The holiday hustle is underway and no one feels the pinch from shopping, parties and preparation more than moms and dads. That’s why the Mountain Valley Chapter Red Cross encourages families and caretakers to look for trained and certified babysitters for their childcare needs.

Whether it’s shopping for presents or the office holiday party, the demand for babysitters is sure to increase. But in order to feel more relaxed and secure, parents and caregivers need to have a sitter they know has been trained in how to care for the safety and well-being of their child.

Each year, the Red Cross trains and certifies over 120,000 sitters nationwide through the Babysitter’s Training program. Course participants learn to administer basic first aid; properly hold and feed a child; take emergency action when needed; monitor safe play and actively engage your child.

The Mountain Valley Chapter Babysitter’s Training program is open to girls and boys 11 to 15 yrs. old. All courses are taught by an authorized Red Cross Babysitter’s Training instructor. The next Babysitter’s Training course in Provo is scheduled for Dec. 6 from 8 to 5. The cost for the course is $50 and includes all course materials, a First Aid kit and lunch.

For information on how to purchase Babysitter’s Training gift certificates or times and locations of upcoming classes, contact the Mountain Valley Chapter at (801) 373-8580 or log on to www.RedCrossUT.org.

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