NestPod: Your Baby First Aid and Allergy Podcast

Starting solids can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re told you should introduce egg, peanut, wheat and other allergy foods early… but no one tells you how.In this episode of NestPod, I walk you through exactly how to introduce common allergy foods to your baby, step by step, in a calm, realistic way that works even if you’re feeling anxious or unsure.As a paediatric nurse with 25+ years of experience and an allergy specialist for over a decade, this is the method I teach parents every week.🩵 In this episode, you’ll learn: • When to start introducing allergenic foods (and when not to) • How much to give the first time (and how to increase safely) • How to introduce egg, nuts, wheat, and dairy without fear This episode is for parents who don’t want guesswork, pressure, or conflicting advice, just a clear plan and reassurance.🔗 Free resources mentioned:Download the The Nest Weaning Blueprint (allergy tracker, top 9 allergen guide + choking first aid):👉 thenestcpr.systeme.io/weaning-bundle🎓 Want the full system?Check out The NEST Feeding & Weaning Membership. My complete, nurse‑led guide to safe weaning, choking prevention, and allergy food introduction & private fb group. 👉🏼 thenestcpr.systeme.io/thenestmembership📥 Another Free Resource✅ Quick Reference Allergy KitGet instant access to: 👉🏼 Allergic reaction quick reference guide 👉🏼 How to spot allergy signs in babies and toddler (it’s different) 👉🏼 What to ask your doctor about introducing Food’s (a list of questions)👉 thenestcpr.systeme.io/reaction-guide🧡 Want more personalised allergy help?🌰 The Nest Food Allergy MembershipFor families managing diagnosed food allergies. Get nurse-led support, expert education, and a calm personalised support alongside your specialist that grows with your child.👉🏼 thenestcpr.systeme.io/the-nest-allergy-membership

In this episode, Heidi Young, paediatric nurse and allergy specialist, shares a powerful observation from her recent time in the UK: food allergy awareness is built into everyday life.Restaurants routinely ask about allergies.Parents don’t have to explain or justify.Children don’t feel like “the problem.”Back in Australia, the experience is very different.Heidi unpacks: • Why food allergy shouldn’t be treated as “rare” • The anxiety families carry into cafés, parties, and social events • How small system changes can dramatically reduce stress and risk • Why inclusion matters for children’s long-term confidence and wellbeingThis episode is for: • Parents of children with food allergies • Healthcare professionals • Educators and venue owners • Anyone wanting to understand what allergy families live with every day🎁 Free Resource:Download the Quick Reference Allergy Kit, a calm, nurse-led guide for recognising and responding to allergic reactions in babies and children 👉🏼 https://thenestcpr.systeme.io/reaction-guide

Party season can be tough when food allergies are part of your family’s life.In this episode, I talk through:• What actually helps when hosting children with food allergies• How allergy parents can plan ahead without over-restricting• Why communication matters more than “perfect” food• How to stay calm in social settings where you don’t have full controlThis episode is for parents who want their children included — and want to feel steadier doing it.🔗 Free Quick-Reference Allergy Kit available now 👉🏼 https://thenestcpr.systeme.io/4wk-experience-allergy

Have you heard the advice to rub peanut butter or egg on your baby’s skin before feeding it to ‘test’ for allergies?It’s common advice. It’s well-meaning. But it’s wrong and potentially harmful.In this episode of NestPod, I explain why rubbing food on your baby’s skin isn’t just unhelpful, it can actually increase their risk of developing a food allergy. As a paediatric nurse and allergy specialist with 10+ years of experience, I break down:🧴 What actually happens when food touches inflamed or broken skin🧠 Why this method doesn’t tell you if a baby is allergic🚫 How it can lead to sensitisation not prevention✅ What to do instead when introducing allergy foods safely💬 And why your baby’s immune system learns best through their tummy, not their skinIf you’re starting solids soon, or feel completely unsure about how to safely introduce peanut, egg, or other allergens this is a must-listen.▶ Want my free Quick-Reference Allergy Kit for parents?Comment QUICK or download it here: thenestcpr.systeme.io/reaction-guide▶ Need ongoing support?Join The Nest Food Allergy Membership for nurse-led guidance, community, and daily answers you can trust. Learn more here 👉🏼 thenestcpr.systeme.io/the-nest-allergy-membership

Babies can’t say “my throat feels funny” or “my tongue is tingling”…so allergic reactions in infants often look completely different from what you see on the ASCIA Action Plan.In this 9-minute episode, I break down the real-life, baby-specific signs and symptoms of allergic reactions, from mild to severe, so you know exactly what to look for, what’s normal, and what needs action.As a paediatric allergy nurse of 25 years, I’ve supported thousands of families through the confusion of food allergies. And one thing I know for sure?Most parents miss early signs… not because they’re careless, but because babies simply can’t communicate what’s happening.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:🤱🏼 How allergic reactions present differently in babies👀 The subtle behavioural changes that often appear before visible symptoms⚠️ What ASCIA’s “mild/moderate” vs “severe” actually look like in a young child🫁 When to watch closely, and when to act fast🍼 Why understanding these signs bring calm and confidenceWhether your baby has reacted before, you’re about to start allergens, or you’re simply feeling overwhelmed by the “what ifs”, this episode will give you clarity you can’t get from Google.▶ Want my free Quick-Reference Allergy Kit for parents?Comment QUICK or download it here: thenestcpr.systeme.io/reaction-guide▶ Need ongoing support?Join The Nest Food Allergy Membership for nurse-led guidance, community, and daily answers you can trust. Learn more here 👉🏼 thenestcpr.systeme.io/the-nest-allergy-membership

In this episode of the NestPod we talk about one of my most FAQ’s, Is my baby choking… or just gagging?It’s one of the scariest questions a parent can face, especially when you’re starting solids and every sound makes your heart race. In this episode of NestPod, I break down the difference between choking and gagging in a way that actually makes sense (and helps you breathe again).As a paediatric nurse, allergy specialist, and mum of two, I’ll walk you through what’s normal, what’s not, and what to do if the worst ever happens. 🩵 You’ll learn: • What gagging really looks like (and why it’s protective) • The silent signs of true choking • who to listen to! • One calming phrase to repeat when panic sets inParents shouldn’t be relying on luck. They should feel confident, calm, and equipped to handle the worst, even on three hours of sleep.That’s why I started The Nest. It’s why I teach baby first aid. And it’s why I’m so passionate about helping you introduce allergy foods safely, without fear or guesswork.🩵 If this story resonates with you, or if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by first aid, choking risks, allergic reactions, or just feeding your baby, you’re in the right place.🎓 Take the $9 Essential Safety for Parents CoursePrevent choking and allergic reactions with this quick, practical, nurse-led class:👉🏼 https://thenestcpr.systeme.io/essential-safety-parents📘 Grab the FREE Weaning Safety BundleIncludes our choking first aid guide, top 9 allergy foods list, and allergy tracker:👉🏼 http://thenestcpr.systeme.io/bundle-optin🥦 Get our FREE First Foods guide which tells you how to Prep those first 20 foods for safety & if they are higher risk allergy foods. 👉🏼 http://thenestcpr.systeme.io/firstfoodsHere is the Choking vs Gagging blog post I talked about 👉🏼 https://thefirstaidnest.com.au/2022/03/24/baby-gagging/🎥 Want the full step-by-step system?Check out The NEST Method — everything I wish every parent knew about safe weaning, choking, and allergy food intro:👉🏼 https://thenestcpr.systeme.io/thenestmethod📱 Follow along for more tips & support:Instagram → @thenestcprTikTok → @thenestcpr

In this very first episode back after a long break of NestPod, I share the moment that changed everything, the day I saved a six-month-old baby who was choking in a park.As a paediatric nurse and allergy specialist, I thought I’d seen it all. But nothing prepares you for performing choking first aid on a real baby, in front of a panicked parent, knowing every second counts. That experience, followed by a second incident with a 2.5-year-old in Chargrill Charlie’s was the moment I knew something had to change.Parents shouldn’t be relying on luck. They should feel confident, calm, and equipped to handle the worst, even on three hours of sleep.That’s why I started The Nest. It’s why I teach baby first aid. And it’s why I’m so passionate about helping you introduce allergy foods safely, without fear or guesswork.🩵 If this story resonates with you, or if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by choking risks, allergic reactions, or just feeding your baby — you’re in the right place.🎓 Take the $9 Essential Safety for Parents CoursePrevent choking and allergic reactions with this quick, practical, nurse-led class:👉🏼 https://thenestcpr.systeme.io/essential-safety-parents📘 Grab the FREE Weaning Safety BundleIncludes our choking first aid guide, top 9 allergy foods list, and allergy tracker:👉🏼 http://thenestcpr.systeme.io/bundle-optin🎥 Want the full step-by-step system?Check out The NEST Method — everything I wish every parent knew about safe weaning, choking, and allergy food intro:👉🏼 https://thenestcpr.systeme.io/thenestmethod📱 Follow along for more tips & support:Instagram → @thenestcprTikTok → @thenestcpr

Get clear and educated about all things child health, first aid and food allergies with The Nest, Kids CPR & Allergies.Our mission to to help parents cut through the clutter of anxiety and worry when it comes to their child's health and wellbeing. We want you to trust yourself, know that you have all the tools in your nest to keep your child safe and well, so you can stop googling, and coming away more confused than when you started, you have landed in our well feathered nest and we've got your back, mum, every step of the way!Here are some further resources you might enjoy!{FREE} Introducing Common Allergy Foods & Reactions Online Class: register on our home page - thenestcpr.comBook a public or private baby & child first aid class – https://www.thenestcpr.com/bookOnline Baby & Child First Aid – https://thenestcpr.com/product/online/Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thenestcpr andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/thenestcprKeep in touch and email us with any queries!

Get clear and educated about all things child health, first aid and food allergies with The Nest, Kids CPR & Allergies. Our mission to to help parents cut through the clutter of anxiety and worry when it comes to their child's health and wellbeing. We want you to trust yourself, know that you have all the tools in your nest to keep your child safe and well, so you can stop googling, and coming away more confused than when you started, you have landed in our well feathered nest and we've got your back, mum, every step of the way! Here are some further resources you might enjoy! {FREE} Introducing Common Allergy Foods & Reactions Online Class: register on our home page - thenestcpr.com Book a public or private baby & child first aid class – https://www.thenestcpr.com/book Online Baby & Child First Aid – https://thenestcpr.com/product/online/ Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thenestcpr and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thenestcpr Keep in touch and email us with any queries!

Get clear and educated about all things child health, first aid and food allergies with The Nest, Kids CPR & Allergies. Our mission to to help parents cut through the clutter of anxiety and worry when it comes to their child's health and wellbeing. We want you to trust yourself, know that you have all the tools in your nest to keep your child safe and well, so you can stop googling, and coming away more confused than when you started, you have landed in our well feathered nest and we've got your back, mum, every step of the way! Here are some further resources you might enjoy! {FREE} Introducing Common Allergy Foods & Reactions Online Class: register on our home page - thenestcpr.com Book a public or private baby & child first aid class – https://www.thenestcpr.com/book Online Baby & Child First Aid – https://thenestcpr.com/product/online/ Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thenestcpr and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thenestcpr Keep in touch and email us with any queries!

In todays podcast, I talk about my birth story, which was not the smooth journey i hoped for. Blindness, ice cubes, emergency procedures and pre-eclampsia was not on the list of things I expected when it came to having my baby. Ultimately, we were all well and safe but this did not stop the crippling anxiey I had about leaving the hospital after 8 days and the parental anxiety I work to keep at bay everyday. Listen to my story and why I started The Nest, Kids CPR & Allergy. As ever follow us over @thenestcpr on instagram for all our up to date news and let us know if you have any questions about dustmite or childhood allergy! Here are some further resources you might enjoy! {FREE} Your Virtual First Aid Kit – https://thenestcpr.kartra.com/page/firstaid {FREE} A Journey Through Food challenge PDF – https://thenestcpr.kartra.com/page/food_challenge_PDF Book a baby & child first aid class – https://www.thenestcpr.com/book The Nest CPR & Allergy Flock FB Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenestcpr Online Baby & Child First Aid – https://thenestcpr.com/product/online/ Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thenestcpr and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thenestcpr Keep in touch and email us with any queries!childhood

Get clear and educated about all things child health, first aid and food allergies with The Nest, Kids CPR & Allergies. Our mission to to help parents cut through the clutter of anxiety and worry when it comes to their child's health and wellbeing. We want you to trust yourself, know that you have all the tools in your nest to keep your child safe and well, so you can stop googling, and coming away more confused than when you started, you have landed in our well feathered nest and we've got your back, mum, every step of the way! Here are some further resources you might enjoy! {FREE} Your Virtual First Aid Kit – https://thenestcpr.kartra.com/page/firstaid Book a baby & child first aid class – https://www.thenestcpr.com/book The Nest CPR & Allergy Flock FB Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenestcpr The Nest Allergy Membership – https://www.thenestcpr.com/allergy-membership Online Baby & Child First Aid – https://thenestcpr.com/product/online/ Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thenestcpr and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thenestcpr Keep in touch and email us with any queries!

Get clear and educated about all things child health, first aid and food allergies with The Nest, Kids CPR & Allergies. Our mission to to help parents cut through the clutter of anxiety and worry when it comes to their child's health and wellbeing. We want you to trust yourself, know that you have all the tools in your nest to keep your child safe and well, so you can stop googling, and coming away more confused than when you started, you have landed in our well feathered nest and we've got your back, mum, every step of the way! Here are some further resources you might enjoy! {FREE} Your Virtual First Aid Kit – https://thenestcpr.kartra.com/page/firstaid Book a baby & child first aid class – https://www.thenestcpr.com/book The Nest CPR & Allergy Flock FB Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenestcpr The Nest Allergy Membership – https://www.thenestcpr.com/allergy-membership Online Baby & Child First Aid – https://thenestcpr.com/product/online/ Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thenestcpr and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thenestcpr Keep in touch and email us with any queries!

Get clear and educated about all things child health, first aid and food allergies with The Nest, Kids CPR & Allergies. Our mission to to help parents cut through the clutter of anxiety and worry when it comes to their child's health and wellbeing. We want you to trust yourself, know that you have all the tools in your nest to keep your child safe and well, so you can stop googling, and coming away more confused than when you started, you have landed in our well feathered nest and we've got your back, mum, every step of the way! Here are some further resources you might enjoy! {FREE} Your Virtual First Aid Kit – https://thenestcpr.kartra.com/page/firstaid Book a baby & child first aid class – https://www.thenestcpr.com/book The Nest CPR & Allergy Flock FB Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenestcpr The Nest Allergy Membership – https://www.thenestcpr.com/allergy-membership Online Baby & Child First Aid – https://thenestcpr.com/product/online/ Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thenestcpr and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thenestcpr Keep in touch and email us with any queries!

Here are some further resources you might enjoy! {FREE} Your Virtual First Aid Kit – https://thenestcpr.kartra.com/page/firstaid Book a baby & child first aid class – https://www.thenestcpr.com/book The Nest CPR & Allergy Flock FB Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenestcpr The Nest Allergy Membership – https://www.thenestcpr.com/allergy-membership Online Baby & Child First Aid – https://thenestcpr.com/product/online/ Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thenestcpr and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thenestcpr Keep in touch and email us with any queries!

Get clear and educated about all things child health, first aid and food allergies with The Nest, Kids CPR & Allergies. Our mission to to help parents cut through the clutter of anxiety and worry when it comes to their child's health and wellbeing. We want you to trust yourself, know that you have all the tools in your nest to keep your child safe and well, so you can stop googling, and coming away more confused than when you started, you have landed in our well feathered nest and we've got your back, mum, every step of the way! Here are some further resources you might enjoy! {FREE} Your Virtual First Aid Kit – https://thenestcpr.kartra.com/page/firstaid Book a baby & child first aid class – https://www.thenestcpr.com/book The Nest CPR & Allergy Flock FB Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenestcpr The Nest Allergy Membership – https://www.thenestcpr.com/allergy-membership Online Baby & Child First Aid – https://thenestcpr.com/product/online/ Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thenestcpr and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thenestcpr Keep in touch and email us with any queries!

Get clear and educated about all things child health, first aid and food allergies with The Nest, Kids CPR & Allergies.  Our mission to to help parents cut through the clutter of anxiety and worry when it comes to their child's health and wellbeing. We want you to trust yourself, know that you have all the tools in your nest to keep your child safe and well, so you can stop googling, and coming away more confused than when you started, you have landed in our well feathered nest and we've got your back, mum, every step of the way!  Here are some further resources you might enjoy! {FREE} Your Virtual First Aid Kit – https://thenestcpr.kartra.com/page/firstaid Book a baby & child first aid class – https://www.thenestcpr.com/book The Nest CPR & Allergy Flock FB Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenestcpr The Nest Allergy Membership – https://www.thenestcpr.com/allergy-membership Online Baby & Child First Aid – https://thenestcpr.com/product/online/ Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thenestcpr and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thenestcpr Keep in touch and email us with any queries!

Get clear and educated about all things child health, first aid and food allergies with The Nest, Kids CPR & Allergies.  Our mission to to help parents cut through the clutter of anxiety and worry when it comes to their child's health and wellbeing. We want you to trust yourself, know that you have all the tools in your nest to keep your child safe and well, so you can stop googling, and coming away more confused than when you started, you have landed in our well feathered nest and we've got your back, mum, every step of the way!  {FREE} Your Virtual First Aid Kit - https://thenestcpr.kartra.com/page/t2e5​ Book a class - https://www.thenestcpr.com/book​ Our website - www.thenestcpr.com  The Nest CPR & Allergy Flock FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thene​... The Nest Allergy Membership - https://www.thenestcpr.com/allergy-me​... Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/thenestcpr  Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/thenestcpr  We would LOVE you to leave a comment below, tell us about your experience and reach out if you want to share your story with our Nest audience! All you have to do is email help@thenestcpr.com  Take Care, the team at The Nest, Kids CPR & Allergy

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