Reply To: Child Safety Laws

One thing to think about before having someone babysit your children is to make sure they have cpr/first aid training. If they don’t, and you are very knowledgeable in that department, you can teach them some basics. Or you can direct them to a facility that teaches them the skills they need. The American Red Cross has a one day class (I think it’s 9-5), where they will teach you cpr for adults, infants, and children, AED, and first aid. The first aid certification is good for 3 years, but the cpr one is only good for one year, so be sure to take a refresher course before your one year expiration is up. For further knowledge, you can take an EMT course that runs from 1-3 months depending on if you take a full day course or night classes. If you volunteer for a first aid squad, you can get the EMT training for free. (This doesn’t mean you have to become an EMT, just the medical knowledge is an excellent source for all parents and caregivers)