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Confused about where to go for medical help?

This quick guide breaks it down — from life-threatening emergencies to everyday advice.

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- Watch an iPad in a restaurant

- Sleep in my bed

- Have a meltdown in a supermarket

-Be given something to eat 20 minutes after refusing their dinner

- Require a 2-hour long bedtime routine involving 4 stories, 3 water refills and a full TED talk on dinosaurs.

What else have you done since having kids that your pre-kids self would be raising an eyebrow for?!

This is just for fun - no shaming or judgement please - we’re all doing our best!

Throwing a cover over the buggy when out and about with your baby might seem like an obvious way to keep them cool and protected from the sun on a hot summer day.

BUT did you know that covering your baby’s pram with a blanket on a hot day can significantly increase the temperature inside the pram, possibly to levels that could cause your baby to overheat.

Babies and young children are more vulnerable to the heat than older children and adults. That’s because they sweat less, their ability to regulate body temperature is less efficient and they can’t tell you when they’re feeling too hot. This puts them at increased risk of heat-related illness, dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

So, if you’re taking your baby out in a pushchair on a hot, sunny day:

- Make sure your pram is covered – preferably with an in-built sunshade (if your pram has one) or a light, well-ventilated, attachable one. These will keep baby shaded while ensuring adequate airflow.

- Dress baby in lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.

- Give your baby more fluids than usual, to keep hydrated - this might mean extra breast or bottle feeds.

- Avoid peak hours and stick to the shade as much as possible.

- Check on little ones often, feeling their skin to ensure they’re cool.

It is better for them to be covered by something light than to be in direct sunlight while it is hot but only for a very short period of time while you seek shade.

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Heat rash appears as raised spots that are 2mm to 4mm across. Some spots may be filled with fluid.

You can treat heat rash yourself. The main thing to do is keep your child’s skin cool so they do not sweat and irritate the rash.

To keep your child’s skin cool
• wear loose cotton clothing
• use lightweight bedding
• take cool baths or showers
• drink plenty of fluid to avoid dehydration

To calm the itching or prickly feeling
• apply something cold, such as a damp cloth or ice pack (wrapped in a tea towel) for up to 20 minutes
• tap or pat the rash instead of scratching it
• do not use perfumed shower gels or creams

Speak to a pharmacist about heat rash. They can give advice and suggest the best treatment to use.
A pharmacist might recommend:
• calamine lotion
• antihistamine tablets
• hydrocortisone cream – though not for children under 10 or pregnant women as they need to get advice from a doctor before using this treatment

Do you have artificial grass in your garden?

It’s really practical for little ones but did you know that in warm weather the temperature of the grass is significantly hotter than natural grass and can cause serious burns to little feet in hot weather.

The temperatures in this post are taken from an experiment carried out by a veterinary surgery to demonstrate the dangers to animals and it gives an idea of what temperatures you might be looking at on a hot day.

And it’s not just artificial grass; watch out for tiles too and any surfaces that are in direct sunlight.

Always check the temperature before letting little ones run around outside with no shoes on.

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Parenting with pride is about loving your children unconditionally, no matter who they are or who they love.

At Daisy First Aid we're here to support every family, every step of the way.

Everyone is welcome in our classes — always. Daisy First Aid proudly supports our LGBTQ+ friends and families, this month and every month.

Let’s teach our little ones the beauty of diversity and the power of inclusivity.
Together, we can create a world where everyone feels safe, loved, and respected.
Happy Pride Month!

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