Daisy First Aid Buckingham and Milton Keynes

Daisy First Aid Buckingham and Milton Keynes Daisy First Aid offer award winning family first aid classes for children and adults and Nuco regulated first aid at work classes for business too.

🤔 Did you know? Up to 8% of children and 6% of adults in the UK are affected by food allergies. In an average classroom,...
05/10/2026

🤔 Did you know?

Up to 8% of children and 6% of adults in the UK are affected by food allergies. In an average classroom, 2 children will have a food allergy.

😔 And for parents of children with allergies, 4 in 10 experience moderate to extremely severe anxiety.

📣 This week is Anaphylaxis Awareness Week, so we’re shining a light on something we all need to be aware of.

From common allergy triggers and the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, to knowing what to do if someone has a severe allergic reaction, being able to recognise the signs and act quickly really can make all the difference.

‼️ Early recognition and treatment is vital.

➡️ Swipe through to learn the key signs, common triggers and what to do in an emergency.

✅ And if you know someone who would benefit from this information, please share this post and help us spread awareness.

[Source: Allergy UK]

✅ SAVE this post in case you need it! One question we are often asked by parents in our first aid classes is what to do ...
04/10/2026

✅ SAVE this post in case you need it!

One question we are often asked by parents in our first aid classes is what to do if a child ever knocks out a tooth.

So here’s what you should do:

🥛 A knocked-out adult tooth can usually be saved by putting it back in place, or in milk as soon as possible before seeing dentist.

If it's an adult (permanent) tooth:

🦷 Hold it by the white bit that sticks out of the gum (the crown). Do not touch the root.
Lick it clean if it's dirty, or quickly rinse it in cold running water for no more than 10 seconds.

☑️ Try to put it back into the hole in the gum.

If it does not go in easily:
- put it in milk
- put it in saliva – by spitting into a container (if it's your tooth) or having your child spit into a container (if it's theirs)
- hold it in your cheek until you see the dentist – but do not ask younger children do this in case they swallow it

If it goes back in, bite down gently on a clean cloth to hold the tooth in place.

‼️ Go to a dentist as soon as possible.

👶🏻 If it's a baby tooth:
❌ - do not put it back in – it could damage the tooth growing underneath

If you do not know if it's an adult or baby tooth:
- put it in milk or saliva (by having your child spit into a container) and bring it to the dentist

📱 If you or your child have knocked out an adult tooth, even if you cannot find it it’s best to get help as quickly as possible – call 111 as soon as possible for advice on what to do.

🦠 Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. RSV infectinos usually get better by themselv...
02/10/2026

🦠 Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. RSV infectinos usually get better by themselves, but can sometimes be serious for babies and older adults.

🧑 RSV infections are very common. Almost all children get them at least once before they’re 2 years old.

🙏🏼 They're not usually serious, but some babies and adults have a higher risk of getting seriously ill, particularly:

👶🏻 babies under 6 months old
⏰ young children who were born prematurely
👵🏻 adults over 75 years
🫁 babies, children and adults with a weakened immune system, or long-term lung or heart conditions
🚬 people who smoke to***co and babies exposed to to***co smoke

In babies, RSV is a common cause of a type of chest infection called bronchiolitis.

😔 This can cause breathing problems and may need to be treated in hospital.

🫁 RSV can also cause a serious lung infection (pneumonia) in babies and older adults.

➡️ Swipe for symptoms and when to get advice from medical professionals.

[Source: NHS]

🤰🏻 Expecting a little one this October?❤️ Their birthstone is the opal — a gem of creativity and hope. Their birth flowe...
01/10/2026

🤰🏻 Expecting a little one this October?

❤️ Their birthstone is the opal — a gem of creativity and hope. Their birth flowers are the marigold and cosmos, symbolising warmth, passion, and love.

♎️ Depending on their arrival, they’ll shine as either a thoughtful Libra or a passionate Scorpio.

✅ TAG a parent-to-be who’s welcoming their October baby!

🤔 Are you a qualified first aid trainer looking for some extra work?🙌🏼 We’d love to hear from you! 🌼 Come and join our w...
30/09/2026

🤔 Are you a qualified first aid trainer looking for some extra work?

🙌🏼 We’d love to hear from you!

🌼 Come and join our wonderful, supportive team and enjoy flexible hours, great rates of pay, and that warm fuzzy feeling you get when you’ve helped someone feel confident enough to save a life.

🫶🏼 If you’re friendly, approachable and passionate about making first aid fun, accessible and inclusive we’d love to hear from you.

Drop us an email at [email protected] with your CV, your location and a little bit about yourself.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

🫶🏼 September has been Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.😔 As parents, we never expect to hear the words, ‘Your child has ...
28/09/2026

🫶🏼 September has been Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

😔 As parents, we never expect to hear the words, ‘Your child has cancer.’

Thankfully, childhood cancer is rare. But for the families who receive that devastating diagnosis, life can change in a heartbeat.

📣 This month is about raising awareness, remembering the children and families whose lives have been touched by childhood cancer, and recognising the incredible charities, healthcare teams and support networks who are there to care for them, support them and help them through the unimaginable.

💟 It’s also a reminder that knowing what to look out for matters. We all know our children better than anyone, and if something doesn’t feel right, it’s always OK to trust your instincts and seek medical advice.

Today, we’re thinking of all the children and families affected by childhood cancer, and remembering those who are no longer with us.

➡️ For support and information head to and

🤔 Are you spoiling your baby?❌ We’ll answer this one for you... NO – you cannot spoil a baby!“You’re spoiling your baby ...
26/09/2026

🤔 Are you spoiling your baby?
❌ We’ll answer this one for you... NO – you cannot spoil a baby!

“You’re spoiling your baby by cuddling them too much and picking them up every time they cry.”

🥰 Did you know that it’s actually impossible to spoil a baby and that cuddling your baby is beneficial for both them and you? Oxytocin - the feel good hormone - increases in both mothers and babies during a cuddle.

👶🏻 Babies are not trying to manipulate you with their cries. They cry when something is wrong, and they need you. Responding to your baby’s cries helps develop trust, teaching your baby that you will be there to help when they need something.

⚠️ A parent who ignores a baby’s need for comfort can lead to an insecure attachment.
Securely attached children seek their parents when distressed and know they will be comforted.

Psychologists Dr Karen Appleyard, Ph.D. & Dr Lisa J. Berlin, Ph.D explain why a secure attachment is important:
“A secure attachment is characterized by the child’s ability to use his or her parent as a source of comfort and a “secure base” from which to explore. A key principle of attachment theory is that dependence leads to independence.
In other words, it is only when a child feels confident in his parent’s availability that he can fully explore and play on his own.
Early attachments lay the foundation for social and academic skills. A number of studies that have followed children from infancy to adolescence or adulthood have illustrated that attachment quality is one of the strongest predictors of later development.”

🫶🏼 So cuddle your baby, feed your baby and carry your baby! Your instincts are there for a reason - trust them!

🤔 Should you delay your baby’s first bath? Have you ever wondered what the white, creamy substance covering a newborn’s ...
25/09/2026

🤔 Should you delay your baby’s first bath?

Have you ever wondered what the white, creamy substance covering a newborn’s body is? It’s called Vernix Caseosa, or just vernix.

Vernix Caseosa literally means ‘Vernix’ = to varnish, ‘caseous’ = cheesy nature.

🤰🏻 This coating develops at around 20 weeks gestation and forms a protective layer on baby’s skin. It has a waxy texture, which keeps baby’s skin moisturised in the amniotic fluid. It also facilitates extra-uterine adaptation of skin in the first postnatal week (if it’s not washed away after birth).

🌼 Vernix is made up of shed foetal skin cells and shed lanugo (the fine hair that babies grow in utero all over their bodies).

Some benefits of vernix:

It provides “water-proofing” to babies in utero
It lubricates the baby to minimise friction on its way through the birth canal
It moisturises baby’s skin
It forms a protective barrier on baby’s skin
The vernix within amniotic fluid when swallowed by the baby can help develop healthy gut bacteria
It is thought to have antioxidant properties because is contains vitamin-E and melanin
It helps newborns to maintain their body temperature

🙏🏼 The World Health Organisation recommends leaving the vernix on the skin for at least 6 hours and preferably 24 hours to give your baby its full benefit. Most of the vernix will absorb into baby’s skin within the first 24 hours but it can take about 3-5 days for it all to be completely absorbed so it might be a good idea to delay baby’s first bath for a few days to allow for all the benefits of this amazing stuff!

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🤒 Glandular fever (also known as infectious mononucleosis) is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). In babies and todd...
24/09/2026

🤒 Glandular fever (also known as infectious mononucleosis) is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). In babies and toddlers, symptoms are often mild but it’s still important to know what to look for.

🌼 Common symptoms in children can include:
• High fever
• Sore throat / tonsillitis
• Swollen glands (especially in the neck)
• Extreme tiredness or fatigue
• Rash
• Poor appetite or swollen tonsils

🌼 How common is it?
In the UK, many children are exposed to EBV very early in life. Research shows:
• Around 20–50% of children test positive for the virus - usually with no symptoms - by age 2
• By ages 1–5 years, about 70% have already had EBV
• By adulthood, nearly everyone has been infected

Older children and young adults who contract the virus for the first time are more likely to display symptoms.

🤞🏼 Most children recover within a few weeks, though fatigue can sometimes linger.

✅ Always speak to your GP if your child has ongoing high fever, severe sore throat or prolonged exhaustion.

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