age-appropriate forms, so you can recognise any potential reaction.

And of course, knowing what an allergic reaction looks like and how to respond is incredibly important.

That's why our Mini First Aid Baby & Child First Aid classes now include a dedicated Allergy & Anaphylaxis module, developed in collaboration with Allergy UK.

Swipe through our guide, save it for your weaning journey and book your Mini First Aid class to feel more confident about keeping your little one safe.

22/10/2026

What does a health visitor actually do?

If your answer is simply “weigh the baby”, you’re only thinking of a tiny part of what your health visitor can do for you, your baby and your family!

In this episode of Family Health by Mini First Aid, Kate is joined by registered health visitor Ruth Watts to explain how health visitors support families from pregnancy right through the early years.

They chat about what happens at your appointments, feeding and sleep support, maternal mental health, child development, safe sleep advice and where to turn if you’re struggling.

Health visitors are there for so much more than routine checks. They are there to support you as well as your baby, so if you’re expecting a baby, or already have one at home, you’ll find this episode packed with practical advice and reassurance.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

20/10/2026

This weeks class!
🧡 Baby & Child First Aid – Durham

If your little one choked, burned themselves, bumped their head or became suddenly unwell… would you feel confident knowing what to do?

Our relaxed, hands‑on class teaches choking, CPR, burns, bleeds, febrile seizures, meningitis signs and more — giving you the confidence every parent deserves.

📅 Wednesday 21st October , 6pm
📍 Old Elvet Methodist Church
Spaces are limited — grab yours and feel prepared for whatever comes your way.

19/10/2026

TW: Pictures of burns

Did you know that hot water bottles can expire? The majority of accidents that cause burn and scalds to babies and children involve hot liquids 💦

‘Hot water burns like fire’ is the key message this National Burns Awareness Day and it’s a chance for us all to think about the hot liquid hazards we have in our homes such as hot drinks, hot water bottles, saucepans and kettles, and our bath and shower.

The images in our reel are from a leaked hot water bottle, you can clearly see the burn damage to the skin.

7,335 children were burned or scalded in 2022 alone in England and Wales. This figure doesn’t include the thousands seen and discharged in A&E. These are the children who were so badly injured they had to be admitted to a Specialist Burns Unit.

NHS guidance is that babies should never sleep with a hot water bottle or electric blanket, or next to a radiator, heater or fire, or in direct sunshine, but if you are using a hot water bottle for an older child, there are a few safety precautions you can take.

💦Allow the boiled water to cool for a few minutes before filling the bottle
💦Don’t overfill - no more than two thirds of its capacity
💦Carefully let excess air out before putting the stopper on and ensure the stopper is screwed on tightly.
💦Check the expiration date on your bottle which is in the flower pattern on the top. The number in the middle is the year it was made, the flower segments represent the 12 months of the year and the dots inside those represent the number of weeks. It’s recommended not to use a hot water bottle if it is more than two years old as the rubber can deteriorate. See our Stories for a visual of this.

Stay safe and vigilant! 💚

Check out Children's Burns Trust t and Child Accident Prevention Trust for lots more safety guidance.
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18/10/2026

No parent expects their baby to need neonatal care, but if it does happen, understanding what to expect can make an incredibly difficult time feel a little less overwhelming.

In this episode of Family Health by Mini First Aid, we talked with NHS paediatrician Dr Lillie Parker about neonatal intensive care. We chatted about some of the reasons why babies are admitted to NICU, as well as discussing premature births, temperature control and feeding and breathing support.

We also talked about how overwhelming the environment can be for new parents and how that can affect families long after they have left hospital.

Kate also shares her own personal experience of having twins cared for in the neonatal unit, making this an honest and reassuring conversation for anyone who may be facing a similar journey.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts; just search Family Health by Mini First Aid 💚

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