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Red Cross plans babysitting course
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JANESVILLE - The South Central Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross babysitter's training course will teach everything you need to be a great babysitter.

Participants will learn how to: perform first aid and get professional medical fast; identify common safety hazards and prevent injuries; make good, responsible decisions; supervise infants through school-age children; choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games; perform basic care routines like diapering, feeding and dressing; prepare simple meals and snacks; handle bedtime issues; and find and interview for babysitting jobs

Participants must be 11 years old to take the course. The course fee is $45 and includes the Red Cross handbook.

The class is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 6 and 7 (must attend both days) at the Janesville American Red Cross building.

For more information or to register, contact the Red Cross office at (608) 754-4497.