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Parents of minors often hire babysitters on occasions or permanently depending upon their lifestyles. Babysitters, mostly high school or college students in their teens take up these small gigs for some extra cash. As a babysitter they are required to basically take care of the child in absence of the parents and ensure that the child is safe. Baby sitters facilitate parents by keeping an eye on their babies during their working hours. It would not be wrong if one says that baby sitters are the acting parents because they take heed of all the necessities of babies.
Parents now seek babysitters who are trained in CPR and First Aid Parents now however prefer babysitters who are certified in CPR and First Aid courses. Considering that emergencies can happen, it’s a highly recommended practice to only hire babysitters with these certifications. Studies have revealed that timely CPR could increase the probability of survival in case of an emergency. CPR is the basic training that babysitter should have expertise upon. Sometimes babies can indulge themselves into harmful activities like wrapping stuff around themselves, drowning in water and ingesting harmful things. Thus, a baby sitter should be diligent enough to keep an eye on all the activities. A baby sitter knows that s/he should be attentive while babies are playing in bath tubs or pools because it may cause drowning. They know that their carelessness, while the baby intakes food, can result into choking which can be dreadful in certain situations. Emergencies are always uncertain; despite of all the care and attention, situations can arise where the basic knowledge does not provide adequate relief. Here comes the importance of a CPR certified baby sitter because s/he knows the ways to respond in such emergency situations. A CPR certified baby sitter knows that despite of calling on emergency number, they cannot reach the spot with the blink of an eye. Immediate action should be prompted as babies are more sensitive than adults and every minute can add value to their lives. Usually, these types of situations cause the stoppage of oxygen supply to the vital organs. The longer the baby’s brain is deprived of oxygen, the more fatal it would be. Mouth to mouth resuscitation and rhythmic chest compressions can provide relief. A CPR certified baby sitter knows that if the baby does not respond to shoulder taping then s/he should go for chest compressions. Then open the airways by lifting the nose and tilting the head. If the baby is still not breathing properly, then s/he should go for two gentle breathes. These basic steps and a thorough knowledge can save a child’s life.
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Parents of minors often hire babysitters on occasions or permanently depending upon their lifestyles. Babysitters, mostly high school or college students in their teens take up these small gigs for some extra cash. As a babysitter they are required to basically take care of the child in absence of the parents and ensure that the child is safe. Baby sitters facilitate parents by keeping an eye on their babies during their working hours. It would not be wrong if one says that baby sitters are the acting parents because they take heed of all the necessities of babies.
Parents now seek babysitters who are trained in CPR and First Aid Parents now however prefer babysitters who are certified in CPR and First Aid courses. Considering that emergencies can happen, it’s a highly recommended practice to only hire babysitters with these certifications. Studies have revealed that timely CPR could increase the probability of survival in case of an emergency. CPR is the basic training that babysitter should have expertise upon. Sometimes babies can indulge themselves into harmful activities like wrapping stuff around themselves, drowning in water and ingesting harmful things. Thus, a baby sitter should be diligent enough to keep an eye on all the activities. A baby sitter knows that s/he should be attentive while babies are playing in bath tubs or pools because it may cause drowning. They know that their carelessness, while the baby intakes food, can result into choking which can be dreadful in certain situations. Emergencies are always uncertain; despite of all the care and attention, situations can arise where the basic knowledge does not provide adequate relief. Here comes the importance of a CPR certified baby sitter because s/he knows the ways to respond in such emergency situations. A CPR certified baby sitter knows that despite of calling on emergency number, they cannot reach the spot with the blink of an eye. Immediate action should be prompted as babies are more sensitive than adults and every minute can add value to their lives. Usually, these types of situations cause the stoppage of oxygen supply to the vital organs. The longer the baby’s brain is deprived of oxygen, the more fatal it would be. Mouth to mouth resuscitation and rhythmic chest compressions can provide relief. A CPR certified baby sitter knows that if the baby does not respond to shoulder taping then s/he should go for chest compressions. Then open the airways by lifting the nose and tilting the head. If the baby is still not breathing properly, then s/he should go for two gentle breathes. These basic steps and a thorough knowledge can save a child’s life.
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