Daisy First Aid Northampton & Bedford

01/08/2026

👶🏼Expecting a little one this August?

Their birthstone is the vibrant peridot and their birth flowers are the gladiolus and poppy — symbols of strength and imagination.

They’ll be either a bold Leo or a practical Virgo, depending on when they arrive.

TAG a parent-to-be who's expecting their August baby!

30/07/2026

The exact cause of pre-eclampsia isn’t known however it’s thought it occurs when there’s a problem with the placenta.

Most people only experience mild symptoms but if it isn’t treated it can lead to serious complications for both mum and baby so it’s important it is diagnosed and monitored.

According to the NHS, the earlier symptoms of pre-eclampsia are present the more severe the condition will be.

Other factors that can slightly increase the risk include:

- a family history of pre-eclampsia
- if you’re aged over 40
- it’s been more than 10 years since your last pregnancy
- if you are expecting multiple babies
- if your BMI is 35 or higher

If you have 2 or more of these together your chances are higher.

If you’re diagnosed with pre-eclampsia you’ll be referred to a specialist at hospital where they’ll do further tests to see how severe it is. Pre-eclampsia will only be cured by giving birth to your baby, so you’ll be monitored closely until it’s possible to deliver your baby. You’ll need to attend regular appointments so you can be monitored and in severe cases you may need to be admitted to hospital.

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28/07/2026

👉Swipe to see when those tiny teeth might make an appearance! 🦷

But remember, every baby is different! So if your little one isn’t following this exact timeline, don’t worry - those pearly whites will show up when they’re ready!

Tag a parent who might be interested in this!

27/07/2026

Breath-holding is when a baby or child stops breathing for up to 1 minute and may faint. It can happen when a child is frightened, upset, angry, or has a sudden shock or pain. It’s usually harmless but can be scary for parents, particularly when it happens for the first time.

Breath-holding episodes:

▪️usually last for less than 1 minute (if the child faints, they'll usually regain consciousness within 1 or 2 minutes)
▪️are not epileptic seizures

Your child is not doing it on purpose and cannot control what happens when they have a breath-holding episode.

❗️Call 999 if:
▪️faints and cannot be woken up
▪️is shaking or jerking because of a fit
▪️is blue or grey

These could be symptoms of breath-holding, but could also be related to other, more serious conditions. If a doctor has not previously told you it's breath-holding, it's important to get it checked immediately.

👨‍⚕️See a GP if your child has already been diagnosed with breath-holding and:

▪️has breath-holding episodes more often than before or the episodes seem worse
▪️is stiff or shakes for longer than a minute and takes a while to recover
▪️has breath-holding episodes that are affecting everyday life

The GP will try to find out if there's a more serious underlying condition. They may suggest an ECG to check your child's heart rhythm.

Source NHS

26/07/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review from a recent private home class ⛑️

26/07/2026

Medical emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. Would your staff know what to do?

Whether you run a hair salon, gym, pub, restaurant, café or any customer-facing business, your team are often the first people someone will turn to if an emergency happens.

We offer workplace first aid training to suit every business and budget, from our 2-hour Basic Life Saving Awareness sessions right through to fully accredited Level 3 First Aid at Work qualifications.

Our training is relaxed, practical, engaging, inclusive and fun! Learning first aid doesn’t have to be boring!

Get in touch to find the right course for your team on [email protected]

25/07/2026

I will be at the Olde Cobbler next Friday at 11am, doing a first aid demo and answering any questions about our classes ⛑️ Looking forward to meeting parents and little ones

1 week to go until Daisy First Aid are with us for our mum and baby group! See you there for coffee, cakes and general chat! Plus Lottie’s Little Kingdom will be back with their great soft play set up

25/07/2026

Today is World IVF Day!

The birth of Louise Brown in 1978 was the start of a revolution in fertility treatment and her birthday – 25th July – has been known as World IVF Day ever since.

It is estimated that since Louise Brown's birth over eight million babies have been born from IVF around the world.

The journey to parenthood isn’t easy or straightforward for everyone and today is a chance to celebrate all the beautiful babies conceived via IVF and the incredible advances that have been made in fertility treatment over recent years.

❤️We’d also like to send love and strength to anyone who is on that journey now.

23/07/2026

Could you spot the symptoms of diabetes in your child?

If type 1 diabetes is left undiagnosed, it can get really serious, really quickly. But knowing the signs can avoid a medical emergency and save lives.

Knowing the 4Ts can help you spot the four most common signs of type 1 diabetes in both adults and children, and they’re really easy to remember:

🚽Toilet – Going for a wee more often.

🥤Thirsty – Non-stop thirst and drinking more than usual.

💤Tired – Feeling more tired and having less energy than usual.

⚖️Thinner – Unexplained weight loss.

If you are concerned about your child please take them to see a GP as soon as possible.

For more information visit diabetes.org.uk

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22/07/2026

🐝Have you noticed the wasps becoming more of a nuisance recently? We’re likely to see a lot more of them around this year.

☀️The warm weather we’ve had means the queens wake earlier and start nesting sooner which gives the colonies more time to grow resulting in larger populations. Wasps are more active in warm conditions and hot summers mean faster egg-layng, more workers and bigger colonies.

Warm weather also boost insect number which are a key food source for wasps.

You’ll see more wasps around in August and September when the workers switch from hunting insects to seeking food elsewhere (ie our drinks and food).

Here’s what you can do to reduce numbers where you are:
✅Cover bins and compost
✅Keep sugary drinks and food sealed when you’re outdoors
❌Don’t swat – this releases a pheromone that can alert other wasps

If your child gets stung:
✔️put an ice pack wrapped in a cloth, or a clean cloth soaked in cold water, on the bite or sting for at least 20 minutes, if it's swollen
✔️keep the area raised if you can
✔️take painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen if the sting is painful
✔️use antihistamines to relieve any itching
✔️use a hydrocortisone cream to reduce itching and swelling (ask a pharmacist for advice)
✔️Watch for signs of a serious allergic reaction