Safety and first aid are at the heart of confident parenting. Whether it’s knowing how to respond to bumps and scrapes, understanding choking first aid, or simply feeling prepared for the unexpected, having reliable information makes everyday life with tamariki feel calmer and more manageable. Our Parent Hub brings together trusted guidance and practical tips so families can feel supported, informed, and ready for whatever the day brings.
We’ve curated a selection of recommended providers who specialise in child safety, first aid education, and family wellbeing. These experts offer courses, resources, and products designed specifically for parents and caregivers, helping you build skills that truly matter. Explore our recommended vendors below to find the right support for your whānau — from hands‑on training to helpful tools you can use at home or on the go.
Are you a new parent? Or soon to be? Do you have little ones at home? Then you've come to the right place to gain confidence and feel empowered to deal with an emergency situation at home with your child. Relaxed, child-friendly, practical, baby and child first aid sessions delivered either face to face in your home, online, or attend a public session. However you do it, you’ll gain the knowledge you need to be prepared.
St John courses range from basic first aid training and industry-specific courses to advanced resuscitation for health professionals held at over 100 public or private venues nationwide.
& Breathe was created to offer first aid education that is simple to learn and easy to remember, so families can act with confidence when their little ones need them most.
Four-hour practical course for parents and caregivers covering infant and child CPR, choking and common emergencies. Auckland sessions are listed online.
Auckland private group and live online first aid sessions covering baby CPR, choking and common childhood emergencies.
Auckland parent and caregiver sessions with practical guidance for responding to injury and illness in infants and children.
Learn how to recognise allergic reactions and respond to anaphylaxis. For parents, carers and the wider community in New Zealand and Australia; includes an online assessment and completion certificate.
Take action to make your child’s bedroom safer in the event of an earthquake, or just for every day.
When’s the last time you crawled around on your hands and knees? Doing this is a great way to understand what your child can get to around the home that could hurt them. Here’s what to look out for, and how to make your home safe for your curious child.
Practical supervision and water safety advice for baths, pools, beaches and everyday outings.
How to store medicines and household chemicals safely around curious children.
Official New Zealand car seat and booster seat requirements, with advice on choosing the right restraint.
Create and practise a household fire escape plan with your children.
Know where button batteries are found and how to keep them out of children’s reach.
Qualified Child Restraint Technicians check your car seat and show you how to use it. Eligible purchases include one installation at the purchasing store with the installation card; price-match sales excluded. Seats bought elsewhere can be fitted for a fee. Confirm your price when booking.
First Aid Kits, Ice Packs, Brave Buddy Kits (for injections), Fridge Magnet Reminders, Medication Trackers and more!
Click the link above to learn how to do CPR on infants & young children
Illustrated steps for a choking emergency involving an infant, from New Zealand child health specialists.
Immediate care for burns and signs that a child needs urgent medical help.
A short animation and clear instructions for helping a child during a seizure.
What to do after a suspected poisoning, with the 24-hour 0800 POISON number.
Telephone advice on symptoms and next steps when you need help deciding what care your child needs.
Learning for parents and caregivers about supervision, safer water play and helping under-fives learn about water, with online modules and downloadable resources.
The information and links provided in this section are for general guidance only and are not created, managed, or controlled by Adventure Alley. Every family’s needs are different, and we encourage you to seek professional medical advice whenever you have concerns about your child’s health or wellbeing.
In an emergency, always call 111 immediately.
