Childhood Illnesses & Accidents

Covering First Aid and the initial steps to follow in a range of emergency situations.

- if a child became suddenly unwell, was injured,
- ingested a poisonous substance,
- had a fit,
- Meningitis,
- head injuries.

As well as tips to help you feel more confident in caring for your child when they have minor illness.

This session will make you feel better prepared to recognise signs and symptoms, including to have in your medicine cabinet, where and when to seek medical advice. Many useful handouts are given of the information covered.

It is hoped the sessions will reduce number of visits to the doctor or A&E with minor illness as you will feel more confident to manage things yourself at home.

You never know when such vital skills could be required.

Baby-Steps focuses on developing parents’ confidence and reducing anxiety. Katherine Whitby, founder of ‘Baby-Steps’ is a Paediatric Nurse and Health Visitor. She has extensive experience in answering parents’ questions about all aspects of child development and offering practical support and advice.  She has over 10 years experience caring for sick children at Great Ormond Street Hospital, the Cromwell Hospital and in Chelsea and Westminster’s Accident & Emergency dept. As a Health Visitor, Katherine runs Well Baby Clinics, Post Natal groups and visits families at home.

Childhood Illnesses & Accidents - Covering First Aid and the initial steps to follow in an range of emergency situations – if a child became suddenly unwell, was injured, ingested a poisonous substance, had a fit, Meningitis, head injuries.  As well as tips to help you feel more confident in caring for your child when they have minor illness. Including what to have in your medicine cabinet, recognising signs and symptoms, where and when to seek medical advice. Useful handouts are given of the information covered.

Baby Resuscitation - Learn what to do if your baby stopped breathing or was choking. Practice on manikins.  There will be plenty of time to ask questions and practice, giving you confidence and reassurance. A must for parents – ante or post natal or anyone looking after children. Easy to use handouts are given at the end of the session

Baby-Steps offers Baby Massage courses with the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM).  You and your baby can enjoy the many benefits of baby massage in the comfort and convenience of your own home.  You can host a group session or have a one to one class.

The information provided is for general information only and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice given by a doctor or any other health professional. Baby-Steps is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made or actions taken by a user based on this information.

Baby-Steps runs first aid training, resuscitation courses and parent education sessions for parents, nannies, child minders in London, Berkshire, Kent, Surrey, Bristol, Bournemouth, Richmond, Ealing, Chiswick, Kew, Wandsworth, Chelsea, Kensington, Notting Hill, Hampstead, Barnet, Finchley, Harrow, Ruislip, Acton, Brentford, Kingston, Twickenham, Hampton, Sunbury, Esher, Weybridge, Barnes, Sheen, Putney, Wimbledon, Ealing, Hammersmith, Battersea, Fulham, Clapham, Balham, Tooting, Streatham, Dulwich, Greenwich, Reading, Ascot, Windsor, Bracknell, Wokingham, Maidenhead, Marlow, Staines, Guildford, Bracknell, Wokingham, Ascot, Sunningdale, Virginia Waters, Camberley, Guildford, Reading, Wokingham, Staines, Chertsey, Windsor, Maidenhead, Slough, Aldershot, Kingston, Richmond, Monmouth, Abbergevenny, Hereford, Dulwich, Blackheath, Bexley, Lewisham, Lambeth, Gravesend, Medway, Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester, Maidstone, Kent, Chislehurst, Bromley, Orpington, Dartford, Eltham, Snodland, Sittingbourne, Canterbury. 

Contact us to ask about our corporate sessions and maternity packages.
Baby-Steps sessions are run by Registered Paediatric Nurses, Doctors & Health Visitors