Newborn Care & Safety

Bringing home a newborn can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Our Newborn Care & Safety class is designed to help you feel more prepared and confident in those early days and weeks.

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This hands-on, practical session covers all the essentials:

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• Gentle Baby Support: How to hold, carry, and swaddle your newborn with confidence

 

• Newborn routines: Diaper changes, cord cleaning, nail trimming, circumcision healing, and bathing basics for ultimate comfort and cleanliness  

 

• Feeding basics: Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or doing both—learn how to recognize feeding cues, understand normal feeding patterns, and troubleshoot common concerns

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• Soothing and sleep: Understanding newborn sleep cycles, soothing techniques, and tips for calming a fussy baby

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• Recognizing illness and discomfort: How to tell what’s normal and when something isn’t

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• Identifying urgent concerns in the newborn period: Learn which signs may need a call to your pediatrician or more immediate attention

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• Infant safety essentials: Including safe sleep guidelines, car seat basics, and baby-proofing tips

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• Common newborn concerns: What to do about gas, spit-up, flaky skin, or rashes

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This is a 2-hour class that is perfect for first-time parents, partners, caregivers, and those looking for newborn care refresher. Whether you're preparing for your baby’s arrival or already home from the hospital, you’ll leave with practical tools, peace of mind, and a better sense of what’s normal—and what may need more attention. ​

 

This class pairs well with our Infant/Child CPR & Choking Rescue class.