About NestPod: Your Baby First Aid & Allergy Podcast
Welcome to NestPod, hosted by paediatric nurse and allergy specialist Heidi Young. Heidi runs The Nest. Whether you're terrified of choking, confused about introducing peanuts, or just trying to feel more confident as a new mum, this is your calm, clear, judgement-free space. Real talk, safety smarts, and no fluff, just honest chats to help you go from “what if?” to “I’ve got this.”
Mild, Moderate or Severe? Recognising the Signs of an Allergic Reaction in a Young Child
Today I'm breaking down the signs and symptoms of a mild, moderate and severe allergic reaction in a young child, based on the ASCIA Action Plan.
I walk through what mild to moderate symptoms actually look like (including why hives can resemble a mosquito bite), what severe symptoms and anaphylaxis look like, and one important distinction: abdominal pain and vomiting mean something different depending on whether the trigger is food or an insect bite or sting.
I also share what I've observed after a decade of seeing children go into anaphylaxis, including why the "swollen tongue" you see in films is actually one of the rarest symptoms, and why a persistent cough followed by a wheeze is the pattern I see most often.
If you're a parent trying to understand what to actually watch for, this episode gives you a clear, practical breakdown.
Ask Nurse Heidi (parents):
Want ongoing support instead of piecing it together yourself? Ask Nurse Heidi (https://stan.store/nurseheidi/p/asknurseheidi)is where you get every guide, toolkit and ladder I've created, for free, plus the ability to ask me your own questions, seven days a week. It's $7 a week for the whole library.
Join via stan.store/nurseheidi (https://stan.store/nurseheidi)
Workplace support (HR/employers):
Supporting working parents through weaning, food allergy and first aid isn't just the right thing to do, it's good for retention and reducing unplanned absence. My Working Parents' Clinical Support Program (https://thefirstaidnest.com.au/corporate-parent-resources/) brings 25 years of paediatric and allergy nursing experience directly into your workplace, through lunch and learns, full access to the Ask Nurse Heidi portal for your team, and ongoing digital resources.
Get in touch via thefirstaidnest.com.au (thefirstaidnest.com.au), or message me directly via :
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thenestcpr/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thenestcpr)
TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@thenestcpr)
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-y-51336219b/)
14 Sept 2026
Everything you need to know about introducing egg and egg allergy
Egg is one of the 9 common allergy foods, and knowing how and when to introduce it can feel overwhelming. In this episode, I walk through the right age to start, why hard-boiled or well-cooked scrambled egg is the best method, what a mild versus severe reaction actually looks like, and how long to keep egg in your baby's diet once introduced.
I also explain how egg ladders work for children with a diagnosed allergy, why the protein structure of cooked versus raw egg matters, and why we never recommend separating yolk from white. Whether your baby hasn't tried egg yet or you're managing a diagnosed allergy, this episode gives you a clear, practical starting point.
Ask Nurse Heidi (parents):
Want ongoing support instead of piecing it together yourself? Ask Nurse Heidi (https://stan.store/nurseheidi/p/asknurseheidi)is where you get every guide, toolkit and ladder I've created, for free, plus the ability to ask me your own questions, seven days a week. It's $7 a week for the whole library.
Join via stan.store/nurseheidi (https://stan.store/nurseheidi)
Workplace support (HR/employers):
Supporting working parents through weaning, food allergy and first aid isn't just the right thing to do, it's good for retention and reducing unplanned absence. My Working Parents' Clinical Support Program (https://thefirstaidnest.com.au/corporate-parent-resources/) brings 25 years of paediatric and allergy nursing experience directly into your workplace, through lunch and learns, full access to the Ask Nurse Heidi portal for your team, and ongoing digital resources.
Get in touch via thefirstaidnest.com.au (thefirstaidnest.com.au), or message me directly via :
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thenestcpr/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thenestcpr)
TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@thenestcpr)
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-y-51336219b/)
10 Sept 2026
What I Wish Every Parent Knew Before Starting Solids (From 25 yrs as a paeds Nurse)
In this video: the moment I learned "you know your child best" isn't always true in anaphylaxis, why severe allergic reactions almost never look like they do in the movies, the strong new evidence on introducing the top 9 allergy foods before 12 months, what egg and milk ladders are actually for (and what they're not), and the allergy-vs-intolerance mix-up that could matter in an emergency.
1 in 10 babies now has a diagnosed food allergy, and increasingly, it's working parents managing it all alongside a job. That's why I also run a Working Parents' Clinical Support Program, for parents at home and for HR/People & Culture teams who want to bring this support into the workplace.
📍 Parent resources: thefirstaidnest.com.au
📍 HR / workplace program enquiries: thefirstaidnest.com.au/corporate-parent-resources
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