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Scarlet Fever is very infectious and can easily be spread to other people so if you think your child might have scarlet ...
16/08/2026

Scarlet Fever is very infectious and can easily be spread to other people so if you think your child might have scarlet fever please keep them off school or nursery.

It’s usually easily treated with antibiotics but as always, if you are concerned about your child, please trust your instincts and get advice from a medical professional as soon as possible if you feel your child is becoming more unwell.

If they are displaying the following symptoms please get medical advice as quickly as possible:
🔹Fever
🔹Severe muscle aches
🔹Localised muscle tenderness
🔹Redness at the site of a wound
🔹Unexplained vomiting or diarrhoea

SAVE this post so you can refer back to it and TAG your parent friends so they know what to look out for.

Did you know you can learn vital first aid skills from the comfort of your own sofa?At Daisy First Aid we know it can be...
16/08/2026

Did you know you can learn vital first aid skills from the comfort of your own sofa?

At Daisy First Aid we know it can be difficult leaving the house with little ones, so why not let us come to you!

We also know that making first aid can make some people nervous, so why not do it in your own environment with family and friends.

Invite friends, grandparents, aunties, uncles and anyone else who might be helping out with childcare!

Dates available until the end of November on the booking page below 👇 (link in bio)

https://www.facebook.com/daisyfirstaidsouthend/

Ever wondered when your little one will pick a favourite hand? Here’s when hand dominance usually reveals itself - and w...
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

Is your little one starting reception this September? It’s coming around quickly with the new school year is just a few ...
13/08/2026

Is your little one starting reception this September?

It’s coming around quickly with the new school year is just a few weeks away. A child starting school for the first time can be an anxious time for children and parents alike.

Swipe to check out our top tip for preparing your child for their school start.

Is there anything else you’d add? Let us know in the comments!


⭐️⭐️Daisy First Aid Basildon & Castlepoint is for sale!⭐️⭐️Are you a parent looking to make money but struggling to find...
11/08/2026

⭐️⭐️Daisy First Aid Basildon & Castlepoint is for sale!⭐️⭐️

Are you a parent looking to make money but struggling to find a job that fits around family life?

Would you like to know about how you could become a part of the amazing Daisy First Aid Team that allows you to….

💙Attend the nursery or school nativity play without having to ask your boss for time off?
💙Drop your children off and pick them up from school every day?
💙Work only when you want to work?
💙Make money doing something that is both rewarding and enjoyable?
💙is 100% flexible to fit around family life
💙provides maximum job satisfaction teaching people how to save babies lives
💙you don’t need any prior experience or training for although first aid experience is an advantage
💙allows you to work independently whilst also being part of an incredibly supportive team
💙allows you to run your business with the help of a head office team who are always there to support you

Sale include:
🌼 Full set of equipment
🌼 First aid qualifications & ongoing training
🌼 All the support you need to set up & run a profitable business
🌼 Existing repeat business & established venue classes

Get in touch for more information.

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A normal temperature in babies and children is about 36.4C, but this can vary slightly. A fever is usually considered to...
11/08/2026

A normal temperature in babies and children is about 36.4C, but this can vary slightly. A fever is usually considered to be a temperature of 38C or above.

Your baby may have a high temperature if they:

🌡️ feel hotter than usual to touch on their forehead, back or stomach
🌡️feel sweaty or clammy
🌡️have flushed cheeks

If you think your baby has a temperature, it’s best to check with a thermometer.

Ideally, you need a digital under arm thermometer to get a fast, accurate reading.

You can buy these online or from pharmacies and most large supermarkets.

To take your child’s temperature:

🌡️Hold them comfortably on your knee and put the thermometer in their armpit – always use the thermometer in the armpit with children under 5 years to get the most accurate reading.

🌡️Gently, but firmly, hold their arm against their body to keep the thermometer in place for however long it says in the manufacturer’s instructions – usually about 15 seconds.

🌡️The display on the thermometer will then show your child’s temperature.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully, you should get an accurate reading.

There are a few things that can slightly alter the reading – if your child has been:

🌡️wrapped up tightly in a blanket
🌡️in a very warm room
🌡️very active
🌡️cuddling a hot water bottle
🌡️wearing a lot of clothes
🌡️ having a bath

If so, allow them to cool down for a few minutes, but do not let them get cold or shivery, then take their temperature again to see if there’s any change.

[Source: NHS]

Send this with someone who might find it useful! 1 – Check before you visit – always check it’s convenient to visit. Don...
10/08/2026

Send this with someone who might find it useful!

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.


Which one’s your favourite? Tag a parent to be who might want some name inspiration.
09/08/2026

Which one’s your favourite?

Tag a parent to be who might want some name inspiration.


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 f...
06/08/2026

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

Jaundice is a common condition in newborn babies and is usually harmless. It causes their skin and eyes to have a yellow...
05/08/2026

Jaundice is a common condition in newborn babies and is usually harmless. It causes their skin and eyes to have a yellowish tint. It happens when there’s too much bilirubin, a yellow pigment, in the baby’s blood. Most babies develop jaundice within the first few days after birth, and it usually goes away on its own.

Yellowing of the skin can be more difficult to see on brown or black skin. It is sometimes easier to see on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet.

Other symptoms include:

- Dark, yellow urine (a newborn’s urine should be colourless)
- Pale coloured poo (it should be yellow or orange)

It happens because newborns have a high number of red blood cells that break down quickly, producing bilirubin. As their little livers are still maturing, they might not be able to remove bilirubin from the blood efficiently, leading to jaundice.

Jaundice is treated with:

- Phototherapy – a special type of light shines on the skin, which alters the bilirubin into a form that can be more easily broken down by the liver

- An exchange transfusion – where your baby’s blood is removed using a thin tube (catheter) placed in their blood vessels and replaced with blood from a matching donor; most babies respond well to treatment and can leave hospital after a few days

It’s estimated 6 out of every 10 babies develop jaundice, including 8 out of 10 babies born prematurely before the 37th week of pregnancy.

But only around 1 in 20 babies has a blood bilirubin level high enough to need treatment.

You can find more info on the NHS website.

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