Safe Beginning’s Infant/Child CPR, Choking, and Injury Prevention Course
When I find a parent hack or product that is a game-changer in the mamahood, I have to share the love.
This product is a MUST. As parents, we shudder at the thought of anything terrible happening to our children … so much so that we often push the thought out of our minds. But the reality is that children get hurt and we need to be prepared.
Picture this: You are at the park on a nice, Spring day. Your toddler is happily climbing up the playground stairs and going down the slide on repeat. You are sitting on a blanket, spooning a delicious mush into your 7 month old’s mouth. Suddenly, baby’s eyes go wide and they start choking.
Ask yourself: Would you rather wait for 911 to show up while you have to helplessly stand by? Or would you rather be able to confidently and calmly (though adrenaline-filled, for sure) provide emergency care for your 7 month old until 911 arrives?
How do you acquire these skills? Enter Safe Beginnings.
Here is why I love Safe Beginning’s Infant/Child CPR, Choking, and Injury Prevention Course and would recommend investing in one for you and your family:
1. It prepares you for emergencies.
This course teaches you what to do if your child ever goes unconscious, stops breathing, or starts choking.
It also covers practical ways to prevent common injuries and emergencies from happening.
Holly and Jill (the course instructors) know what they are talking about. Their qualifications are numerous (see for yourself on their website), and include being nationally-certified first-aid instructors with the Canadian Red Cross and BC Lifesaving Society
2. It is accessible.
You can learn in the way that best suits you. Holly and Jill offer courses in public locations across British Columbia, and online in a recorded video or live webinar format. You can also contract them to teach a group of you and your mama friends.
This course comes with resources! Stick those first aid steps on the fridge for easy-access in case of an emergency.
If you are attending a live course, pre-mobile babies can attend with you. No need to worry about skipping a nap or feed.
The E-course is closed captioned and transcribed for participants that are hearing impaired, or who having baby napping on their chest while they view the course.
3. It is efficient.
This course is 2 hours. It won’t take a whole day or weekend of time to complete.
While this course is informative, it won’t overwhelm you with information, but instead give you the need-to-know facts and steps in ways that are easy to remember.
Holly and Jill offer several preview videos on their website, so you can get a sense of whether or not this course is right for you!
4. It is affordable.
This course is not going to break the bank. Prices range from $50-65 USD depending on which presentation format you choose.
The drawbacks of the product?
There is no certification offered with this course … but they do offer other first-aid certified course options, and if you need proof of participation for an employer or adoption agency, they can do that.
There are no other drawbacks here. When it comes to safety, understanding what to do and how to stay calm while doing it are invaluable. Go sign up!
Don’t just take my word for it, though - check it out for yourself at https://safebeginnings.ca/ . Use code LITTLEWINKS to get 20% off!
or find them on Instagram at @safebeginnings.
Stay safe,
Anna