First Aid For
The First Years

Baby and child first aid to feel calm, confident and prepared in the moments that matter most.

4.5 HOUR COURSE • FOR PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS & CARERS

Know what to do, before you need to.

No parent wants to imagine their child in an emergency. But every parent deserves to feel confident knowing how to respond if one happens.

Our course teaches parents and caregivers how to recognise, respond and make confident decisions during childhood illness, injury and emergencies.

Use DRSABCD and the primary survey to assess your child and identify medical emergencies.
Perform CPR and safely use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Identify common high-risk choking hazards and confidently recognise and manage a choking emergency.
Recognise the difference between an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis and confidently provide first aid, including administering an EpiPen and Neffy.
Recognise the severity of burns, provide appropriate first aid treatment, and know when to seek GP review, hospital assessment, or call an ambulance.
Provide effective first aid for minor and major bleeds.
Respond to a drowning emergency.
Differentiate between mild, moderate and severe head injuries, provide first aid, and know when and what medical care to seek.
Understand the risks associated with button battery ingestion and provide appropriate first aid while awaiting urgent medical treatment.

Perform a red flag assessment and confidently recognise signs of critical illness.
Identify signs of respiratory distress, including croup, in babies and children and know when urgent medical care is required.
Recognise and manage common childhood illnesses and understand when symptoms require medical assessment.
Recognise signs of a potentially dangerous rash and know when urgent medical review is needed.
Recognise signs of severe dehydration in babies and children.
Recognise febrile convulsions and seizures and feel confident knowing what to do while waiting for an ambulance to arrive.

Feel confident making decisions about when to manage your child at home, when to see a GP/urgent care, when to attend hospital, and when to call 000.
Learn to confidently advocate for your child in a hospital setting- including how to escalate your concerns effectively.
Feel confident in trusting your gut instinct.

Understand when symptoms require medical assessment, urgent review, hospital care, or emergency treatment.
Confidently recognise red flag symptoms of critical illness.
Advocate confidently for your child within the healthcare system.
Bonus online content includes topics such as bites and stings, musculoskeletal injury management, whooping cough, poisoning and recognising and responding to meningococcal disease.

Learn the skills every parent
hopes they'll never need.

Master lifesaving skills with practical, hands-on training, then refresh your knowledge anytime with 12 months access to our online course.

Learn Online

12 months access for $99

Learn at your own pace from home, with practical guidance you can revisit anytime.

ENROL NOW

“We had a private session in our home, and Maggie was incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and accommodating to our needs and questions. As a family, we all feel so much more prepared to care for our bub when she arrives, and we found the resources provided extremely helpful. I couldn’t recommend this company more highly.”

- Thandi

“As a nurse, I’ve often found first aid repetitive or not particularly useful, but I couldn’t fault today’s session and even gained new knowledge. I’ll be recommending this course to my friends and fellow healthcare workers. Maggie and Zoe were incredibly relatable, easy to talk to, and passionate about teaching and providing support to parents."

- Alysha

"We had such a great experience. Maggie came to my house to run a first aid course for our mother’s group and it was wonderful. She was so lovely, super knowledgeable and also amazing with the babies. One of the best parts is that you can bring your baby along, which makes the whole thing so much more relaxed. Highly recommend to any new parents!"

- Jeike

"My husband and I did a baby & children's first aid course over the weekend and were so pleasantly surprised by how engaging, knowledgeable and educational it was. It was far from your typical first aid course and kept us interested the entire time! Highly recommend it if you're expecting a little one, or know someone who is."

- Sheldon

"Zoe came to do a private course and it was far from your average boring first aid. We laughed and learnt and were able to have our babies with us. It was delivered clearly and in a style applicable to real life. Zoe was professional, relatable, extremely experienced and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to learn first aid minus the boring classroom!"

- Rikki

"I could not recommend Cradle and Kin highly enough! I’ve done first aid before but I’ve never felt engaged or laughed my way through the day like I did with Zoe and Maggie. I had so much anxiety over choking however feel so much more confident since doing their course, thanks girls!"

- Sophie

"Such a good class and everyone learnt something new! With a group who are a mixed bag from nurses, St John senior first aid certificate holders, to others never done any form of first aid training, we all walked out learning something new. Makes us all feel a lot more comfortable welcoming new lives into this world in our care."

- Alisha

"I really enjoyed the mix of parents, grandparents and expecting mums. Brought a really good dynamic. Both of you are great and engaging."

- Anastasia

" I loved the online course as Cradle & Kin have created a very informative, engaging and easy to follow online format which has given me valuable knowledge on how to care for little ones with First Aid and CPR. As a young children’s educator, I think this course is so valuable not only for parents but anyone who has young children in their life. Love your work Cradle & Kin!"

- Olivia, Online Course

"I completed a first aid course today and I feel so much more confident in providing first aid! I've actually over the year completed a few first aid courses in person and online and I got so much more out of Cradle and Kin's Course. Zoe and Maggie are beautiful, kind, and professional! I highly recommend it! Thank you ladies"

- Ashleigh

"Informative, fun, interactive and our family walked away feeling confident. The course was delivered by paramedics, who are also mums. We loved the scenario based components which allowed us to think on our feet using the skills we had learnt. Also big bonus we received awesome medication tracker fridge magnets. I highly recommend it!"

- Chelsea

"Maggie & Zoe have done such an incredible, innovative job at delivering first aid. Being paramedics they really have such a detailed and knowledgeable perspective on being parents and understanding the importance of first aid. Not only do they have such fun and bubbly personalities. They truly do a great job at educating people about first aid."

- Maddison

"We hosted Zoe yesterday for a first aid course in preparation for our nephew’s arrival. The course was extremely organised, interesting and relaxed which made it easy to learn and ask questions. Having done a different course in 2017 we thought this would be a refresher but found we learnt a lot more practical information about what to do in a real emergency."

- Emma

"I cannot recommend Cradle and Kin highly enough. The engaging content, delivery and professionalism really stood out. Maggie’s years of experience as a paramedic really shines through, providing strong hands on learning and solid, useful advice. My husband and I feel much more confident. Maggie and Zoe have created a fantastic course and I can’t recommend it enough."

- Michelle

"Just hosted a private course on the weekend. Everyone who attended loved it and walked away more confident than they arrived. Zoe was kind, funny, super knowledgeable and to the point but always willing to elaborate or answer endless questions. Time was managed well and the content was great and well presented. I would definitely recommend it!"

- Elora

Taught by medical pros who have seen it all.

Our educators are registered paramedics, mums, and experienced trainers who continue to work on the frontline for their local ambulance service.

Drawing on current clinical experience, years of healthcare education, and the realities of raising children themselves, they deliver practical, engaging, and evidence based training designed to help parents and caregivers feel calm, confident, and capable when it matters most.

Trusted by families and the professionals who support them.

FAQS

Master these lifesaving topics in person, then enjoy 12 months access to our online course to refresh your knowledge whenever you need it.

DRSABCD and the primary survey
Advocating for your child
Allergies and anaphylaxis
Button battery ingestion
Burns
Managing general illness
Choking
Croup
CPR for babies, children and adults
Dehydration
Drowning
Fevers and febrile convulsions
Head injuries
Recognising red flag symptoms of serious illness
Managing bleeding
Rashes
Respiratory distress

*Bonus online content includes topics such as bites and stings, musculoskeletal injury management, whooping cough, poisoning and recognising and responding to meningococcal disease.

Absolutely! Babies in arms are always welcome at our courses.

If your child is over one, we recommend arranging a babysitter or considering a private course. Our sessions run for several hours and understandably, toddlers often have much better things to do than sit through a first aid course.

You sure do! We know you're unlikely to remember every single thing from a four hour course, so we've created plenty of ways to refresh your knowledge long after the day is over.

Every attendee receives a take home magnet pack featuring our Primary Survey Magnet and Medication Tracker, plus a handy keyring with access to our digital first aid manual. The manual covers everything taught during the course, broken down into easy to follow flowcharts and bite sized fact sheets for quick reference when you need it most.

You'll also receive 12 months access to our online course, allowing you to revisit all of the content covered on the day, plus additional bonus modules, whenever it suits you.

We cap our public courses at 24 people, although we often end up with a few less, life happens right?

Every course is taught by two trainers, allowing us to provide plenty of hands-on support, answer individual questions, and ensure everyone feels confident throughout the session.

We've found it's the perfect group size: large enough for lively discussions and shared experiences, but small enough that you'll still receive plenty of personal feedback, hands on practice, and support along the way.

You'll also receive 12 months access to our online course, allowing you to revisit all of the content covered on the day, plus additional bonus modules, whenever it suits you.

Our courses are not accredited, which means we can spend less time ticking boxes and more time teaching practical skills that parents and caregivers actually need.

We focus on hands-on learning, real life scenarios, and building the confidence to respond in an emergency, not passing an assessment.

We are however always happy to provide a Certificate of Attendance after the course. Many healthcare professionals use this as supporting documentation for their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

You'll also receive 12 months access to our online course, allowing you to revisit all of the content covered on the day, plus additional bonus modules, whenever it suits you.

We'll have a 15 minute break halfway through the course, giving you plenty of time to stretch your legs, grab a tea or coffee, and have a bite to eat.

We will provide tea and coffee from our pod machine.You're also welcome to bring along any snacks or food you'd like. Our venue has a fridge, freezer and microwave available for you to use at any time.

Of course, if you're attending with a baby, we completely understand that little ones don't always stick to the schedule. Feel free to step out whenever you need. And if you'd like an extra set of hands while you make a cuppa or duck to the bathroom, just ask, our paramedic trainers are always happy to help.

In case you miss anything, you will also receive 12 months access to our online course, allowing you to revisit all of the content covered on the day, plus additional bonus modules, whenever it suits you.