First Aid for Parents
When something goes wrong, you don’t want to be guessing.
Emergencies with babies and young children are rare but when they happen, the first few minutes matter.
This hands-on, practical first aid course gives parents the skills, clarity, and confidence to respond calmly and effectively to common childhood emergencies.
No fear-mongering.
No overcomplication.
Just clear action when it matters most.
First aid is about knowing what to do in the first critical moments and staying calm enough to do it.
This course focuses on:
Clear, repeatable actions
Hands-on practice
Real-life scenarios parents actually face
What You’ll Learn
Infant & Child CPR
How to recognise when CPR is needed
Step-by-step infant and child CPR techniques
What to do until emergency help arrives
Choking Management
How to respond to choking in babies and young children
When to call for emergency services
Common Childhood Emergencies
Fever and febrile seizures
Head injuries and falls
Burns, scalds, cuts, and wounds
Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
Drowning Awareness & Water Safety
Why drowning is often silent
Immediate response steps
Prevention strategies for home, pools, and holidays
Poisoning & Ingestion
What to do if a child ingests medication, chemicals, or unknown substances
When to observe — and when to seek urgent help
Practical Home Safety
Reducing common household risks
Simple, realistic safety measures (no bubble-wrapping required)
When Should You Take This Course?
During pregnancy (ideally before the third trimester)
In the early months after birth
Before starting solids or childcare
As a refresher if it’s been a while
There’s no “perfect time” but there is a point where you wish you’d done it sooner.
Prefer a More Complete Start?
The Essential Babycare Bundle
Our most popular option for expectant and new parents
Many parents realise, often a little late, that newborn care and emergency preparedness go hand in hand.
That’s why we created the Essential Babycare Bundle, which combines our two most practical courses into one streamlined package.
What’s Included
Care of the Newborn
Hands-on skills for feeding, bathing, sleep, soothing, and recognising health concerns in the early weeks.First Aid for Parents & Caregivers
Practical training in infant & child CPR, choking management, common emergencies, and home safety.
Together, these sessions prepare you for day-to-day care and the unexpected, without overwhelm.
What our clients say
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Mother & Child is an absolute sanctuary for new mums - whether it’s your first baby or your third (and beyond). It’s one of those rare, safe, nurturing places where you can meet other mums, speak to experts, or simply tuck yourself away to feed your baby in peace. If there were more places like this in the world, motherhood would feel so much lighter for so many women. Dr Mythili and the entire team are incredibly warm, compassionate and genuinely supportive. I’m so grateful this place exists. Highly recommended for any new mum.
Lucy Frost
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After my first consult with Dr Mythili, I left wondering why I didn’t find Mother & Child earlier. My 2-month-old had been crying at the breast despite my good milk supply. Dr Mythili immediately identified a tongue tie, high palate and body tension — things no one had picked up before. With clear guidance on bottle-feeding, positioning and retraining, I finally feel hopeful and supported.
Xu Yao
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I saw M&C LCs for both my babies. Their interventions were literally life-changing. I was about to give up breastfeeding to exclusively pump for my first and after visiting Uma (now retired), I exclusively breastfed for a year. For my second, I visited Dr Mythili for oversupply, gassiness and latching issues. I’m happy to say that they’ve all been resolved and I’m once again happily exclusively breastfeeding. Thank you M&C for your expertise, kindness, encouragement and support for mothers. I’ve been recommending you to anyone who would listen 🥹😊
Cherissa Tan
Frequently Asked Questions
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This course is designed primarily for parents and family members.
Grandparents and occasional caregivers are welcome.
For domestic helpers, nannies, or full-time caregivers, we strongly recommend our First Aid for Helpers & Caregivers , which includes additional topics such as kitchen safety and household accident prevention. -
No.
This course is designed for parents and caregivers with no prior medical training. Everything is taught in a clear, practical, and hands-on way. -
You can take this course:
During pregnancy (ideally before the third trimester)
In the early months after birth
Before starting solids or childcare
As a refresher if it’s been a while
There’s no “perfect” time, only being more prepared than before.
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First Aid for Parents is offered as a standalone course.
However, it is also included as part of our Essential Babycare Bundle, which combines:
Care of the Newborn
First Aid for Parents
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Yes.
This is a hands-on course with practical demonstrations and guided practice, not just slides or lectures. -
We strongly encourage both parents to attend where possible, so everyone caring for the baby feels confident and aligned in an emergency.
Looking for First Aid Training for Helpers or Caregivers?
If you are enrolling a domestic helper, nanny, or full-time caregiver, this may not be the right course. We offer a separate, more comprehensive programme
First Aid for Helpers & Caregivers (2-Day Course)
Designed specifically for domestic helpers and professional caregivers
Includes kitchen safety and household accident prevention
More in-depth hands-on practice
Covers a wider range of real-life caregiving scenarios
Be Prepared - Not Perfect
You don’t need to be fearless.
You just need to be ready.