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If you're not CPR certified, I would recommend you get certified. It's usually not very expensive (maybe $40 or $50, absolute tops), and it's only about an 8 hour class (and make sure you sign up for CPR training from the American Heart Association- it's good for two years instead of the other certification which is only good for one year. There is no reason for the difference that anyone knows about lol).
While we absolutely never want anything to happen, it is always a good idea to be professionally trained in CPR, which includes (perhaps more importantly for children) training on clearing foreign body airway obstructions (things that block your breathing) for people of all ages- infants and children as well as adults. It will also give you "extra credit" points on your resume. I know there are a lot of people who won't hire anyone to watch their kids (when shopping for "nannies") who don't hold a valid CPR card.
It's easy to get, and it just makes good sense to have it.
Ask at your local YMCA if you don't know where to get certified- people will regularly hold training meetings at them, or have information posted there on where to go for it. You may even try searching on the internet if that doesn't work.
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