As a parent, you hope you’ll never need to use CPR or first aid. But the scary truth is that if your baby chokes, or suffers a trauma like drowning or an electrical shock that knocks him unconscious, you'll want to be prepared and know what to do, rather than rely on the availability of a knowledgeable stranger while you wait out the ambulance.
Have we freaked you out yet? The good news is NYC boasts plenty of infant CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), new parent first-aid classes and refreshers where life-saving skills are taught and practiced until you feel as prepared as possible. So read on for our top picks on CPR and first-aid classes in Manhattan.
Check out our Baby & Pregnancy Guide for more essential NYC parenting tips like a list of of pediatric emergency rooms in Manhattan.