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We are Emily and Matilda, the team behind ‘How to Save a Life’. Sydney & Online courses available

26/10/2026

Start practicing with your kiddos!

25/10/2026

At home private baby first aid course for this lovely group this morning.

24/10/2026

🚨 Would you know what to do if your baby started choking?

It’s every parent’s nightmare — but knowing what to do could save your baby’s life. ❤️‍🩹

👶 For a baby under 12 months who is choking:
🖐️ 5 back blows
↩️ Turn baby over and give 5 chest thrusts
🔁 Repeat until the obstruction clears or baby becomes unresponsive.

❌ No finger sweeps unless you can clearly see the object and safely remove it.
❌ Never perform abdominal thrusts on an infant.

If your baby is unable to breathe, cry or cough effectively, call 000 and get help immediately. If they become unresponsive, start CPR and follow the emergency call-taker’s instructions.

Because knowing WHAT to do is important — but knowing HOW to do it correctly is everything. ❤️

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20/10/2026

ANZCOR now suggest the two thumb technique is preferred method of CPR under the age of 1. (instead of the two finger technique).

The change was made as two thumb CPR for a child under the age of 1 was found to:
- [ ] Ensure consistent depth (1/3 depth of the chest)
- [ ] Reduced fatigue (encirling the infants chest with both hands puts less strain on the CPR performers hands and fingers)
- [ ] Delivers stronger more effective compressions

Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR) sets and maintains the official resuscitation and first aid guidelines for Australia and New Zealand.

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16/10/2026

🌡️ Why do babies and children shiver when they have a fever?

It can be scary to see your little one shaking when they’re unwell, but here’s why it happens 👇

When your child’s body detects an infection, it raises its internal temperature set point to help fight it.

Their actual temperature is now lower than what their body is aiming for, so they may feel cold, even when they have a fever.

🥶 Shivering is the body’s way of generating heat to reach that new temperature.

💡 What should you do?
• Keep them comfortable with light clothing and a light blanket if they’re cold.
• Offer regular fluids.
• Avoid cold baths, ice packs or sponging to bring their temperature down.
• Focus on how your child is behaving, breathing and drinking — not just the number on the thermometer.

13/10/2026

They might look cute in the nursery, but cot bumpers can pose a serious safety risk to babies. 🤍

Here’s why Red Nose Australia recommends keeping them out of your baby’s cot:

🚫 Suffocation risk — babies can press their face against a bumper and struggle to breathe.

🚫 Strangulation risk — ties and other attachments can pose a hazard.

🚫 Overheating — padded materials can restrict airflow around your baby.

🚫 Entrapment and injury — babies can become trapped between the bumper and the cot, and older babies may use bumpers to climb out.

✨ So, what should you use instead?

The safest cot is a simple cot! Keep your baby’s sleep space clear of bumpers, pillows, soft toys, loose blankets and other soft items.

✔️ A firm, flat mattress
✔️ A correctly fitted, well-fitting mattress protector and sheet
✔️ A safe baby sleeping bag, if appropriate

We know how tempting it is to create a beautiful nursery, but when it comes to sleep, simple is safest. 🤍

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10/10/2026

LETS SPILL SOME TEA! 🫖 Tea Affair

09/10/2026

An update about bookings for the rest of the year 👆

08/10/2026

Today we trained the lovely Rachael Wilde and her family in Baby First Aid. Congratulations Rach and Josh on your baby girl 💕

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