Baby Safe Program- By Associate Professor Rosemarie Boland

The Baby Safe Program was developed and is taught by Associate Professor Rosemarie Boland. Associate Professor Rose is a newborn educator, neonatal intensive care nurse and midwife with over 30 years’ experience. She specializes in providing first aid training for expectant parents, and parents and families of newborn babies and ex-premature infants.

The Baby Safe Program consists of a series of three classes (modules):

– Module 1: Safe Sleeping (recommended from 28 weeks of pregnancy onward)
– Module 2: Recognising and responding to an unwell baby (recommended from 32 weeks)
– Module 3: Baby Basic Life Support (recommended from 34 weeks or after your baby is born)

The program is available in three options from January 2021:

Baby Safe Program- Deluxe package (combination of face-to-face, virtual and E-learning)
Baby Basic Life Support Small Group (face-to-face)
Online (via zoom) live and interactive with Associate Professor Rose Boland

Baby Safe Program: Deluxe package

The Baby Safe Program Deluxe package combines hands-on learning in a small group class, virtual learning (live and interactive with Associate Professor Rose) video resources and online learning.

The Baby Safe Deluxe package includes:

– Module 1: Safe Sleeping (virtual- live and interactive with Associate Professor Rose)
– Module 2: Recognising and responding to an unwell baby- small group class (face-to-face)
– Module 3: Baby Basic Life Support – hands-on, skills-based class (face-to-face)
– Baby Safe Program video series and online learning platform (One year unlimited access)
– Baby Basic Life Support fridge magnets (Baby CPR and Management of choking)
– Baby Safety Resource pack

Modules 2 and 3 are taught together in a small group class, up to 8 couples. The class is taught at Prahran High School, in High Street, Windsor on weekends.

Cost: $225 per person / $450 per couple

To book: Click the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/baby-safe-program-deluxe-package-tickets-131576311289

Baby Safe Program: Baby Basic Life Support – Small Group class

The Baby Basic Life Support class is a hands-on, face-to-face, skills-based class.

The Baby Basic Life Support class includes:

– Module 3: Baby Basic Life Support – small group class (face-to-face)
– Baby Basic Life Support fridge magnets (Baby CPR and Management of choking)
– Baby Safety Resource pack

The class is taught in a small group class, up to 6 couples. The class is taught at Prahran High School, in High Street, Windsor on weekends.

If you attend this class, we encourage you to complete Modules 1 and or 2 online first (See below)

Cost: $95 per person / $190 per couple

To book: Click the link below
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/baby-basic-life-support-small-group-tickets-133558626447

For any questions about this class, please email enquiries@preciouscare.com.au

Baby Safe Program: Virtual Premium Package

The Baby Safe Program– Virtual Premium Package includes:

Three virtual classes (6 hours in total): Safe Sleeping, Recognising and Responding to Unwell Baby & Baby Basic Life Support
Baby Safe Program – video series
Baby Basic Life Support fridge magnets

Purchase the virtual premium package for $275 per couple

To order: https://www.preciouscare.com.au/courses/baby-safe-program-premium-virtual-package

Baby Safe Program Online (virtual): Live and interactive

The Baby Safe Program Online is conducted over three sessions, each of 2 hours duration.

The program modules are:

Module 1: Safe Sleeping to reduce the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy & SIDS
Module 2: Recognising and responding to an unwell baby
Module 3: Baby Basic Life Support

Cost: Individual Virtual (zoom) classes: $65 per person or $85 per couple

Bookings: Bookings for all three modules are via Eventbrite. You can book all three modules or any combination that you wish. The links to book are below.

Module 1: Safe Sleeping to reduce the risk of SUDI and SIDS (virtual class)

To book: Click the link below to book the Safe Sleeping class:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/baby-safe-class-safe-sleeping-tickets-101381512834

Module 2: Recognising and responding to an unwell baby (virtual class)

Click the link below to book the Recognising and responding to an unwell baby class:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/baby-safe-class-safe-sleeping-tickets-101381512834

Module 3: Baby Basic Life Support (virtual class)

Click the link below to book the Baby Basic Life Support class:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/baby-safe-class-baby-basic-life-support-tickets-103779065980

Baby Safe Program- Video Series

The Baby Safe Program– Video Series consists of four videos:

Safe Sleeping
Safe Wrapping (swaddling) and use of a safe sleeping bag
Baby cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Management of a choking infant

The video series is complemented with short quizzes for you to check your understanding of each topic, and resources for you to download. You can view the videos at a time that suits you and as many times as you like.

Purchase the video series for $50 (one-year subscription, with unlimited access)

To order: https://www.preciouscare.com.au/courses/baby-safe-program

Preterm Babies

This class has been specially designed for parents and families of babies born preterm or sick, who are transitioning from the Neonatal Intensive and/or Special Care Nursery to home.

The focus is on safe sleep practices to reduce the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI), including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

In this class, Associate Professor Rose Boland will outline and explain important changes that need to be made when transitioning from the nursery to home, to ensure your baby is in a safe sleep environment every time they are placed down for a sleep.

To book: https://www.preciouscare.com.au/pages/preterm-and-sick-babies