Daisy First Aid Northampton & Bedford

💙At Daisy First Aid we believe that informed is best and how you choose to feed your baby is your choice and not for anyone else to have an opinion on regardless of how long you choose to breastfeed your child – be it a day or 4 years.

➡️Swipe for some amazing facts about breastfeeding.

Which one surprised you the most?

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🥵As the weather becomes warmer we wanted to remind parents that slushies are NOT recommended for children under 8 years.

❗️Researchers have suggested that children under 8 years should avoid these drinks due to concerns that it could lead to glycerol intoxication. Glycerol is a sweetener, which is used to stop slushies from freezing completely.

Slushies were in the news earlier this year due to a number of children requiring emergency treatment after consuming them. Doctors said the children had "glycerol intoxication syndrome" and were affected in a variety of ways:

- most lost consciousness and showed signs of low sugar and high acidity in the blood.
- four needed brain scans
- one had a seizure

⚠️The children all recovered and were discharged from hospital but it’s being suggested that young children under 8 years should avoid drinking slushies because their smaller bodies can't handle large doses of glycerol, making them more prone to the toxic effects. The current Food Standards Agency (FSA) advice is not to give slushies to children under 4.

The FSA stated that ‘while the symptoms of glycerol intoxication are usually mild, it is important that parents are aware of the risks – particularly at high levels of consumption’.

👍Always be cautious of sugary drinks and monitor for signs of discomfort after consumption.

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🥵When the weather gets really hot, babies can be more vulnerable because they aren’t able to regulate their temperature as well as adults. So it’s helpful to know the signs that your baby may be struggling with the heat.

👶🏼Every baby is different, and you know your baby best. Knowing what’s normal for your little one is important. If you’re worried or something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and seek medical advice.

💦Stay cool, little ones!

☀️Today the sun lingers a little longer and it’s a nice opportunity to remind ourselves to slow down and soak in the small, precious moments of family life.

A few spaces remaining on my class THIS SATURDAY!!!

When?
🗓️Saturday 20th June

Where?
📍Moulton Community Centre, NN3

What time?
🕙 10:00 - midday

How much?
💙 £25pp

Want to know more?
💙 Our Parent/carer First Aid class is specifically designed for parents, carers, grandparents and all those other friends and family members that care for precious little ones. It is also a fabulous opportunity for expectant parents to learn some new skills in preparation for the arrival of their new baby.

Our class covers the following:
💙What to do if a baby or child was unconscious
💙Recovery positions
💙Resuscitation and CPR
💙Using a defibrillator
💙Head injuries
💙Febrile convulsions
💙Choking
💙Anaphylaxis
💙Meningitis
💙Burns
💙Broken bones
💙Poisoning
💙Bleeding

Babies under 1 and breastfeeding are very welcome.

Places on this class are limited so you can book directly by visiting https://www.daisyfirstaid.com/northampton or click the link in my bio.

Alternatively, if you would like any more information, I’d love to hear from you. Get in touch by emailing me at [email protected] or calling me on 07429328263

☀️The recent warm weather has seen more people heading to rivers, lakes, reservoirs and the coast to cool off. Tragically, several lives have been lost in UK waters in recent weeks and our thoughts are with the families affected.

Many people don't realise that even on the hottest days, open water can be surprisingly cold. Cold water shock can affect anyone, regardless of age, fitness level or swimming ability.

This Drowning Prevention Week, we're encouraging everyone to stay safe around water and understand the risks before taking a dip.

If you find yourself struggling:
✔️Float to Live
✔️Tilt your head back with your ears submerged.
✔️Relax and try to control your breathing.
✔️Move your hands gently to help you stay afloat.
✔️Once the effects of cold water shock have passed and your breathing is under control, call for help or swim to safety if you can.

If you see someone else in trouble:
❌Don't enter the water to rescue them unless you are trained and equipped to do so.

Instead:
📞Call 999 immediately and ask for the Coastguard if at the coast, or Fire and Rescue Service if inland.

Encourage them to Float to Live.
Throw something that floats to them if available.

Stay where you are and continue reassuring them until help arrives.

Water can be a wonderful place to enjoy time with family and friends, but it deserves respect. A few moments spent thinking about water safety could save a life.

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Did you know this toxic plant is found all over the UK?

Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantgazzianum) originally comes from Asia and was brought over as an ornamental. It looks a lot like native cow parsley and can grow up to 5m tall.
It is commonly found near riverbanks, in gardens and allotments adjacent to infested woodland, heathland or common land.

❗️Its clear, watery sap contains toxic chemicals, which sensitises the skin to UV radiation and people who come into contact with it can develop severe burns with blistering.
Essentially it prevents the skin from protecting itself from sunlight, which can lead to very bad sunburn and scarring.

The blisters will form within 48 hours - scars can last for years.

If skin comes into contact with the sap the NHS advice is to cover the affected area, and wash it with soap and water.

If you feel unwell or have a severe reaction you are advised to see a doctor.

In the past, children have been hospitalised due to suffering very severe burns to the skin.

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Are you prepared?

❤️It might surprise you to know that around 80% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the UK happen at home . That means, if you're ever called on to give CPR, it’s most likely to be to a loved one.

💪We don’t say this to scare you - we say it to empower you. Learning CPR and first aid as a parent gives you the confidence to act quickly and calmly in an emergency.

⛑️Our friendly, baby and child first aid classes are designed with parents like you in mind - practical, reassuring, and fun!

Because there’s no greater peace of mind than knowing you’d know what to do when it matters most.