Episode #24
Choking, CPR, Fevers & Head Injuries: Baby and Child First Aid with Paramedic Codi Ferguson
Every parent has had that moment: Is this an emergency? Am I overreacting? Do I call an ambulance, go to hospital, or wait and see? In this episode, we’re joined by registered paramedic and mum Codi from Nurture & Know to talk through the baby and child emergencies every parent hopes they’ll never face — but needs to know how to respond to. From choking and CPR to fevers, breathing difficulties and head injuries, Codi breaks down what parents should actually be looking for, the red flags that shouldn’t be ignored, and when it’s time to seek medical help. We also talk about the realities of emergencies when you have twins or multiple young children — including what happens if one child needs an ambulance while you’re home alone with another, and what to consider when feeding two babies at once. And perhaps most importantly, we talk about confidence . Because in an emergency, you don’t want to be learning what to do for the first time. We chat about: How to know when to call an ambulance The difference between gagging and choking What to do if a baby or child is choking When CPR becomes necessary Head injuries and the red flags to watch for Fevers and febrile convulsions What breathing distress can actually look like What to do in an emergency when you’re alone with twins or multiple children When to learn baby and child first aid — and how often to refresh it It’s one of those episodes we hope you’ll never need — but one that could make all the difference if you do. Want to feel more confident in a baby or child emergency? Codi offers online, group and private baby and child first aid courses through Nurture & Know. Use code ALLATONCE for 20% off any of Codi’s courses at Nurture & Know . Follow along for the raw, unfiltered reality of raising multiples. Instagram : @allatonce_co TikTok : @allatonce__ YouTube : @allatonce_co Thanks for being here. If this resonated, sharing, rating or leaving a comment helps more parents of multiples find us.
