# Baby and child first aid

> Comprehensive baby and child first aid guide with emergency information and medical toolkit. (iPhone/iPad app by British Red Cross.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-and-child-first-aid/id646471621 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [British Red Cross](https://appshunter.io/developer/646471629)
- Category: Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.74/5 from 70 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-05-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-and-child-first-aid/id646471621/reviews.md

## What is Baby and child first aid?

Keep your little ones safe with the British Red Cross baby and child first aid app. Packed with useful videos, easy to follow advice and a test section – it’s free and simple to download. There is also a handy toolkit where you can record your child's medication needs and any allergies. 
The information is all on the app itself, meaning you don’t need an internet connection and can access it on the go.   
 
Learn
Simple, easy-to-understand advice and frequently asked questions on 17 first aid scenarios. Videos, step-by-step instructions and animations make it fun and easy to pick up. 

Prepare 
Get expert tips on how to prepare for some of the most common emergency situations, from accidents in the garden to a fire at home. Sections include a list of tips and handy checklists. 

Emergency 
Act fast when things go wrong. This instantly accessible, step-by-step section gives you the key information to know what to do in emergency first aid situations, including handy timers relevant to some types of first aid.  
 
Test
Find out how much you’ve learned in our test section, which provides a useful opportunity to check that you’ve picked up all the necessary skills. 

Toolkit  
Add a child record in the app’s handy toolkit.  You can record your child’s medical needs, any allergies and add emergency contacts such as GP details.  
NB. The child record data is stored locally on your device and will only be shared if you choose to do so.

Info
Find out more about the life-saving work of the British Red Cross, including how to get involved, ways to get help and more opportunities to learn first aid.

Download this essential app today.  

*Note that while emergency numbers throughout the app are for UK users, the information in this app will be useful to anyone, anywhere in the world.

## Key features

- 17 first aid scenarios with advice
- Instructional videos and animations
- Emergency preparedness tips
- Instant access to emergency actions
- First aid skills testing
- Child medical record and allergy tracker
- Offline access to information

## Recent user reviews (10 of 52)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-and-child-first-aid/id646471621/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Lani

*2025-08-08, version 2.11.1*

Tasker

### 3/5 — It’s ok just a bit misleading info

*2022-06-26, version 2.9.1*

As some that trains first aiders nothing can compare to a real first aid course. It does give a lot of good information but I feel like the testing side give so very obscure opinions which may end up confusion people in emergency situation! 
Great idea to get life saving knowledge to people just needs afew tweeks

### 5/5 — Literally a life saver

*2020-04-13, version 2.6.0*

My toddler was choking and I wasn’t sure what I was meant to do after the back slaps, I navigated through the app very quickly and the video and accompanying pics helped me to save his life. Scariest 5mins of my life, thank you so much!

### 5/5 — First aid is first class

*2020-03-08, version 2.5.1*

This is a very helpful app to any one with babies and young children for help knowledge and guidance.

### 5/5 — Every person should learn a little first aid

*2019-09-21, version 2.5.1*

I was a British Red Cross volunteer for many years going and attending functions on duty also taking disadvantaged children on camp holidays.
First  important rule never move the casualties .
Think first act second.  You never know when the minute arises.
Go on learn now, that choking baby needs you.

### 5/5 — excellent app

*2018-11-21, version 2.4.1*

excellent app

### 5/5 — How to save a life

*2018-10-06, version 2.4.1*

Thank you to the BRC for thinking ahead and creating an app to help people save life’s in any situation. Whether you know basic First Aid or not - this will help you save a life.

### 4/5 — A good app with inappropriate rating

*2018-06-06, version 2.4.1*

This is an excellent app for those with some first aid knowledge but not familiar with children's differing needs. I was shocked when I changed the app settings on my iPad to 12+ rating in order that my grandchildren could use it. This app disappeared. Clearly it is not thought appropriate that children learn first aid. I reverted to previous settings and had to re-install the app.

### 1/5 — Latest update has a bug

*2018-02-09, version 2.4.0*

Developers: Please check this update as a matter of urgency. I cannot open this new version of the app on my iPhone 6 running latest iOS 11 2 5. Obviously something is wrong with the update which I installed today, the previous version of the app worked fine with latest OS.

Thanks

### 5/5 — Very useful app

*2017-11-22, version 2.3.0*

I love the fact that I have the Information on the go.

## Frequently asked questions about Baby and child first aid

### What is Baby and child first aid?

Baby and child first aid is a free app from the British Red Cross that provides essential first aid advice for infants and children. It includes step-by-step guides, videos, and a toolkit to manage medical information.

### Can I use Baby and child first aid offline?

Yes, all the information within the Baby and child first aid app is stored on the device itself, meaning you do not need an internet connection to access it.

### What kind of medical information can I store in the toolkit?

The toolkit in Baby and child first aid allows you to record your child's medication needs, any allergies, and emergency contacts such as GP details. This data is stored locally on your device.

### Is Baby and child first aid suitable for users outside the UK?

While the emergency numbers within Baby and child first aid are for UK users, the first aid information provided is designed to be useful to anyone, anywhere in the world.

### How often is Baby and child first aid updated?

The latest version of Baby and child first aid is v2.12, which was last updated on August 19, 2025. Updates typically ensure the information remains current and relevant.

### What is the age rating for Baby and child first aid?

Baby and child first aid has an age rating of 12+. This indicates the content is generally suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### Does Baby and child first aid have ads?

The provided data does not indicate that Baby and child first aid contains advertisements. It is described as a free and simple app to download.

### How does Baby and child first aid help users learn?

Baby and child first aid uses simple advice, frequently asked questions, videos, step-by-step instructions, and animations to make learning first aid scenarios easy. It also includes a test section to check acquired skills.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### v2.12 — 2025-08-19

We’re always making changes and improvements to the Baby and child first aid app. In this release, we have done some general maintenance and bug fixes.

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