Is it a worthwhile idea to have children as well as adult family members learn CPR?

Question

http://depts.washington.edu/learncpr/ & http://www.redcross.org/services/youth/izone/quizzes.html

If so at what age would you suggest they learn about it?

Answer 1

Yes, I do recommend it. I'd say as young as 6 or 7. Basic CPR training should be taught to everyone, I think.

Answer 2

What if your child was off playing at school. Something happened to a classmate that required CPR. What if the on duty personnel could not get to that child quick enough. What if your child could have made a difference in that childs life?

What if you required CPR and could not perform it on yourself and only your child was around?

It's always worthwhile to learn how to help people - regardless of your age.

They can learn different aspects of CPR. Some things a very young child may not comprehend or be capable of reapeating on their own.. but some things they can.

The course instructor will let you know what will and will not be suitable for your child and you.

I say yes! Go enroll in some classes!!!

Answer 3

Yes i think it should be not sure on the age for kids i think as long as they can grasp the concept.
Just think if something were to come up and you did not know CPR the chances of the child dying is so great that you do nothing because you did not know what to do.
Minutes of CPR could save your little one than you standing there looking like a chicken with your head cut off.

Answer 4

Yes it's very wise. Never know when it will come in handy. Call the Red Cross, they can better advice about what ages children should be to learn CPR. They also have CPR classes available and can tell you what other organizations do to.

Answer 5

I think it's a good idea. I wouldn't teach any child under the age of 12, for two reasons. First, a small child wouldn't have the size or strength to do the compressions. Second, it would be devastating for a young child to do cpr, thinking that it always works and not realizing that sometimes the person is going to die regardless of what measures are taken. I wouldn't put that burden on a young person.

Answer 6

absolutely! children are a blessing and i have been blessed six times. i had only had infant cpr that went along with my prenatal classes (not certifiable) and that small lesson saved my son's life. it was the day before his fourth birthday, we were at a pool celebrating his birthday. when i went to the other side of the pool to get a soda, i turned aroung and did a head count and he was missing. we found him at the bottom of the pool in a fetal position. as any mother would i freaked out and couldn't remember all of the steps to cpr. but i was fortunate enough to have someone coach me and refresh my memory of cpr. i was able to breathe life back into my son and celebrate his birthday today 7/06/1999. cpr is a life saving technique that should be required with immunization records.

Answer 7

I think it's a great idea for children to learn CPR. I say start them as soon as they're old enough to comprehend and execute what needs to be done

Answer 8

Yes . As far as the age, as long as they understand what they are "learning". Lets face it, some of us adults may not remember the exact procedures, but we may know "enough" to help out someone. If children can retain some of this too, then they need to know it.

Answer 9

my father taught my eldest son at the age of 6 Dad is a retired firefighter and according to him the earlier age the better because you never know when circumatnces arrive and you may need to utilize that knowledge

Answer 10

yes, when you sign up for the classes ask the instructors what age is best to start, they should be the experts and would be able to give you the best answer!