Babysafe
Class description
This safety class is designed for new and expectant parents and others who care for babies. Babysafe is co-sponsored by Great Starts Birth & Family Education.
Topics include infant development, baby safety, injury prevention and immediate care of common injuries. Infant CPR is demonstrated and practiced.
For class details or for additional contact information, please see the class flyer (PDF 44KB).
Schedule
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Time: Weekdays, 6 to 9 p.m.
Fee
$40 per family
Location
Children's Hospital – 70th and Sand Point Way N.E.
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Frequently asked questions
What age range does this class cover?
We focus on injury prevention for infants from birth through 1-1/2 years old.
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.
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.
Does the class fee cover one or two people?
The fee covers two people from the same family.
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 the Great Starts program at (206) 789-2306.
Do Children’s employees receive a discount on this class?
Yes. Children’s employees can receive $5 off the class fee. When registering online, check the class discount box as a Children’s employee. If registering over the phone, inform the registrar that you are a Children’s employee.
I have general questions about classes at Children’s.
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