Daisy First Aid Maidenhead and Windsor

The struggle is real!

Left handed day – 13th August
Ever wondered when your little one will pick a favourite hand?
Here’s when hand dominance usually reveals itself—and why it matters!
0–12 months: No preference yet — babies are busy exploring with both hands.
1–2 years: You might spot a leaning, but it’s common to switch hands.
2–4 years: A consistent preference begins to shine through — drawing, feeding, playing.
By age 5–6: Most children in the UK show a clear dominant hand, just in time for primary school!
Did you know?
• Around 90% of people are right-handed
• Only 10% are lefties — and they’re more likely to be creative thinkers!
• True ambidexterity (using both hands equally well) is very rare — only about 1% of the population.
Top tip: If your child shows a very strong preference before age 1 — or avoids using one hand — it’s a good idea to check in with a health visitor or GP. Early support can make all the difference

Jaundice

Jaundice is a common condition in newborn babies and is usually harmless. It causes their skin and eyes to have a yellowish tint. It happens when there’s too much bilirubin, a yellow pigment, in the baby’s blood. Most babies develop jaundice within the first few days after birth, and it usually goes away on its own. Yellowing of the skin can be more difficult to see on brown or black skin. It is sometimes easier to see on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet.
Other symptoms include:
- Dark, yellow urine (a newborn’s urine should be colourless)
- Pale coloured poo (it should be yellow or orange)
It happens because newborns have a high number of red blood cells that break down quickly, producing bilirubin. As their little livers are still maturing, they might not be able to remove bilirubin from the blood efficiently, leading to jaundice.
Jaundice is treated with:

- Phototherapy – a special type of light shines on the skin, which alters the bilirubin into a form that can be more easily broken down by the liver

- An exchange transfusion – where your baby's blood is removed using a thin tube (catheter) placed in their blood vessels and replaced with blood from a matching donor; most babies respond well to treatment and can leave hospital after a few days

It's estimated 6 out of every 10 babies develop jaundice, including 8 out of 10 babies born prematurely before the 37th week of pregnancy.

But only around 1 in 20 babies has a blood bilirubin level high enough to need treatment.

You can find more info on the NHS website.

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Summer seems to be back – hooray!

It can be tricky to know what to put your baby to bed in on warmer nights so here’s a reminder.

Please remember, this is just a guide. The best way to check if your baby is too warm is be feeling their chest or the back of their neck and if they feel very warm and clammy, remove a layer.

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Pre-eclampsia

The exact cause of pre-eclampsia isn’t known however it’s thought it occurs when there’s a problem with the placenta.

Most people only experience mild symptoms but if it isn’t treated it can lead to serious complications for both mum and baby so it’s important it is diagnosed and monitored.

According to the NHS, the earlier symptoms of pre-eclampsia are present the more severe the condition will be.

Other factors that can slightly increase the risk include:

- a family history of pre-eclampsia
- if you’re aged over 40
- it’s been more than 10 years since your last pregnancy
- if you are expecting multiple babies
- if your BMI is 35 or higher

If you have 2 or more of these together your chances are higher.

If you’re diagnosed with pre-eclampsia you’ll be referred to a specialist at hospital where they’ll do further tests to see how severe it is. Pre-eclampsia will only be cured by giving birth to your baby, so you’ll be monitored closely until it’s possible to deliver your baby. You’ll need to attend regular appointments so you can be monitored and in severe cases you may need to be admitted to hospital.
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This class is held at a public venue for anyone to join.
Perfect for Families
The class is perfect for anyone that is expecting or has a baby/child and wants to learn some basic first aid skills without being overwhelmed with technical information. It’s great for new and expecting parents, plus family & friends.
Perfect for Children’s Activity Providers
This class is perfect for anyone working with children that wants to learn some basic first aid to handle incidents and emergencies that may happen in class. Daisy First Aid Are proud partners with both ICAP & The CAA.
The Class Covers:
🌼 CPR & Defibrillators
🌼 Recovery positions
🌼 Choking
🌼 Meningitis
🌼 Anaphylaxis
🌼 Shock
🌼 Burns
🌼 Head injuries
🌼 Febrile seizures
🌼 Broken bones
🌼 Poison
🌼 Bleeding & bandaging
The class is safe to do whilst pregnant and babies under 12 months are welcome in our classes.
Note:
👉 A small booking fee applies to cover the cost of processing the transaction only.
👉 Daisy First Aid classes are non-refundable.

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Shout out to all the parents fuelled by chocolate and running zero sleep this Easter!

Whether it’s baby’s first Easter or just another excuse to dress them like a bunny and take several hundred photos — we’re here for it!

Wishing you a very Happy Easter from our family to yours.