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Parenting and Anxiety: How to cope when worry takes over

At Mini First Aid, we know that being a parent comes with its fair share of joy, chaos, and - let’s face it - worry. Whether it’s fret...

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Posted on Sep 9, 2025 by Jo

Hope for Your Pelvic Floor: Gentle steps towards lasting recovery

We talk a lot about first aid for bumps and bruises, but what about the kind of health issues that don’t get discussed at the school gat...

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Posted on Sep 2, 2025 by Jo

Sun Safety and Skin Cancer: Why daily sunscreen could save your life

When Adele Hughes received a skin cancer diagnosis on Christmas Eve 2019, her world was turned upside down. What followed was an 18-month...

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Posted on Aug 19, 2025 by Jo

Why Play is Powerful: The incredible impact of therapeutic and specialised play in children's hospitals

When you hear the word hospital, “fun” and “play” are probably the last things that come to mind - especially when it comes to your...

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Posted on Aug 5, 2025 by Jo

Anaemia and Mastitis: The two conditions every new mum should know about

Pregnancy and early motherhood are incredible, emotional, and at times overwhelming experiences. Your body is doing amazing things - growing...

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Posted on Jul 29, 2025 by Jo

Understanding Children’s Operations: What to expect when your child needs surgery

Whether your child is facing a planned procedure or an unexpected trip to theatre, the idea of surgery can be a daunting one - for them an...

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Posted on Jul 22, 2025 by Jo

How to get the most out of your GP visit: Advice from a doctor and mum

At Mini First Aid, we know how confusing it can feel when your little one is poorly. Do I call 999, ring 111, or book a GP appointment? Am...

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Posted on Jul 15, 2025 by Jo

Understanding Sepsis: One mum’s story that could save lives

At Mini First Aid, our mission is to make sure every parent and carer feels confident and empowered to act fast in an emergency. And when it...

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Posted on Jul 1, 2025 by Jo

Crawling baby safety: How to protect your little explorer at home

For Child Safety Week (2–8 June 2025), we’ve partnered with the brilliant team at Fred Safety to bring you a helpful blog on keeping you...

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Posted on May 29, 2025 by Jo

Our little girl was paralysed down her right-hand side, but we never would have guessed it was stroke...

May is Stroke Awareness month. At Mini First Aid we are helping raise awareness of stroke in babies and children, and are honoured to shar...

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Posted on May 23, 2025 by Jo

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