Mini First Aid Blog

Burns and Scalds: Archie's Story

Laura Chambers is a part-time estate agent. She lives with her partner, Sam, a joiner, and their son, Archie, who is now 2 years old. When A...

Posted on Oct 15, 2019 by Charlotte

What to eat when expecting and beyond!

This week we have a fantastic guest blog from Laura, founder of The Pregnancy Food Company about what to eat when expecting and nutritional...

Posted on Oct 9, 2019 by Charlotte

Mental Health for New Parents

The first few weeks after having a baby can be really tough.We spoke to Andrea Witt, a cognitive behavioural therapist specialising in...

Posted on Sep 24, 2019 by Matt

How to keep your little one's skin moisturised this winter

The winter nights will soon be drawing in and the weather getting colder. The wind, low humidity and cold temperatures are all factors...

Posted on Sep 17, 2019 by Charlotte

Sepsis: Why quick identification is a life saver . . .

This week it is World First Aid Day, and at our Mini First Aid classes parents tell us that sepsis is one of their biggest health concerns....

Posted on Sep 10, 2019 by Matt

Preparing your child for school

Lucy Patrick is a former primary school headteacher and owner of Guaranteed Outstanding Supply Teachers. This week Lucy gives advice o...

Posted on Aug 29, 2019 by Matt

Bites & Stings

It’s Summer. The wasps are here and having their many attempts to ruin family picnics, pub lunches and ice-lolly moments. You see par...

Posted on Aug 21, 2019 by Matt

My baby and Hip Dysplasia - Anna’s story

This week Anna from Mini First Aid Birmingham tells her story of her baby girl’s Hip Dysplasia...Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip.. how...

Posted on Aug 14, 2019 by Kate

Top Tips for New Mums

The first few weeks after your baby is born can be exciting but also challenging and overwhelming as you adjust to being a mum. We spoke to...

Posted on Aug 7, 2019 by Kate

How to treat nettle stings in babies and children

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 ar...

Posted on Jul 23, 2019 by Matt

Coronavirus & COVID-19 update