PARENTS are being offered lessons in first aid procedures which could help to save a baby's life.

A two-hour class has been set up by Royal Lifesaving Society examiner Jean Robertson and is funded by the Friends of the Friary Hospital, in Richmond.

Life-sized dummies are used to teach mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, chest compressions and how to cope with youngsters choking.

Parents, grandparents and carers will hear about the course through health visitors and ante-natal groups.

Classes are taught by Mrs Robertson and Irene Brereton, of the Red Cross.

The next session takes place at the hospital on May 14 and a creche is available.