Course Overview
Baby First Aid training is designed to give parents, grandparents, babysitters, and carers the confidence to respond quickly and safely in emergency situations involving babies and young children.
This practical course focuses on the emergencies parents worry about most, including choking, infant CPR, febrile seizures, allergic reactions, and unresponsive babies.
For broader emergency skills, explore our Basic Life Support (BLS) training courses.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognise common baby and child emergencies
- Perform infant CPR safely and confidently
- Respond appropriately to choking in babies and children
- Recognise signs of febrile seizures
- Manage allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
- Assess an unresponsive baby safely
- Know when to seek urgent medical help
- Stay calm and act confidently in emergencies
Who Is This course for
This course is suitable for:
- New parents
- Expectant parents
- Grandparents
- Babysitters and nannies
- Childminders
- Nursery and childcare staff
Training Content
Course content typically includes:
- Infant CPR
- Choking response for babies and children
- Unresponsive baby management
- Febrile seizures
- Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
- Burns, falls, and common household incidents
- When to call emergency services
Certification
Participants receive certification upon successful completion of the course.
Why Choose Our Training
- Parent-friendly, supportive teaching style
- Focus on real-life emergencies
- Practical hands-on baby CPR practice
- Suitable for first-time parents and carers
- Delivered by experienced healthcare professionals
Location/Delivery
Training can be delivered:
- In Bromley and South East London
- Small group parent sessions
- Community groups and nurseries
- Private group bookings available
Learn more about all available courses on our training courses overview page