Mini First Aid Blog

Croup and the scary cough . . .

Croup is a common condition at this time of year, and with its distinctive cough, can be very frightening for parents. In fact, one of our M...

Posted on Nov 24, 2020 by Charlotte

Car Seat Safety Made Clear

This week is UK Road Safety Week. At Mini First Aid, we want to help keep you and your family safe whilst you are on the road. We hear from...

Posted on Nov 17, 2020 by Charlotte

Family fun in the forest: it's good for the soul!

With lockdown and restrictions across the UK, at Mini First Aid we think it is absolutely vital to look after our own mental health, and tha...

Posted on Nov 10, 2020 by Charlotte

Bonfire Night Safety

Bonfire Night, 5th November is going to be VERY different this year in COVID-19 lockdown. However, many people will still be marking the occ...

Posted on Nov 3, 2020 by Charlotte

Busy mums - taking back control!

If you’re anything like the parents who work at Mini First Aid, your life is probably pretty hectic right now! As we always say at Mini Fi...

Posted on Oct 20, 2020 by Charlotte

Learning First Aid saved Bea from skin grafts

When her baby daughter Bea tipped a hot cup of coffee on herself, Jo Ruston knew exactly what to do, having learned about burns during her M...

Posted on Oct 13, 2020 by Charlotte

The power of first aid: A parent's story

At Mini First Aid, one of the most rewarding parts of our job is hearing how our classes have helped other parents and carers. We hope you d...

Posted on Oct 6, 2020 by Charlotte

Mental Health and New Parents

The first few weeks after having a baby can be really tough. This is especially true now in the midst of a global pandemic. Depending on you...

Posted on Sep 29, 2020 by Charlotte

Learning First Aid saved Baby Arlo’s Life

Knowing how to do CPR is one of the major elements in our Mini First Aid classes. Knowing what to do and acting quickly can literally save y...

Posted on Sep 24, 2020 by Charlotte

Baby Sleep Tips

This week we are talking baby sleep - specifically, how to help your baby get a better night's sleep - hallelujah! We've teamed up with the...

Posted on Sep 16, 2020 by Charlotte

Coronavirus & COVID-19 update