Mini First Aid Wolverhampton

01/10/2026

💔 Our MILK ALLERGY story…. from a Mum who never expected it to happen.

My daughter was diagnosed with a milk protein allergy when she was just three months old.

After removing dairy from her diet, her symptoms completely stopped within a couple of months. We became very careful about what she ate, always checking ingredients and making sure we understood what was safe for her.

When she was around one, we went out for lunch. The children’s dessert included ice cream and fruit. We were told it was vegan ice cream, so we genuinely believed it would be safe for her. She had her dessert, and we thought nothing more of it.

Shortly after leaving the restaurant, something just didn't feel right. She was so young that she couldn't tell us what was wrong. She wasn't crying or necessarily showing us exactly where she was hurting — she was just not herself.

As we drove home, I noticed she was drooling a lot more than usual. Something about her just didn't seem right, and that horrible feeling in my stomach told me we needed to act. Thankfully, we weren't far from A&E, so we went straight there.

By the time we arrived, her entire body was covered in hives. They had started across her face and torso before spreading to her arms and legs. Wherever she scratched or where her clothes rubbed against the welts, they began joining together. And then we noticed that her tongue was noticeably swollen too.

As a mum, seeing your child like that is absolutely terrifying. 💔

She was treated immediately with antihistamines and steroids to help control the reaction and bring the hives down.

Thankfully, within an hour or two, she was starting to look like herself again. The hives settled relatively quickly and had completely cleared over the following couple of days.

But I will never forget that day.

It taught us that allergic reactions can happen so quickly, and that even when you think you've checked something carefully, there can still be a risk of accidental exposure.

And that is why I share our story.

Not to frighten other parents, but to raise awareness.

If your child has a food allergy, trust your instincts. You know your child better than anyone. If something doesn't feel right, don't ignore that feeling.

And if you're a parent navigating allergies, please know you're not alone. ❤️

Love, Mum Charlotte x


Allergy UK

30/09/2026

📅 OCTOBER CLASS SCHEDULE 📍

Our 2-hour Baby & Child First Aid class is designed to give parents, grandparents, carers and anyone looking after little ones the practical skills and confidence to respond in an emergency.

We know that learning first aid can feel daunting, which is why our classes are friendly, practical and easy to follow — leaving you feeling more prepared and with that all-important peace of mind.

At Mini First Aid, we work alongside trusted organisations including the First Aid Industry Body, Children's Burns Trust, Meningitis Research Foundation and The UK Sepsis Trust, helping us ensure our teaching reflects the latest medical research and guidance.

And our families tell us they love what we do! 💚 We’re proud to have received awards recognising the quality of our classes, while consistently receiving 5-star reviews from the families who attend.

You'll find the link to our website in the comments 👇

29/09/2026

This figure represents children whose injuries were serious enough to require admission to a Specialist Burns Unit - Children's Burns Trust.

They do not include the thousands more children seen and discharged from A&E each year.

Hair straighteners can stay dangerously hot after they’ve been switched off, meaning the risk doesn’t end when you’ve finished styling your hair.

A few precautions can help prevent serious burn injuries:
🔌 Unplug straighteners immediately after use
🔥 Leave them to cool safely out of reach
⚠️ Keep hot appliances and trailing cables away from children
👀 Never leave heated styling tools unattended

Share these tips with other parents and carers to help raise awareness of hair straightener burns.

28/09/2026

👶 The baby reviews are in! ⭐️

Our little learners have been reviewing our 2-hour Baby & Child First Aid classes — and it’s safe to say they approve! 🥰

Babies are always welcome, and feeding, changing, crying (and plenty of cuddles!) are all absolutely fine!

Here are a few reassuring reviews from our tiniest attendees… 💚

27/09/2026

The RETURN to Wombourne Village Hall happening TODAY! 💚

26/09/2026

There’s something special about learning important life skills together. 💚

These three brothers took part in a private first aid class at home today, learning practical skills that could help them look after each other — and others — when it matters most. They were AMAZING!

Learning first aid builds confidence, encourages teamwork and gives young people the knowledge to stay calm and know what to do in an emergency.

💚 Give your TEENS the confidence and skills to be ready when it matters most.

Link to our website in the comments. 💚

25/09/2026

A super Early Years class today on behalf of the Sandwell CHANGES Programme.

There's such a huge selection of wonderful wellbeing activity courses on offer for Sandwell families with preschool children aged 0-4 years. 👍🏻

Could your 3-5 year old:
😊 shout for help when somebody is hurt or poorly?
😊 safely take care of cuts & grazes?
😊 deal with a bump to the head?
😊 recognise somebody is unconscious?
😊 make the call to 999 and say their address?
😊 roll a grown up onto their side ?

Our FANTASTIC first aider here 👇 can, and absolutely blew Kate's socks off today! 🤩

You are never too young to learn how to help. 💚

24/09/2026

What happens when you bring together three top professionals who know babies best?

You get a podcast series packed with trusted advice, honest conversations and practical reassurance for expectant and new parents! 💚

Mini First Aid's Family Health podcast is BACK SOON! And this time, we're bringing a special series dedicated to the prenatal and postnatal period, so perfect for you if you are trying for a baby, expecting a baby or are a new parent.

In this series, we are joined by three of the very best experts to cover all the topics you need to know about:

• Lesley Bland, experienced midwife from My Expert Midwife
• Ruth Watts, registered health visitor
• Dr Lillie Parker, NHS paediatrician, Doctor Lils

Together they cover everything from birth plans and maternal mental health to newborn care, child development, weaning and neonatal intensive care.

When it comes to your baby's health, reliable advice matters, and that’s exactly what you’ll get in this new podcast series.

Don't miss an episode. Head to wherever you get your podcasts, search Family Health by Mini First Aid and subscribe now 🎧

24/09/2026

A lovely morning delivering First Aid training for one of our friends at Kidslingo! 🩹💗 Thank you for the lovely feedback — it was a pleasure refreshing your skills to keep your little learners safe. 🤗

Thanks Lorraine for a really excellent course today, refreshing First Aid skills in order to keep our little linguists safe 🤗

22/09/2026

Baby Show Winner!

A huge thank you to Grace for sharing these lovely words and photos following her private Baby & Child First Aid class, which she won at The Baby Show in Birmingham!

We absolutely love attending shows like The Baby Show. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet new and expectant parents, share our passion for first aid and give families the chance to win some fantastic prizes.

And we couldn't do it without the support of our brilliant sponsors, Things Happen.

Niraj and his team have been supporting Mini First Aid at shows for several years, generously sponsoring our attendance and competitions, including the prize that Grace won.

We're incredibly grateful for their continued support, which helps us give even more families the opportunity to learn potentially life-saving first aid skills.

Thank you, Niraj and everyone at Things Happen, for helping us make moments like this possible! And brilliant work from our LORRAINE who delivered the session 💚