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County public-health nurses launch community baby shower and car-seat safety program
Summary
Nursing staff described a first community baby shower for expectant families (car-seat checks, safe-sleep class) and new certifications among staff including car-seat technician and QPR gatekeeper training.
Nurses told the board they are piloting a community baby shower to connect expectant parents with resources, car-seat safety inspections, a safe-sleep class and vendor resources offered free to participants. "It's a baby shower for people who are expecting or have little ones maybe under a year or two old," a staff member explained during the report.
Natalie Shaley described recent certifications — QPR gatekeeper training and car-seat technician accreditation — and said the department is preparing to expand maternal-child health services as staff transition responsibilities with the new hospital. The board heard that FEMA-funded car seats will be available to attendees who complete a safety check and that the event will take place at the library.
