Mini First Aid Blog

Don't let your child become a child safety statistic

The 7th-13th June is Child Safety Week, and at Mini First Aid we feel incredibly passionate about helping parents make sure their home envir...

Posted on Jun 8, 2021 by Charlotte

Keeping the kids safe in the sun!

We may not be going abroad much this summer, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be sun safety aware: even on a cloudy day in the UK, you...

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Charlotte

Teething - how to soothe baby and care for those precious teeth!

Our friends at Bickiepegs have over 95 years experience helping babies teeth naturally, so we asked them for some top tips to help you navig...

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Charlotte

How to treat nettle stings in children and babies

It’s that time of year when the sun is shining (sometimes!), the kids are outside a lot more, and they can often be found running around i...

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Charlotte

Weaning week - what foods should I avoid when weaning?

This week is weaning week and we have a fantastic blog from Katie at Scrummy Tummies, who is an expert in baby led weaning. She talks us thr...

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Charlotte

Baby immunisations - everything you need to know

Being a parent is often a bit like a rollercoaster ride. It can be daunting, exciting and frightening all at the same time. Bein...

Posted on Apr 27, 2021 by Charlotte

Meningitis: don't wait for the rash

It's World Meningitis Day this weekend and we’re right behind the Meningitis Research Foundation and the fantastic work they are doing to...

Posted on Apr 20, 2021 by Charlotte

How to grow your family’s connection with nature

This week, we have an expert blog from the inspirational Becky Johnston of Flo and Fawn, who encourage families to get outside and enjoy the...

Posted on Apr 13, 2021 by Charlotte

Keeping the little ones busy during the holidays!

It’s not always easy keeping little ones busy and occupied during the school holidays and the usual parental guilt ends up creeping in whe...

Posted on Mar 30, 2021 by Charlotte

Loud and red, let them go ahead. Silent and blue they need help from you!

“Without a doubt, it was Kate’s choking video and rhyme which gave me the confidence to step in so quickly at school.”These are the wo...

Posted on Mar 23, 2021 by Charlotte

Coronavirus & COVID-19 update