By Ruth SOWBY

La Cañada resident Jenn Merkel knows how to work CPR, especially on a baby who has stopped breathing. With summer fast approaching, the number of pool accidents will most likely increase. Babies and toddlers are especially at risk for drowning. 

Merkel teaches Saturday classes for children to learn CPR. They need to be 11 through 15 years old to attend. The “Baby Safe Sitting” one-day classes are from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and held at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, 1812 Verdugo Blvd., Glendale 91208.    
For further details, contact the hospital at (818) 790-7100.