The Dutch Red Cross has reported a sharp rise in parents enrolling in first aid courses tailored to young children, with 15,000 parents completing such training in 2023 compared to 9,000 in 2022. Childcare organisations are also responding to the trend: one national chain, Basker and BijdeHandjes, doubled its planned courses from 20 to 40 this year after demand exceeded expectations. A Red Cross spokesperson said parents are typically motivated by a frightening incident they felt unprepared for, while course developers note that better-informed parents can also help ease pressure on GPs and emergency services.