Infant & Child CPR Classes in Charlotte — for the People Who Love Your Kids Most

Why infant and child CPR is different from adult CPR

Babies aren’t just small adults, and the American Heart Association teaches them differently for a reason:

• Breaths matter. The AHA’s guidance for infants and children is clear: if a child or infant’s heart stops, give compressions with breaths — rescuers are taught to combine the two for little ones. (A key reason: infants usually have healthy hearts; most often, an infant’s heart stops because the infant can’t breathe.)
• Gentler, shallower compressions. For a child, the AHA teaches pushing on the middle of the chest about 2 inches deep with one or two hands. For an infant, it’s about 1½ inches — with the heel of one hand (the AHA’s 2025 guidelines also teach the two-thumb encircling-hands technique).
• Choking looks different too. What you do for a choking infant is not the same as for an adult — and it’s one of the most valuable skills new parents tell us they take home.

Who this class is for

New and expecting parents, grandparents, babysitters, nannies, mom groups, and anyone who cares for little ones in the Charlotte area. No medical background needed — this class is designed for everyday caregivers, not healthcare workers. The AHA’s Heartsaver Pediatric course describes its audience the same way: anyone responsible for the care and safety of children and infants.

What we’ll cover at your home

• Infant CPR (compressions and breaths, sized and paced for babies)
• Child CPR
• Infant and child choking response
• Adult CPR and AED basics, so you’re ready for any emergency in the house
• Real-life scenarios, in a relaxed, small-group setting

This is a non-certification workshop — about an hour, no test, no pressure — just real practice on infant and child manikins until the skills feel natural. Small groups of up to 4 are $200 (+$45 per additional learner).

Real practice, real confidence

Every learner gets meaningful hands-on skills practice on manikins — not just slides. We bring everything to your living room, and you schedule around naps, work, and life. Evenings and weekends available.