Baby First Aid Courses for Parents, Grandparents & Carers
Practical Children & Baby First Aid from a Specialist Since 2009
Learn practical, life-saving first aid skills for your family in a friendly, relaxed environment.
I’m Kate, founder of Bumps & Bashes and a fully qualified First Aid Instructor & Assessor. I’ve specialised in teaching Children & Baby First Aid specifically to parents, grandparents and carers since 2009.
From baby CPR and choking to febrile convulsions, burns, head injuries and severe allergic reactions, I’ll teach you what to do — and give you the opportunity to practise it.
99% of attendees rate my courses Excellent.
Specialist Since 2009
Children & Baby First Aid for families
Fully Qualified
Instructor & Assessor
99% Excellent
Attendee rating
Personally Taught
Every course taught by Kate
Choose Your Baby First Aid Course
Every family is different, so you can choose the way of learning that works best for you.
Open Children & Baby First Aid Courses
Join one of my friendly face-to-face courses and learn practical first aid alongside other parents, grandparents and carers.
Private Baby First Aid Course at Home
Get friends, family or your antenatal/NCT group together and I’ll bring the course and all the training equipment to you.
Online Baby First Aid Course
Learn from home at a time that suits you. Stop, start and revisit the most important sections whenever you need to.
What Parents Say About Bumps & Bashes
99% of attendees rate my courses Excellent.
Every face-to-face course is personally taught by me, so the reviews you see reflect the training I actually deliver.
Pioneering First Aid Courses for Parents Since 2009
When my own children were young, I wanted to learn first aid for my family.
But I couldn’t find the kind of course I was looking for — practical first aid specifically designed for ordinary parents and grandparents rather than lengthy workplace or childcare qualifications.
So I retrained and developed a Children & Baby First Aid Course specifically for families.
In 2009, Bumps & Bashes was born.
The idea was simple: give parents, grandparents and carers practical, memorable first aid skills for the people they love most.
Today, baby first aid courses for parents are widely available. Bumps & Bashes has remained focused on the same thing since the beginning:
Children & Baby First Aid specifically for families.
I personally teach my courses.
Why Parents Choose Bumps & Bashes
A Children & Baby First Aid Specialist
This isn’t an add-on to workplace first aid training. I’ve specialised in first aid for parents and families since 2009.
Fully Qualified Instructor & Assessor
You’ll learn directly from me, a fully qualified First Aid Instructor and Assessor.
Personally Taught
I personally deliver my courses rather than subcontracting them, so you know who will be teaching you before you book.
Practical, Hands-On Training
You’ll actually practise the important techniques rather than simply watching someone demonstrate them.
At Least 9 Training Manikins
I bring at least three baby, three child and three adult manikins, so you get plenty of opportunity to practise rather than waiting for equipment to be passed around.
Babies Welcome
Babies are very welcome. Private sessions can stop and start around feeding, changing and cuddles.
What You’ll Learn on a Children & Baby First Aid Course
My course focuses on the emergencies parents worry about most while also giving you essential Emergency Life Support skills for the whole family.
Then I’d display these in two or three columns, rather than one enormous list:
Baby, Child & Adult CPR
Choking
Recovery Position
Burns & Scalds
Severe Allergic Reactions & Anaphylaxis
Meningitis
Raised Temperatures & Fevers
Febrile Convulsions
Bleeding
Bumps & Head Injuries
Insect Bites & Stings
Poisoning
Plus other common childhood emergencies and minor injuries.
Meet Kate – Your Children & Baby First Aid Instructor
Hi, I’m Kate, founder of Bumps & Bashes.
I’m a fully qualified First Aid Instructor & Assessor and have specialised in Children & Baby First Aid for parents and families since 2009.
I personally teach my courses. When you book Bumps & Bashes, you aren’t being passed to a subcontractor or an instructor you’ve never heard of.
My teaching style is practical, relaxed and straightforward. Ask as many questions as you like — there are no silly questions when you’re learning how to protect your family.
My goal isn’t to turn you into a first aid expert.
It’s to help you know what to do in those vital first minutes before professional help arrives.
From One Idea in 2009 to Thousands of Parents Trained
Bumps & Bashes started with a simple idea:
Parents deserved first aid training created for them.
What began as specialist Children & Baby First Aid training for families has grown through recommendations, parent groups, grandparents, friends and families across the North West.
But the way I teach hasn’t fundamentally changed.
Practical. Personal. Relaxed.
And always focused on helping you protect the people who matter most.
Private Baby First Aid Courses in Your Own Home
One of the most popular ways to learn is to get your friends and family together and have me bring the course to you.
Invite grandparents, friends, relatives, babysitters or members of your antenatal/NCT group and everyone learns the same lifesaving skills together.
I bring all the training equipment.
Babies are welcome.
And because it’s your private course, we can pause when your baby needs you.
Baby First Aid Courses in Manchester, Cheshire & the North West
I provide Children & Baby First Aid Courses for parents, grandparents and carers across Manchester, Cheshire and surrounding areas.
Can’t see your area? I travel for private home courses, so get in touch and tell me where you’re based.
Can’t see your area? I travel for private home courses, so get in touch and tell me where you’re based.
Baby First Aid Course FAQs
Who are your courses for?
Parents, parents-to-be, grandparents, carers, babysitters and anyone who regularly looks after babies or children.
Can I bring my baby?
Yes. Babies are very welcome, and private courses can pause around feeding, changing and your baby’s needs.
Do I need any previous first aid experience?
No. My courses are designed specifically for ordinary parents and families. I’ll take you through everything step by step.
Will I practise CPR and choking?
Yes. Practical training is an important part of the course, and you’ll have the opportunity to practise using baby, child and adult manikins.
How long does a face-to-face course take?
Allow approximately 2½–3 hours.
Can you come to my home?
Yes. Private home courses are one of my most popular options. Get friends and family together and I’ll bring the training to you.
Are you a qualified instructor?
Yes. I’m a fully qualified First Aid Instructor & Assessor and have specialised in Children & Baby First Aid for families since 2009.
What if I'm not satisfied with the course?
I’m so confident in my training that I offer my Bumps & Bashes money-back guarantee.
Learn the Skills You Hope You’ll Never Need
Hopefully you’ll never have to perform CPR on your baby.
Hopefully you’ll never have to deal with serious choking or a life-threatening emergency.
But if something does happen, knowing what to do in those first few minutes can make an enormous difference.
Take approximately three hours out of your life to learn skills that could save a life.