Baby First Aid Class
A practical, hands-on workshop designed to help parents feel calm and confident caring for their baby. Learn how to respond to emergencies like choking or CPR, manage common baby illnesses and injuries, and build confidence alongside other local parents.
Feel Calm and Ready in an Emergency
This workshop is designed to help you feel prepared, not panicked. You'll learn how to respond to emergencies like choking or CPR, manage common baby illnesses and injuries, and build practical, hands-on skills in a warm, supportive environment with other local parents.
Pre-crawling babies are welcome to attend, so you can bring your little one along while you learn.
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What You'll Learn
Practical, hands-on skills for the emergencies and everyday scares that come with caring for a baby.
Who This Class is For
This workshop is built for anyone who cares for a baby and wants to feel ready, not rattled, if something goes wrong.
- Parents of a pre-crawling baby, who are welcome to bring them along
- Expecting parents wanting to prepare before their baby arrives
- Grandparents and regular caregivers who want the same peace of mind
- Anyone who has never done a first aid or CPR course before
- Parents wanting a hands-on refresher after an earlier course
- Anyone who wants practical confidence, not just theory
Small note: partners and support people are welcome to attend alongside you.
What's Included
- Covers you and your chosen support person
- Hands-on practice with CPR and choking response
- Digital guides to keep and refer back to
- Small group setting with other local parents
- Pre-crawling babies are welcome to attend
More Classes at MAMA
First aid is one piece of the puzzle. These classes round out your preparation for birth and early parenthood.
Frequently Asked Questions
This class is designed for parents and caregivers of pre-crawling babies, though the skills you learn apply well beyond that stage. You're welcome to attend while pregnant too, so you feel ready from day one.
Yes. Pre-crawling babies are welcome to attend with you, so there's no need to arrange separate care for the workshop.
Yes. The $150 price covers you and your chosen support person, so you can both build the same skills and confidence together.
No. This workshop is designed for parents with no medical background. Everything is explained clearly and practised hands-on, at a pace that suits beginners.
It's hands-on. You'll practise techniques like infant CPR and choking response on training mannequins, alongside clear explanations of when and why to use each skill.
No. This workshop is open to all parents, grandparents and caregivers in Melbourne, no matter who is providing your pregnancy or midwifery care.
Feel Ready for Anything
Join our Baby First Aid Class and build the calm, practical skills every parent and caregiver deserves to have.