Bringing Home Baby is essentially Newborn Care 101! This interactive 3-hour (VIRTUAL) class incorporates lecture slides, videos, hands-on demonstrations, and Q&A time to cover all the key topics for parenting a newborn. The instructors will be demonstrating ways to care for your baby you may find it helpful to have a baby doll or stuffed animal with you for class time to practice alongside the instructors as well as a small towel, a wash cloth, a diaper, and a baby blanket for swaddling. Books will be mailed in advance.
Topics include:
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Normal newborn appearance
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Screenings and procedures what to expect during the hospital stay
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Feeding a newborn: feeding cues and tips for breast and bottle feeding, burping, etc.
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Demonstrations of bathing, diapering, and swaddling
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Communication cues
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Soothing a fussy newborn
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Choosing a pediatrician and when to call them
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Overview of safety topics: safe sleep and car safety
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Postpartum adjustment: self-care and emotional health (PMAD)