From First Foods to First Aid - Workshop in the Illawarra

From First Foods to First Aid: Munchkin Nutrition and Dietetics and First Hands On are partnering to bring an exciting and practical education session to families in the Illawarra - Friday 24 July, 1pm-4.30pm. Bookings essential below.

Their carefully designed workshop bundle gives new and expecting parents the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support their child through two important areas of early parenting: introducing solids safely and responding to common childhood emergencies.

Introducing Solids Workshop with Munchkin Nutrition and Dietetics

Join Accredited Practising Dietitian Bec Emmett from Munchkin Nutrition and Dietetics for an evidence-based session covering:

• ✔ When to start solids
• ✔ Signs your baby is ready for solids
• ✔ How to introduce first foods
• ✔ Texture progression and feeding development
• ✔ Introducing common allergens safely
• ✔ Responsive feeding and building positive mealtime experiences
• ✔ Supporting healthy eating habits from the start
• ✔ Common feeding concerns and practical solutions

Infant & Child First Aid Workshop

Delivered by Maddy, an experienced paramedic and emergency department nurse from First Hands On, this interactive session will help you feel prepared when it matters most.

This Infant & Child First Aid session covers:

• ✔ Infant & Child CPR
• ✔ Choking Emergencies
• ✔ Anaphylaxis & Allergic Reactions
• ✔ Burns & Scalds
• ✔ Falls & Head Injuries
• ✔ Poisons & Accidental Ingestion

Learn practical, hands-on skills and gain the confidence to respond when your child needs you most.

Why Attend?

From emergency preparedness to infant nutrition, this workshop package is designed to empower parents and caregivers with practical knowledge they can use immediately at home.

There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions, discuss real-life scenarios, and connect with other local families. With expert guidance from an Accredited Practising Dietitian and a clinician working on the frontline as both a paramedic and emergency department nurse, you'll leave feeling informed, supported, and more confident in caring for your child.