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NestPod: Your Baby First Aid & Allergy PodcastAuthor: Heidi Young
Welcome to NestPod, hosted by paediatric nurse and allergy specialist Heidi Young. Heidi runs The Nest, Kids CPR & Allergy, aka Australias only baby first aid and allergy experts. 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 Ive got this. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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When Your Child’s Allergy Diagnosis Becomes Your Mission: Tammy’s Story and the Creation of My Med Pouch
Episode 47
Monday, 2 February, 2026
When Tammy's son was diagnosed with severe food allergies and other medical conditions, she faced a problem millions of parents know too well: keeping life-saving medication accessible, organised, and actually with her child at all times.Nothing on the market worked. Backpacks were too bulky. Pouches didn't fit what she needed. Systems fell apart the moment they left home.So Tammy created her own solution: My Med Pouch, a wearable pouch designed specifically for children's medical needs.In this interview, Tammy shares her journey from overwhelmed allergy mum to creator of a product helping thousands of families manage medications for food allergies, asthma, diabetes, and other paediatric conditions.What My Med Pouch offers:✓ Wearable design keeps medications WITH the child (not left in bags)✓ Fits EpiPens, inhalers, emergency plans, medications, medical devices✓ Kid-friendly - children actually want to wear it✓ Organised system for peace of mind in emergencies✓ Works for food allergies, asthma, diabetes, and various medical needsLearn more about My Med Pouch:Website: https://mymedpouch.comInstagram: @mymedpouchThis conversation is inspiring, practical, and full of wisdom for any parent managing paediatric medical needs. Tammy's story shows what's possible when we refuse to accept inadequate solutions and channel our lived experience into innovation.FREE RESOURCE:Download my Quick Reference Reaction Guide, your printable decision tree for knowing exactly what to do when you're not sure if something's a reaction, how serious it is, or who to call.👉 https://thenestcpr.systeme.io/reaction-guideJOIN THE NEST ALLERGY MEMBERSHIP:Whether you're a new mum introducing allergens or an experienced allergy parent managing diagnosed allergies, The Nest supports families at every stage with expert guidance, practical resources, meal planning, social scripts, and community support.👉 https://thenestcpr.systeme.io/the-nest-allergy-membershipSUBSCRIBE for weekly interviews with allergy experts, real parent stories, and practical strategies for raising kids with food allergies.📧 Email: hello@thefirstaidnest.com📱 Instagram: @thenestcpr🌐 Website: thefirstaidnest.com.au#foodallergies #mymedpouch #allergymom #allergyawareness #epipen #foodallergysafety #allergymanagement #pediatricallergies #chronicillness #medicalneeds #allergyparenting #entrepreneurship #allergycommunity
