Mini First Aid Blog

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 on 5th October and we’re right behind the Meningitis Research Foundation and the fantastic work they are doing t...

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

Ditch the parent guilt this summer holidays!

It’s not always easy keeping little ones busy and occupied during the long summer holidays and the usual parental guilt ends up creeping i...

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

Sleep Deprivation and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

The Lullaby Trust are raising awareness of sleep safety with their annual Safer Sleep Week from 15-21st March 2021. This year the campaign h...

Posted on Mar 16, 2021 by Charlotte

Mini First Aid supports women around the world!

In the week of International Women’s Day, Mini First Aid is celebrating the work women do all around the world to save children’s lives....

Posted on Mar 9, 2021 by Charlotte

Vaccinating the nation: Mini First Aid's very own superhero!

We have some wonderful people working for Mini First Aid, and with so many of our first aid trainers having medical backgrounds, the COVID-1...

Posted on Mar 2, 2021 by Charlotte

The dos and don'ts of chickenpox

Chickenpox, I can remember having it myself as a child. The rash of red itchy spots that turn into fluid filled blisters. Then they crust ov...

Posted on Feb 23, 2021 by Charlotte