Tappy Toes Bedford

💜 REVIEW SPOTLIGHT 💜

Brilliant! The children love it and the teacher is so energetic and great with them, there is no pressure for them to do things and you can see them growing in confidence each week! -Maddy ✨👣

Thank you so much, Maddy, for your lovely words 🌟

Watching little ones grow in confidence, have fun and feel comfortable being themselves is exactly what Tappy Toes is all about 💜

3 Things all parents of babies should do

🫶🏼 As first aid trainers, these 3 things we want every parent of babies and young children to do.

1. Take their temperature when they're well.
2. Record their breathing rate
3. Take a video of your child breathing

By doing these three things, you'll know what's normal for your child so if you're worried something is wrong you can detect any changes.

And don’t forget to SHARE with other parents who should know this! ✅
Do you want to feel more confident handling injuries, illnesses and emergencies? Head to www.daisyfirstaid.com to find your local trainer!

🌟 Saturday Morning Tappy Toes at St James Barn, Biddenham! 🌟

Looking for a fun and engaging activity for your little one this weekend?

Our Toddle Toes class is perfect for children from walking age up to 2.5 years old! 💃🕺

Join us on Saturday mornings at St James Barn, Biddenham, where your little explorer can dance, move, learn and play in a fun, supportive environment. Using exciting props, music, nursery rhymes and imaginative activities, we help develop confidence, coordination, balance, musicality and social skills while having lots of fun. Tappy Toes classes are designed to support early years development through movement and dance. (Tappy Toes)

✨ Perfect for busy toddlers who love to move
✨ Parent/carer participation class
✨ Friendly and welcoming atmosphere
✨ A wonderful way to spend your Saturday morning together

Come and see why so many families love Tappy Toes!

📍 St James Barn, Biddenham
🕘 Saturday mornings
👣 Walkers to 2.5 years

Spaces available – we’d love to welcome you and your little dancer! 💜 Book online at: https://www.tappytoes.com/franchisees/toddler-classes-bedford/

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How to help a child with a nosebleed

🩸 Nosebleeds can look scary, but most stop with simple first aid.

⛑️ Sit your child down and lean them slightly forward. Pinch the soft part of their nose and keep the pressure on for 10 minutes. If it’s still bleeding do this for another 10 minutes.

⏰ While you’re doing this ask them to breathe through their mouth and spit out any blood. Try not to let go early to check it.

🩸 If it is still bleeding after 20 minutes, keep pinching for another 10 minutes.

🫧 Afterwards, for 24 hours, avoid nose picking, nose blowing, hot baths or showers, and warm drinks.

🚑 Get medical help if it does not stop, the bleeding is heavy, they are struggling to breathe, feel weak or dizzy, or it happened after a head injury.

✅ See a GP if your child is under 2 or gets regular nosebleeds.

Do you want to feel more confident handling injuries, illnesses and emergencies? Head to www.daisyfirstaid.com to find your local trainer!

🤒 Fevers can be really worrying, especially in little ones.

🦠 A fever is temperature of 38°C or above and it’s often a sign the body is fighting off an infection. Most fevers settle on their own, but there are times when seeking medical advice is important.

⚠️ You should seek urgent medical help if:
👶🏻 Your baby is under 3 months and has a temperature of 38°C or higher
🥵 Your baby is 3 to 6 months and has a temperature of 39°C or higher
💤 They seem unusually sleepy, floppy or hard to wake
🫁 They have difficulty breathing
🫙They have a rash that does not fade when you press a glass against it
😢 They have a seizure
🚽 They show signs of dehydration, such as fewer wet nappies or no tears when crying

🫶🏼 For older babies and children, trust your instincts. If they are not themselves, not feeding, or you’re worried, it’s always okay to get them checked.

🫶🏼 Fevers are common and most are mild, but knowing when to seek help can make all the difference.

🫶🏼 Knowledge brings confidence and that confidence helps you stay calm when it matters most.

We are so excited by our nursery classes!

We deliver our classes in your setting on a day and time to suit you.

We bring the music, the props and the dance moves!

What are you waiting for?!

Book your FREE nursery demo now by contacting Flic at Tappy Toes Bedford.

We can’t wait!

Why should a child cry immediately after a bump to the head? 🤔

Why is crying after a bump to the head often reassuring?

🙌🏼 Because it usually means your child is conscious, responsive and breathing normally. Crying is a natural reaction to pain, shock and fright, and can be a good sign right after a bump.

⚠️ BUT keep watching them closely afterwards for at least 24 hours.

If they display any of the following symptoms take them to A&E or call 999 immediately.
If your baby or child has:

- Lost consciousness (even briefly)
- Difficulty staying awake or keeping their eyes open
- A fit (seizure)
- Fallen from a height more than 1 metre or 5 stairs
- Problems with their vision or hearing
- A black eye without direct injury to the eye
- Clear fluid coming from their ears or nose
- Bleeding from their ears or bruising behind their ears
- Numbness or weakness in part of their body
- Problems with walking, balance, understanding, speaking or writing
- Hit their head at speed, such as in a car crash, being hit by a car or bike or a diving accident
- A head wound with something inside it or a dent to the head
- Been crying more than usual (especially in babies and young children)
- Vomited since the injury
- Had a change in behaviour, like being more irritable, losing interest in things or being easily distracted (especially in children under 5)

🫶🏼 Crying can be reassuring in the moment, but it’s what happens next that really matters.

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Do you want to feel more confident handling injuries, illnesses and emergencies? Head to https://www.daisyfirstaid.com/ to find your local trainer!

🍂 SEPTEMBER BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN! 🍂

We're excited to announce that bookings for our September Tappy Toes dance classes are now available! 💃🕺

Give your little one something to look forward to this autumn with our fun-filled dance classes packed with music, movement, imagination, and plenty of smiles.

Tappy Toes helps children develop confidence, coordination, creativity, and social skills in a welcoming and supportive environment.

✨ Classes for babies, toddlers, and young children
🎶 Engaging music and imaginative adventures
⭐ A great way to make new friends and build confidence
📍 Limited spaces available

Our classes are always popular, so don't miss out—book your place today and join us for another fantastic term of dancing fun!

We can't wait to welcome new and returning dancers this September! 💛

Book online now at: https://www.tappytoes.com/franchisees/toddler-classes-bedford/

🧡 Children's Safety Week 🧡

This week, we're partnering with Daisy First Aid to share important safety tips that every parent and caregiver should know.

Could honey help save your child's life?

‼️ If you ever suspect a child has swallowed a button battery (those small round coin-sized batteries found in toys, remotes or watches), it’s important to act IMMEDIATELY.

😢 These batteries can start reacting with body fluids and damage tissue within hours, and it should always be treated as a medical emergency.

🚨 Always call 999 or get straight to A&E if you even suspect a child may have ingested one.

🍯 While you’re on the way to hospital the guidance now is that if the child is over 12 months old, giving them 2 teaspoons of honey every 10 minutes (up to about 6 doses) may help slow the chemical reaction and protect the throat and oesophagus until medical care can be given.

⚠️ This is only recommended if it’s immediately available and shouldn’t delay getting emergency help.

Important:
❌ Do NOT give honey to children under 1 year old due to the risk of infant botulism.
🍯 Honey is a temporary measure only – it does not replace urgent medical assessment and treatment.
✅ This is brand new guidance in the UK so please share this post with your parent friends to update them.

Do you want to feel more confident handling injuries, illnesses and emergencies? Head to www.daisyfirstaid.com to find your local trainer!