Baby and Child First Aid for parents

father practising first aid on a mannequin

Would you know what to do if your child had an accident or if your baby was unwell? Have you thought about toddler proofing your home and accident prevention?

This informal Baby and Child first aid class gives parents the opportunity to learn  basic resuscitation (CPR) and choking management for both infants (0-1yr) and children (1yr – puberty), in accordance with the Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.

Birth & Beyond First Aid Workshop includes:

  • An in person, 2 hour weekend workshop for 2 adults per booking
  • Interactive opportunities to practice hands on techniques.
  • Access to a named education midwife for follow up questions.

 

In detail

Suitable from pregnancy until 6 months postnatal (adults only) the Birth & beyond First Aid Workshop will teach you:

  • An introduction to common accidents and ways to reduce or prevent risk
  • The immediate first steps to manage burns, bleeding and broken bones
  • How to respond to children with a fever
  • What to do if a child has a seizure
  • How to recognise the signs of severe illness and when to get help
  • Actions to take when a child is choking with hands on practice using a doll (0-1 year)
  • How to give CPR to babies and children with hands on practice using a doll (0-1 year)

We regret that we are not able to accommodate children or babies at the workshop.

This class costs £45 per couple (one Pregnant woman/person and one birth partner).

Click here to learn more about this workshop or to book your space.

You will need to be logged in to your Maternity Parent Portal to book. If you don't have access to the Portal ask your Royal Surrey Midwife for a Portal Postcard. For those not booked with the Royal Surrey please email rsch.birthandbeyond@nhs.net  for more information.