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Whether you are a parent or a caretaker, infant CPR is always useful to know. Nobody wants to be in a situation where a baby’s life is in your hands. However, it cannot be avoided especially if you are exposed to babies and children at home or at work. There are ways by which you can learn infant CPR. There are books that you can buy so you know what to watch out for when presented a life threatening situation. However, with the books, even if you have read the whole thing through, you will not earn yourself an infant CPR certification. Plus it is always best to have the training.

An infant is so fragile that one strong push can break a bone. But the great thing about books, especially the newest editions, is you get to know the latest technique in infant CPR. There are also videotapes and DVDs that show how to administer infant CPR.

However to make yourself better equipped when it comes to infant CPR, it is best to enroll in an accredited CPR course. Medical practitioners cannot reiterate it enough that parents or those that have direct contact with children such as nannies should learn infant and child CPR. Time is as of the essence especially when the child is not breathing. The brain of the child can only take up to 4 minutes of not having oxygen. After that time, there is a big chance of permanent brain damage or death. So you see everybody can save the life of an infant by learning infant CPR via books, videotapes or attending first aid and infant CPR classes. However, the latter option is the only way by which you can gain an infant CPR certification. With the training that comes with it, it is definitely the best proof that you can have to save a child’s life.

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