Gain essential skills for your newborn’s first months in this comprehensive 3 hour workshop!

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Baby Care

Diapering – How to properly change a diaper, clean the baby, and avoid diaper rash.
Burping – Techniques for burping your baby to reduce gas and discomfort.
Holding and Handling – Safe ways to hold and carry your newborn to ensure their comfort and safety.
Swaddling – How to swaddle your baby to promote sleep and a sense of security.
Feeding Basics – Introduction to breastfeeding and bottle-feeding, including positioning, latching tips, and recognizing hunger cues.
Newborn Behavior & Cues – Understanding your baby’s cries, movements, and signs to identify when they're hungry, tired, or uncomfortable.
Sleep Expectations – Guidance on newborn sleep patterns, safe sleep practices (e.g., SIDS prevention), and tips for helping your baby sleep.
Soothing Techniques – Strategies to calm a fussy baby, like rocking, gentle bouncing, or using white noise.
Bathing – How to safely bathe your newborn, including sponge baths and handling slippery babies.
Basic Health & Hygiene – Tips for nail trimming, cleaning the umbilical cord stump, and monitoring baby’s health signs.

babywearing

Benefits of Babywearing – Discuss the physical and emotional benefits, such as bonding, promoting healthy development, and hands-free convenience.
Types of Baby Carriers – Overview of different carrier styles (wraps, slings, soft-structured carriers, and hybrids) and how to choose one that fits your needs and lifestyle.
How to Use Baby Carriers – Step-by-step demonstrations of how to properly position your baby in different types of carriers, ensuring safety and comfort.
Safety Guidelines – Important safety tips like proper positioning (hip and spine alignment), ensuring clear airways, and the T.I.C.K.S. rule (Tight, In view, Close enough to kiss, Keep chin off the chest, Supported back).
Fitting and Adjusting – How to correctly adjust your carrier for a secure and comfortable fit for both you and your baby.
Troubleshooting Common Issues – Tips for handling common challenges, such as baby’s discomfort, fussiness, or adjusting the carrier to prevent back strain.
Carrier Recommendations and Testing – If you already have a carrier, bring it along to practice with, or try a variety from the instructor’s collection to find the best fit.

car seats

Types of Car Seats – Overview of different types (infant, convertible, booster) and when to use each based on the child's age, weight, and height.
Proper Installation – Step-by-step demonstration on how to install a car seat securely using either the seatbelt or LATCH system, including front- and rear-facing configurations.
Common Installation Mistakes – Highlighting frequent errors parents make, such as loose harnesses, improper angle, or incorrectly threaded seatbelts, and how to avoid them.
Harnessing Your Child – How to properly adjust the harness to ensure a snug fit, correct strap positioning, and checking that the chest clip is at armpit level.
When to Switch Car Seats – Guidelines on when to move from rear-facing to forward-facing, or when to switch to a booster seat, based on safety standards and your child’s growth.
Car Seat Safety Features – Explanation of key safety features to look for, including side-impact protection, load legs, and energy-absorbing materials.
Recalls and Expiration Dates – How to check if your car seat is up-to-date with current safety standards, hasn’t expired, and isn’t subject to recalls.
Car Seat Placement – Best practices for car seat placement in the vehicle (e.g., back seat being safest, middle seat being preferable), and how to account for multiple children in the car.
Travel Safety Tips – Additional tips for safe travel, like not using bulky coats in the car seat, ensuring the seat is securely fastened every trip, and car seat safety for airplanes or taxis.
Car Seat Checks and Installations – Opportunity for participants to bring their car seats for a hands-on safety check or schedule a full installation with the instructor for an additional fee.