Babysafe
Babysafe is a 3-hour class taught by professional instructors credentialed by the American Heart Association. The class is held through the combined efforts of Seattle Children's and the Great Starts Program of Parent Trust for Washington Children.
This safety class is designed for new and expectant parents and others who care for babies. Babysafe is co-sponsored by Great Starts Birth and Family Education.
Topics include infant development, baby safety, injury prevention and immediate care of common injuries for infants from birth through 18 months of age. Infant CPR is demonstrated and practiced.
Each registration is good for two people from the same family.
Please call Registration at 206-789-2306 with additional questions.
Classes fill up quickly. All dates may not be available. Click the "Register" button below to check class availability.
I can't decide whether to take Babysafe or Infant and Child CPR. What is the difference?
Babysafe is a broad safety course. The first part of the Babysafe class covers safety issues and injury prevention for each developmental phase of your child, in three-month increments. The second part of the class goes over major safety concerns, such as motor vehicle safety, fire safety and water safety. The final part of the class provides a brief demonstration and practice of infant CPR and choking rescue. Babysafe is not a CPR certification course.
Infant and Child CPR focuses solely on presenting and practicing infant and child CPR techniques and how to deal with an obstructed airway from birth to age 8. This class provides a two-year certification card from the American Heart Association.
Both classes are valuable to new families, and determining which class to attend varies by family. If a family is uncertain which class to attend, we recommend taking Babysafe. Then, if the family desires additional CPR training, they can complete the Infant and Child CPR class.
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Can I bring my baby to the class?
Yes. Babies are welcome to attend the Babysafe class. However, we ask that you step out of the room if your baby needs some extra attention.
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If I can't attend the class that I signed up for, can I transfer to another class?
It is possible to transfer to another class for a $10 transfer fee. Transfers must be arranged three business days or more before the scheduled class. To arrange a transfer, please call Registration at 206-789-2306.
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