Forty-two pounds. That is what it costs to learn the skills that could save your baby's life.
Not forty-two pounds a month. Not forty-two pounds a week. Forty-two pounds, once, for a three hour course that teaches you exactly how to respond to the emergencies that are most common and most dangerous for babies and young children. Choking, cardiac arrest, burns, febrile convulsions, allergic reactions, and more. All practised on infant manikins until the techniques feel natural and automatic.
We know that for many families in Winsford, every pound matters. That is why we want to be upfront about the cost. This course is genuinely affordable, and the value it provides is beyond anything a price tag can capture.
We are PCT Services, and we run Baby and Toddler First Aid courses at our training centre at First Floor, 2 Queen Street in Northwich, about a 10 minute drive from Winsford.
What you get for £42
Three hours of practical, hands-on training in a small group of no more than 12 people. An experienced instructor who demonstrates every technique and then guides you through practising it yourself. An infant manikin in front of you for the entire course so you can repeat each skill until it feels instinctive. A certificate valid for one year. And the confidence to respond calmly and effectively if your child ever has a medical emergency.
There is no hidden cost. No equipment to buy. No textbook to purchase. No follow-up course that you have to pay extra for. Forty-two pounds covers everything.
What the course covers
The course focuses on the emergencies that happen in homes with babies and young children.
Choking. The single biggest worry for parents, especially during weaning. You learn the difference between gagging and choking, how to deliver back blows for an infant, how to do chest thrusts, and how the technique changes for older toddlers. You practise until you could do it with your eyes closed.
Infant and child CPR. How to check for breathing, how to give rescue breaths covering both nose and mouth for a baby, how to do chest compressions with two fingers, and how to sustain CPR until help arrives. This is the skill that nobody wants to use, but that matters more than any other if you ever need it.
Burns and scalds. The correct first aid for hot drinks, bath water, and all the other burn risks that surround young children at home. Twenty minutes of cool running water, not ice, not butter, not toothpaste. When to call 999, when to go to A&E, when to manage at home.
Febrile convulsions. What they look like, why they happen, how to keep your child safe during one, and when to seek medical help. For parents who have never seen a febrile convulsion, understanding what is happening takes away the worst of the terror.
Allergic reactions. Recognising mild, moderate, and severe reactions, and knowing when to use an adrenaline auto-injector if one is available.
Meningitis. The signs and symptoms, including the glass test, and why speed of recognition is critical.
Bleeding, head injuries, and when to call for emergency help versus managing at home.
Why the price matters
We have deliberately kept this course affordable because we believe every parent should be able to do it, regardless of their financial situation. First aid skills should not be a luxury that only some families can access. A baby who chokes in a family on a tight budget deserves exactly the same quality of response as any other child.
At £42, this course costs less than a family takeaway. Less than a trip to the cinema for four. Less than most children's birthday presents. And unlike any of those things, it could save your child's life.
When to book
The best time is during pregnancy, ideally the third trimester. You have time, you have motivation, and you have the headspace to learn. Many couples attend together so that both parents have the skills from day one.
If your baby has already arrived, book now. Do not wait for a quiet week that never comes. The emergencies this course covers are most common in the first two years of life, and every week without training is a week where you are hoping you will not need skills you do not have.
Grandparents, aunties, uncles, and regular babysitters should attend too. The more people in your child's life who know what to do, the safer your child is.
Convenient from Winsford
Our training centre at First Floor, 2 Queen Street in Northwich is about a 10 minute drive from Winsford. It is easy to find, there is parking nearby, and the centre is a comfortable, dedicated training space with all the equipment you need.
We run scheduled courses throughout the year with live dates on our Baby and Toddler First Aid page. For Winsford parent groups who want to book a group session, give us a call on 07958 915146 and we can arrange a date.
Baby & Toddler First Aid
Gain confidence to handle emergencies with your baby or toddler. Learn essential first aid skills from a trainer who is a Registered Nurse with many years of clinical experience within Emergency Departments who trains Advanced Paediatric Life Support to medical and nursing staff in acute hospital environments.
Northwich Training Centre, Northwich
Fully booked · 3 dates available
Book your place
Check the upcoming dates on our Baby and Toddler First Aid page and book your place. Forty-two pounds. Three hours. The skills to save your child's life. There is no better investment a parent can make.
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