Daisy First Aid Durham

🤩 We’re excited to be partnering with Window to the Womb this summer to share important Summer safety tips to help you and your little ones have a safe summer!

👉 This is a gentle reminder that if your child seems out of sorts in this weather or is displaying ‘naughty’ or frustrated behaviour to please ask yourself if they may be a bit dehydrated.

Symptoms of dehydration in children include:
👉 Feeling thirsty
👉 Dark yellow and strong smelling p*e
👉 Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
👉 Feeling tired or irritable
👉 Dry mouth, lips and eyes
👉 Peeing little, and fewer than 4 times a day - or nappies drier than normal.

🔹 Your child may not be able to explain or understand how they are feeling and it can come across as unwanted behaviour or frustration.

🔹 If your child shows symptoms of dehydration, give regular small sips and allow them to gradually drink more if they can.

🔹 You can use a spoon or medicine syringe to make it easier for your child to swallow the fluids.

🔹 Your child’s p*e should be a pale or clear colour.

🔹 Remember, breastfed babies will want more feeds than usual in warm weather and this includes night feeds too.

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🤧 According to Allergy UK 10-15% of children in the UK will experience hay fever. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​🤧 Symptoms include itchy, watery eyes, a scratchy throat and sneezing. It can sometimes be confused with a virus. The way to tell the difference is by how long the symptoms last.

🤧 If it is a virus, the symptoms should only last for a week or two. If your child has a constant runny nose and is sneezing every day for part of the year but not in the winter, it may be a sign that they are allergic to something.

🤧 Symptoms can start as early as March and continue through until late September.

🤧 Hay fever symptoms vary in severity and symptoms may be worse some years than others, depending on the weather conditions and the pollen count.

To reduce your child’s exposure to pollens:
👉 Keep windows closed at night so pollen does not enter the house.
👉 Buy your child a pair of wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen entering their eyes.
👉 Apply vaseline around the inside of your child’s nose to trap pollen and stop it being inhaled.
👉 Wash your child’s hair, face and hands when they come back indoors and change their clothes.
👉 Do not dry clothes outside as this will pick up pollen.
👉 Avoid letting them play in fields or large areas of grassland.
👉 Use air filters to try to reduce pollen that is floating around the house.
👉 Keep the car windows shut when driving.
👉 Symptoms are usually worse first thing in the morning and early evening, particularly on days that have been warm and sunny.

😢As many as 1-in-5 new mothers experiences some type of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMADs). These illnesses frequently go unnoticed and untreated, often with tragic and long-term consequences to both mother and child.

😔It’s estimated that 7 in 10 women hide or downplay their symptoms. Without understanding, support and treatment these mental illnesses could have a devastating impact on the women affected and on their partners and families.

🤰Women of every culture, age, income level and race can develop perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Symptoms can appear any time during pregnancy and the first 12 months after childbirth. There are effective and well-researched treatment options available to help women recover.

❤️If you’re struggling, please know that you are not alone and there are people who can help you:


For help coping with a perinatal mental illness
Phone number: 0808 1961 776
Opening hours: 11am- 10pm


For support with mental health
Phone number: 0300 123 3393
Opening hours: 9am – 6pm, Mon-Fri

Association of Postnatal Illness
Phone number: 0207 386 0868
Email: [email protected]
Opening hours: 10am – 2pm

🤱And if you’re a friend or relative of a new mum, ask her how she’s really feeling and encourage her to seek help if she’s struggling.

🍠 About to start weaning? Then this guide is for you.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​❤️ Our friends at are giving away their Guide to Weaning with Food Allergies worth £7.99 for FREE this week in honour of allergy awareness week.

👍 Head to the link in our bio to sign up to their newsletter and receive your free guide.

💙 TAG any parents who might like this too. But hurry, it’s only free during allergy awareness week, which ends on Sunday.

It’s so important we look after our own health as Mums!

It’s a magical time, but also overwhelming and most of us feel vulnerable at times. It’s very natural.

Always reach out - it’s good to talk ❤️

😮 Yes, you read that correctly. It’s pretty shocking isn’t it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​🔹 According to the Child Accident Prevention Trust one child under 5 years old is admitted to hospital every day after falling from a building.

🔹 With the weather finally warming up, windows are going to be opened it’s important to be vigilant.

🔹 Pre-school children are particularly at risk from falls and as their heads are proportionately larger than an adults they are most likely to land on their head which could cause them serious harm.

🔹 Window safety catches are easy to fix and can prevent a child from falling and being seriously injured.

👍 TAG a parent to remind to fit window safety catches before summer arrives.

💕 This year is a leap year so babies born today, on the 29th February, are very special! They are known as ‘leapers’ or ‘leaplings’.​​​​​​​​
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😮 There is an approximate 1 in 1,461 chance of having a baby on a Leap Day!​​​​​​​​
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🇺🇸 There is a town in Texas, USA called Anthony where they hold a Leap Year Festival every Leap Year where people from all over the world come to celebrate their birthday on 29th February.​​​​​​​​
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😉 So you can start planning your 2028 trip to Texas now if your little one is born today!​​​​​​​​
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💕 We’ve love to know how many little Leaplings have been born to our followers! Or maybe you’re a Leapling yourself?​​​​​​​​
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👇 Let us know in the comments!​​​​​​​​
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❤️February is it’s also which is an opportunity to highlight the importance of the use of defibrillators in cardiac arrest.

🔹Cardiac arrest occurs when a casualty’s heart suddenly stops beating and the person stops breathing or stops breathing normally. This is a very serious medical emergency and the person will require immediate CPR.

🔹Out of hospital cardiac arrest survival rates in this country are low. Only 1 in 12 people survive.

🔹Using a defibrillator when someone has a cardiac arrest can drastically increase their chance of survival. Fewer than 10% of cardiac arrests have a defibrillator deployed.

🔹The majority of cardiac arrests (around 80% of them) happen at the person’s usual place of residence. Which means you are most likely to need to resuscitate a loved one at home than anyone anywhere else.

🤔Let’s think about that for a moment.

🔹Using a defibrillator is safe and easy. You don’t need any special medical training.

🔹Come along to one of our classes and we’ll show you exactly what to do and when to use it.

🔹Let’s help to work towards changing these statistics so that more people can survive and out of hospital cardiac arrest.

❓Would you know how to use a defibrillator? Let us know in the comments.

👶 Dads and partners play a crucial role in the arrival of a new baby. For new mums it can feel overwhelming to suddenly have this tiny human who is completely dependant on you for literally every need they have. So as Dads and partners you need to make sure that mum is looked after first and foremost. However it’s still important to make sure you have time to bond with your new baby too.

💕 In this week’s blog we’re looking at some wonderful ways you can strengthen the bond with your newborn.

🔗 Head to the link in our bio to read!

And SHARE this post with any dads and partners-to-be!

http://www.daisyfirstaid.com/bonding-with-your-baby-top-tips-for-new-dads-and-partners

Bonding with your baby – top tips for new dads and partners. Dads and partners play a crucial role in the arrival of a new baby. For new mums it can feel overwhelming to suddenly have this tiny human who is completely dependant on you for literally every need they have. So as dads and partners you need to make sure that mum is looked after first […]

This is a brilliant step for our Family Hubs. 👏👏
More specialist support has been desperatly needed in County Durham for us families with Neurodiverse children. 🥰 🧡💚💛💜❤️💙

💙New to Family Hubs💚

Daisy Chain will be running coffee mornings for parents and carers of children diagnosed, on the pathway or who have been identified by a professional as having a need relating to autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), sensory processing differences, anxiety and social and communication differences.

Find out more at www.durham.gov.uk/article/30513/Daisy-chain-coffee-morning

📢📢 “Open Class” date📢📢
Seaham Saturday 28th October

All booking information is provided on booking link

Click to book: https://bookwhen.com/durhamdaisyfirstaid

We are spoilt for choice to attend groups with our little ones🤩 and I’m proud to say that I train so many of the amazing play centre staff across County Durham.. but if you know of anyone struggling financially and isolated give them a tag ❤️

Been to Baby and Me yet? It's a great way to meet other parents, is FREE and we have them all across the county! Drop in and enjoy some time for baby and you :)

Find your nearest group at www.durham.gov.uk/BabyAndMe

🙋‍♀️ Hands up if you’ve ever smelled your newborn baby’s head?!​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​💞

Guilty… Oh my days.. I loved that smell!

Did you know that a baby’s head has a specific smell that actually has a positive effect on the brain's reward system. Research has shown can make people feel happy and harmonious and we can totally see why!

💞 According to sciencenordic.com, Biologist Johan Lundström, a researcher who specialises in smell, thought it was so wonderful to smell his daughter's head when she was born that he decided to investigate exactly how a baby's body odour affects people, according to an article published on an online Swedish popular science research magazine called forskning.se.

💞 Lundström and his colleagues conducted experiments with 30 women who were asked to smell the inside of hats that had been worn by newborns. At the same time, the researchers studied their brains with a magnetic camera.

💞 The women were also given other smells. When the researchers compared the different images of the women’s brains, it appeared that the baby smell had a similar effect on the brain as drugs used to treat mental illness.

💞 The researchers now hope that a nasal spray with this distinctive baby smell could be developed as new, safe treatment for mental illnesses such as depression.

😲 How amazing is that?!

👶 Do you know anyone with a newborn? TAG them in the comments below!

‼️ In every class, I always discuss the importance that every time your child is riding on something with wheels they should have a helmet on their head.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​👉

A helmet could help protect your child from a serious head injury or even save their life if they fall or are hit by a car.

🔹 Statistics from the RoSPA found that in bicycle accidents where the casualty was wearing a helmet, fatal head injuries were reduced by 71%, serious injuries were reduced by 60% and overall head injuries were reduced by 48%.

🙏 Please make sure you protect your child by putting a helmet on them regardless of where they are riding or how short the distance.

When fitting your child’s helmet ensure that:

✅ The straps aren’t twisted and form a v shape under the child’s ear
✅ The straps are tightened but allow you to put your fingers between the strap and the child’s chin
✅ The helmet is tightened from the back to make sure it isn’t loose enough to wobble

👍 Please SHARE this post with your parent friends to remind them of how important this is.

❓ Do you have a little one who has started or returned to school? Have you heard of ‘after school restraint collapse’? If not then read on…​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​🤔 You may wonder why your child’s teacher talks about how lovely they are during the school day but once they are with you it’s another story...

🤯 They may have meltdowns with temper tantrums or they may be withdrawn and refuse to engage with you for a while after school. This is actually really common behaviour in children under 12.

👉 Parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith says “They have spent all day at school holding in frustration, fear, anxiety, anger and other uncomfortable emotions, because they know that it is “naughty” to let them out at school. When they get home to you, however, things are entirely different.”

💕 Experts say this shows that your children feel safe enough with you and loved enough to let out all of their bottled up emotions. So really it’s a sign of your great parenting!

🤷‍♀️ How can we deal with it?

✅ Try not to ask lots of questions as soon as they come out of school.

✅ Give them a snack – they’re likely to be tired and hungry so a bit of quiet time and some food is a good idea.

✅ Once they’ve had a snack, exercise can really help them to blow off steam if they need to.

✅ If they are upset or having a meltdown try to keep calm, acknowledge their feelings and let them know you are there for them.

💕 And remember, it’s totally normal and you are not alone.

This week is National Eczema Week, which is an awareness campaign organised by the National Eczema Society to raise awareness of eczema and the impact it can have on people’s lives.

Atopic Eczema is a common childhood condition affecting around 20% of children in the UK. It usually starts within the first 6 months of life and there is usually a history of it in the family. The atopic gene is genetic and causes three conditions: eczema, asthma and hay fever.

Some children will grow out of childhood eczema but others won’t and unfortunately it’s impossible to predict.

Emollients help by restoring dry, itchy skin and providing a barrier to prevent external triggers getting in. It’s important to keep moisturising eczematous skin as often as possible to reduce the itching and help prevent-flare ups.

If your baby is developing eczema it’s best to see a GP as quickly as possible to get a skin management routine in place.

For more information on Eczema in little ones and how to manage it visit the National Eczema Society website.

Did you have eczema as a child? Did you grow out of it?

Let us know in the comments.

🎉 Join the excitement with over 35%* off tickets to The Baby Show with Lidl GB at Olympia London from October 20th to 22nd, 2023! ✨ Secure yours now for just £16pp*, saving you £10pp! Click the link to grab your deal.

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At the nation’s largest shopping destination for all things baby 👶 you can compare, try and buy from 350+ brands, with huge savings guaranteed. From well-known and popular brands to smaller boutiques and those not on the high street 🛍 There’s even a Buggy Testing Track where you can test drive a huge range of buggies.

Get FREE support, info, and advice from the ✨UK’s leading baby and parenting experts✨ on sleep, birth, breastfeeding, first aid, weaning, and more on the Live Talks Stage 🎤. Speakers include Daisy First Aid The Modern Midwife The Naked Birth Coach .positivelyparenthood

Whether you’re expecting a baby or a proud new parent, it’s the perfect one-stop-shop to get everything you need for bump, baby and you!

*T&Cs apply.

Did you know that for every minute without CPR, you lose 10% chance of survival?

Our 2hr parent first aid class will give you peace of mind that you can act quickly and save the life of your family in an emergency.

Book a private class for 4 or more and we’ll come to your house to teach you vital skills, including:

-CPR & recovery position
-How to resolve choking
-Temperature related seizures
-How to deal with broken bones & bleeds
-How to treat head injuries, burns & accidental poisoning
-How to spot meningitis early
-And much more!

Our award winning 2 hour class covers first aid for both babies and children (and we cover adults too - just to have you covered!)

Babies under 12 months welcome in class

£25 per person for groups of 4 or more

Check Availability & Book online: www.daisyfirstaid.com/carlisle

🔹 Croup is a common condition that affects babies and young children.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​🔹 It’s usually mild but it’s always best to call 111 as they may need treatment.

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❓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. Swipe to see an image of the damage tiles can do too. Thankfully this little one recovered fully but it shows how important it is to be aware of the dangers of surfaces that are in direct sunlight.

🙏 Always check the temperature before letting little ones run around outside.

👍 Please TAG a parent who should know this.

☀️ 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.

👍🏼 TAG a new mum or dad who might find this useful.

🔹 This week is Child Safety Week, which is an annual campaign run by to help raise awareness of child safety and the most common accidents that happen to young children and how they can easily be prevented.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​👍 The theme this year is ‘Safety Made Simple’.

👉 Scroll through the statements above. Which do you think are true?

‼️ They all are ‼️

👇 Here are 5 simple ways to protect your children:

✅ Run the cold tap first when you’re running a bath for your baby and always check the water before you put baby in.
✅ Keep cups of tea (and coffee) well out of reach of children until they have been drunk.
✅ Hook blind cords out of reach. Do it every single time, not just sometimes.
✅ Know where the button batteries are in your home (stay tuned for a post on this) – check battery compartments and keep spares well out of reach of children.
✅ If you’re using hair straighteners or other heat styling products put them in a protective case well out of reach when you’re finished with them.

⚠️ Remember that children are most likely to have an accident at home and making simple changes can help to keep them safe.

I cannot recommend this course highly enough. Massage was one of the most import skills I learnt as a new mum for so many reasons. If you are local to the area get yourself booked on.

All staff are trained by us too😉 so you are in great hands🤩

💞ATTENTION NEW PARENTS💞

Are you looking for ways to bond with your new baby? Are you looking to meet other new parents?

Baby massage is the perfect opportunity to do both!

💕 baby massage is a skills based class meaning you can use your knowledge beyond classes and teach other parents, grandparents or siblings to make them feel included.

💕 class sizes are kept small to make you feel more relaxed in an intimate setting.

💕 after the class our massage group and staff enjoy some social time with a cuppa and cake providing opportunities to talk and support each other.

Our new course begins NEXT FRIDAY - we have 4️⃣ spaces left - reserve your space now ⬇️

www.playdatesbabylounge.com

🥕 We are thrilled to be involved in this year’s Weaning Week!
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🤩 This week is your chance to get FREE advice from a host of amazing leading industry experts to give you all the information you need to wean your baby including our very own first aid expert, Nic Welsh.
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👉 Swipe for the incredible timetable for the week and click on the link in our stories to gain access to the Facebook group where it’ll all be taking place.
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As many as 1-in-5 new mothers experiences some type of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMADs). These illnesses frequently go unnoticed and untreated, often with tragic and long-term consequences to both mother and child.

It’s estimated that 7 in 10 women hide or downplay their symptoms. Without understanding, support and treatment these mental illnesses could have a devastating impact on the women affected and on their partners and families.

Women of every culture, age, income level and race can develop perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Symptoms can appear any time during pregnancy and the first 12 months after childbirth. There are effective and well-researched treatment options available to help women recover.

If you’re struggling, please know that you are not alone and there are people who can help you:


For help coping with a perinatal mental illness
Phone number: 0808 1961 776
Opening hours: 11am- 10pm


For support with mental health
Phone number: 0300 123 3393
Opening hours: 9am – 6pm, Mon-Fri

Association of Postnatal Illness
Phone number: 0207 386 0868
Email: [email protected]
Opening hours: 10am – 2pm

And if you’re a friend or relative of a new mum, ask her how she’s really feeling and encourage her to seek help if she’s struggling.

💉 This week is World Immunisation Week, which aims to highlight and promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​💉 There is no evidence of any link between vaccines and autism. This has been demonstrated in many studies, conducted across very large populations.

💉 The 1998 study which raised concerns about a possible link between the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism, was later found to be seriously flawed and fraudulent. The paper was subsequently retracted by the journal that published it, and the doctor that published it lost his medical license. Unfortunately, its publication created fear that led to dropping immunisation rates in some countries, and subsequent outbreaks of these diseases.

👶 Your baby will have immunisations at 8, 12 and 16 weeks and again at 1 year to protect them against a range of serious infectious diseases.

👉 If you are unsure about whether or not to get your child vaccinated and want to do more research be wary of websites making false claims and make sure you only use credible sources.

🔹 To help you find them, the WHO has reviewed and ‘certified’ many websites across the world that only provide information based on reliable scientific evidence and independent reviews by leading technical experts. These websites are all members of the Vaccine Safety Net.

We absolutely love this idea from the brilliant and our Daisy trainers all over the UK are showing their support with ribbons on their bags 🎀

The idea is that you tie a ribbon to your changing bag or handbag to show that you’re happy to give help or support to a fellow mum. It also shows that you’re open to receiving help during those tricky moments we all experience sometimes.

It’s such a simple but lovely idea.

Share this with all the mums you know to get them involved 💝