Learning Infant CPR is important for several reasons:

1. Emergency Preparedness: Infants are at risk for various emergencies, including choking, drowning, or sudden cardiac arrest. Knowing CPR can help parents respond quickly and effectively in critical situations.

2. Choking Incidents: Infants are naturally curious and often put objects in their mouths. This increases the risk of choking, and knowing how to perform CPR can save a life if the infant can’t breathe.

3. Accidents: Infants are prone to accidents, whether it’s a fall or an unintended injury. Being trained in CPR can help parents manage these situations until professional help arrives.

4. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): While not preventable, understanding CPR can provide parents with the skills to respond if they find their infant unresponsive.

5. Confidence in Caregiving: Learning CPR can boost parent’s confidence in their ability to care for their infant, leading to a more relaxed and secure parenting experience.

6. Community and Family Safety: Parents who are trained in infant CPR can help educate others, creating a safer environment for all children in their community.

7. Lifesaving Skills: CPR is a vital skill that can be applied in various situations, not just with infants. Knowing how to perform CPR on people of all ages can be beneficial in broader contexts.

   Overall, infant CPR training equips parents with essential skills that can make a significant difference in emergency situations involving their child!!!

Nativity Nook offers Infant CPR Certification to doula clients and one support person for a combined price of $50!!!

Classes are available for community baby showers, childbirth education classes and proactive families or groups!!! Contact Us for scheduling and information.