Safe & Sound-Grandparent Baby Care Class

Calling all new Grandparents!! Becoming a grandparent is an exciting and rewarding experience! Safe & Sound is a hands-on, educational class designed specifically for grandparents who want to feel confident and prepared when caring for their newest family member. This non-certification course combines essential infant safety and emergency response education with practical baby care skills. Participants will learn current recommendations for infant care, including safe sleep practices, feeding, diapering, swaddling, and creating a safe home environment for babies. Grandparents will also gain confidence in responding to emergencies by learning infant CPR, choking relief techniques, and what to do if a baby becomes ill. Hands-on practice includes the use of infant CPR manikins and feedback technology to help build lifesaving skills and confidence.

Topics Covered:

• Infant CPR (newborn to 12 months)
• Infant choking prevention and response
• Safe sleep guidelines and reducing the risk of Sudden Unexpected
• Infant Death (SUID)
• Diapering and basic infant hygiene
• Swaddling techniques and infant comfort
• Bottle-feeding and feeding safety
• Recognizing signs of illness and when to seek medical care
• Creating a safe home environment for babies
• Car seat and travel safety basics
• Preventing common household injuries
• Understanding current infant care recommendations and how they
• may differ from past practices
• Emergency preparedness for caregivers

Participants will have opportunities for hands-on practice, ask questions, and learn practical tips for caring for infants from newborn to 12 months of age.

Safe & Sound is designed to help grandparents feel informed, prepared, and confident while providing safe and loving care for their grandchild. Please note: This is an educational course and does not provide CPR certification or an American Heart Association certification card.