Mini First Aid Bath & North Somerset

26/09/2026

We're a few weeks into the start of the new school year, and we can guarantee that some of you will already have had to deal with dreaded nits!

This week's blog is Charlotte's story of when her daughter came home with head lice and includes all the guidance on what to do to get rid of them!

The entire time my daughter was at nursery and primary school I dreaded the "case of head lice in your class" email or text message. But as...

26/09/2026

It’s National Eye Health Week, so a great opportunity to talk about Conjunctivitis 👁️

Conjunctivitis is common in children under 5 years old. It’s usually caused by infection or allergies and it can be contagious so it can easily spread around nurseries and school settings.

Swipe through the slides to take a look at some of the more common symptoms and advice on how to treat conjunctivitis.

Most instances of conjunctivitis will clear up without the need for medicine within a few weeks, but please see your GP if symptoms persist. If it’s a bacterial infection, you might be prescribed antibiotics. But these will not work if it’s caused by a virus (viral conjunctivitis) or an allergy.

Is this something your little one has had or is suffering with at the moment?

* All information sourced from NHS and Healthier Together

23/09/2026

Chest compressions as part of CPR should be performed at a rate of 100-120 beats per minute (BPM).

Not sure how fast that is? Take a listen to these songs and follow the beat 🎼

Follow Katy Cockburn for more life saving and general health advice 💚

16/09/2026

Some foods need a little extra thought before they’re offered to babies and young children.

While many of these foods aren’t off limits forever, they can pose a choking risk if they’re not prepared appropriately. Others, like honey, should be avoided altogether before your baby’s first birthday because of the risk of infant botulism.

Foods to take extra care with include:

• Honey (avoid under 12 months)
• Popcorn
• Whole nuts
• Marshmallows
• Sausages and hot dogs
• Hard boiled sweets
• Grapes
• Whole cherry tomatoes
• Raw hard fruit and vegetables

Simple changes, such as cutting grapes, hot dogs and cherry tomatoes lengthways or into quarters, grating or cooking hard fruit and vegetables, and avoiding foods that are round, hard or potentially sticky (marshmallows), can make mealtimes much safer.

No matter how careful we are, choking can still happen. That’s why knowing what to do in an emergency is one of the most important skills any parent, grandparent or carer can learn.

Our award-winning Baby & Child First Aid classes cover choking prevention, safe weaning, how to recognise the signs of choking and exactly what to do if a baby or child is choking, giving you the confidence to act quickly if you ever need to.

Find your local class and book today at www.northsomerset.minifirstaid.co.uk.

16/09/2026

👶 Good news for parents! 👶

You’re welcome to bring your baby under 1 year old along to our Baby & Child First Aid classes.

We know finding childcare isn’t always easy, and you may not feel ready to leave your baby yet, so little ones are welcome to stay with you while you learn the essential first aid skills that could help them in an emergency.

💛 Relaxed, baby-friendly environment
🩹 Learn life-saving skills with confidence

Visit www.bath.minifirstaid.co.uk or www.northsomerset.minifirstaid.co.uk to view local sessions and book your space for just £30pp

15/09/2026

Why would you hesitate when it comes to giving CPR?

You might assume that you would naturally jump in and help if you thought someone needed CPR but there are several reasons why people are often reluctant.

💚 They don’t know what to do. This is a biggie, and a reason that we are passionate about changing through teaching first aid techniques!

💚 They misinterpret breathing. When someone is in cardiac arrest and needs CPR, they will be unconscious and not breathing, but there is something known as ‘agonal breathing’ which is a brainstem reflex, a dying gasp if you like, that signals cardiac arrest rather than survival. Research shows this can be misinterpreted as the patient breathing and can cause critical delays in CPR initiation.

💚 They are scared they will do it wrong or hurt the person. You may not get the perfect technique, you may break ribs, but in this emergency situation, doing something is ALWAYS better than doing nothing.

💚 They are worried about touching another person on the chest. This is particularly the case if the patient is a woman, which is why only 68% of women are likely to receive CPR from bystanders compared with 73% of men.

💚 The ‘Bystander Effect’ means that people are less likely to help a person in distress when other people are present. The more witnesses there are to an emergency or crime, the less likely any single person is to step in and offer aid, with everyone looking to others and seeing how they respond.

Would any of these reasons make you reluctant to step in if you saw someone in cardiac arrest?

13/09/2026

Gold star for my little Lil today 🌟

After joining my Mini First Aid after school club at her school this week - she knew exactly what to do when she cut her finger.

She asked for a clean pad to press with to stop the blood coming out, and even held it up in the air to make it stop quicker.

After a quick wash under the tap she even (tried to) put her own plaster on - “to stop the germs getting in” 🦠

My little first aid super star in the making 🩹

13/09/2026

Most childhood illnesses are nothing to worry about, but in rare cases an infection can develop into sepsis.

September is Sepsis Awareness Month, so we’re proud to share this important guest blog from our partners at The UK Sepsis Trust helping parents and carers understand the signs of sepsis in children, when to seek help and why trusting your instincts can make a difference.

When your child is unwell, it can be difficult to know when something needs urgent medical attention. Most childhood illnesses are nothing t...

10/09/2026

Being a parent comes with a huge amount of joy and happiness, but it also comes with a degree of worry. Parental anxiety is real and something we see time and time again in our first aid classes. Parents want to be prepared, not just for bumps and bruises but for the emotional rollercoaster of parenting too.

In this blog, we dive into parental anxiety: what it is, why it happens, and what you can do when worry starts to take over. We sat down with counsellor and mental health trainer Jaimie Shires, a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, to explore the real pressures parents face, and how to find calm in the chaos.

At Mini First Aid, we know that being a parent comes with its fair share of joy, chaos, and - let’s face it - worry. Whether it’s fret...

10/09/2026

When it comes to your little one, knowing what to do before help arrives can make all the difference.

That’s where our Baby & Child first aid classes come in. Sessions are practical, with hands-on practice of the techniques and skills you might need in the event of an emergency. You will leave feeling confident and empowered!

💚 2 hours
💚 Suitable from pregnancy onwards (pre-crawling babies welcome to attend!)
💚 Covers first aid from birth to 18 years
💚 Designed for parents, grandparents, carers, and anyone looking after children

Click the link below and book your peace of mind learning experience today.
www.bath.minifirstaid.co.uk
www.northsomerset.minifirstaid.co.uk

👶🏼 Tag any new or expectant parents who may benefit from these classes.

🗺️ Classes available to book in -
Bath,
Peasedown St John,
Chew Valley,
Nailsea,
Congresbury,
Clevedon,
Cheddar,
Weston Super Mare,
Burnham on Sea.