July 22, 2011
ChicagoCPR.org launch! Expect Fun.. Seriously :)
Safety Squad has formally expanded it's CPR Certification and Training Classes under their own division. ChicagoCPR.org is the now the home for all CPR related classes. Experience + Fun ensures that you'll know how to react in an emergency.
We offer the following:
- Friends and Family: Infant, Child, Adult CPR, AED & Choking. For expectant parents, experienced parents (need refreshing), grandparents, etc.
- HeartSaver w/AED: CPR Certification for Nannies, Teachers, Trainers or anyone else that needs or wants a CPR Card.
- Pediatric First Aid: AHA first aid for kids.
- Baby Safety Essentials: Advanced product safety and CPR certification.
- Private Classes: We customize for your home or office
We know that the average CPR experience is pretty dry and boring.. we believe that learning how to save a life should be exciting! Don't you?? Join us
May 16, 2011
CPR Refresher @ Little Beans Cafe (June 16th)
Did you take CPR at Prentice?
Most parents took CPR to prepare for & protect baby, but now that their child is more mobile, verbal, and eating solid food, most admit they are not as confident as before and could use a refresher.
If this sounds like you... your timing is perfect. CPR has dramatically changed in 2011. To help you stay in the loop, Little Beans Cafe is hosting a CPR class to teach the critical changes and update your breathing and compression skills.
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April 20, 2011
Advanced Nanny Training: Olive You Nanny™ includes Baby Safety Essentials℠
As a parent in Chicago, you've probably taken all the new parenting classes. But, are all your child's caregivers prepared?
Safety Squad® & Olive You Nanny are coming together to provide Chicago's best nannies with advanced safety & response training. Many nannies agencies require a CPR card & First Aid, but Olive You Nanny believes that their nannies should bring more than the basics, they should know how to avoid injury in the first place.
Knowledge is key in preventing injury. As firefighters, paramedics & nurses, we see the tragedies that can happen when the well intentioned are unprepared. Our goal is to avoid the emergency altogether by focusing on actual products parents use. We prepare caregivers to act & react, quickly & effectively.
Baby Safety Essentials includes: Holding Baby, Car Seat Carriers, Strollers, Sleep Safety, Fire Safety, Feeding, Bathing, Diapering, Home Safety, Fall Safety, Water Safety & more. CPR & First Aid optional. If you'd like your nanny qualified as well, classes will be open to the public soon on classes.safetysquad.com
April 19, 2011
CPR Classes @ Bubbles Academy
Safety Squad has teamed up with Bubble Academy to provide monthly CPR classes beginning on March 20th. This CPR class is perfect for all expectant & new parents, and also helpful for experienced parents that need a refresher.
CPR standards have changed again. You'll learn CPR and anti-choking techniques for infants, older children and adults. Our class is taught in a dynamic and interactive setting with Safety Squad's team of instructors. All instructors are certified by the American Heart Association.
This class is will cover the following:
- Adult and child CPR and choking
- AED (Automated External Defibrillator) demonstration
- Making the Emergency Call
- Infant CPR and choking.
- We also include a Safety Section on Car Seat use and SIDS prevention.
February 02, 2011
Families in the Loop Hosts Safety Squad on March 2nd!
We're excited to be speaking at the Families in the Loop event in March at Hub51. This talk will focus on two topics critical to families of toddlers.
We'll begin with a CPR refresher. We know that when most parents first took CPR it was in a rush and most of your skills are rusty. We'll update you with the new techniques. Second, we'll focus on traveling with toddlers. We'll show you the latest ways to travel with your children safely without the big bulky toddler seats. Register now :!
January 01, 2011
Giggle & Safety Squad partner to provide Car Seat Installation.
We've Partnered with giggle Chicago to provide car seat installation on Saturdays. At the giggle service, we give each of our clients the time and attention that is absolutely essential for ensuring your baby's safety in the car.
We never simply "add on" a car seat check to other existing products. For example "throwing it in" when you buy a car seat or take a different class. Car seat instruction warrants its own distinct time for teaching and learning, one-on-one, parents and instructor, while taking to heart the unique needs of the client. It's the approach we've taken since launching Safety Squad almost 5 years ago.
Click Here to book your drive-up instruction appointment online.
December 31, 2010
Children Memorial Hospital & Safety Squad partner for Special Needs Kids
In 2010, Safety Squad began a pilot program at Children's Memorial Hospital to provide increased care to children with special car seat requirements. To date, Safety Squad in partnership with Safe Kids Chicago, has provided critical education that ensures the rides home and subsequent visits to and from CMH and other clinics are safer.
We're grateful to be involved in this ground-breaking program. The pilot program has been extended in 2011 and has expanded it's reach to more children with varying needs. If you'd like to contribute to this effort, email brooks@safetysquad.com to learn more.
