PARENTS in the Altrincham area can get their hands on an exclusive free babygrow designed to help them perform (CPR) on their baby if they stop breathing.

The babygrow is being launched on Thursday October 13 by first aid charity St John Ambulance, together with Tesco, after the region’s parents said it is the first aid emergency they fear most.

Since only 1 in 4 mums and dads know what to do in this life or death situation, parents are being urged to pick up the free babygrow for three to six-month-olds in selected Tesco stores, with a suggested donation going to St John Ambulance.

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The colourful garment features a helpful reminder from nursery rhyme favourite, Humpty Dumpty, of the five puffs and 30 pumps, followed by two puffs and 30 pumps parents need to give their baby should they stop breathing.

There are clear instructions on the collar of the babygrow and on the tag to help parents remember what to do. It is hoped the babygrow will strengthen parents’ first aid knowledge each time it is worn, washed and handled.

Nine stores are participating in the North West, including Tesco in Manor Road, Altrincham. The babygrows will be available between 9.45am and 4.30pm and stocks are limited so parents are urged to get to the store early in the day.

Simon Dunn, regional director at St John, said: ‘Working with Tesco gives us a great opportunity to help spread the incredibly important lesson of baby CPR to parents in a creative and accessible way.

‘We hope the worst will never happen but the babygrow and our online video shows parents what to do in a very clear and simple way. Pick one up on the October 13 or keep an eye out for giveaways if you can’t make it instore.’