Infant Care Classes
Comprehensive Guide to Breastfeeding
Comprehensive Guide to Breastfeeding
Format: In-person at 3074 Whitney Ave, Bldg 2, Hamden, CT, 06418
Price: $90 per couple
Note:
This is an in-person class that covers all the essentials for breastfeeding. Class includes hands-on activities with infant models to get a better feel for positioning as well as the opportunity to examine the equipment and supplies that will help you along the way. Partners are highly encouraged to attend!
Topics:
- Benefits of breastfeeding
- Getting a good latch
- Positioning techniques including hands-on practice with infant models
- Establishing and maintaining your milk supply
- Troubleshooting
- Debunking myths and outdated advice
- Pumping tips and tricks including demonstrations of how the equipment is used
- How partners can help
Infant Preparation Bundle
Infant Preparation Bundle
Format: In-Person
Price:
Non-Clients: $290 ($20 savings)
Doula Clients: $280 ($30 savings)
This is a $310 value.
Note: This package is great for first-time parents as well as parents returning to the infant scene after a long hiatus. Classes are in-person and include:
- Comprehensive Guide to Breastfeeding (worth $90)
- Infant CPR and Safety (worth $130)
- Newborn Care (worth $90)
Infant Safety & CPR Class
Infant Safety
Format: In-person at 3074 Whitney Ave, Bldg 2, Hamden, CT, 06418
Price: $130 per couple
Note: This class is for educational purposes only and is not for CPR certification.
Keeping your new baby safe will be a top priority before he or she is even born. This one-session class reviews two important yet often overlooked topics - infant CPR and infant car seat safety. It can be taken before or after pregnancy, and is recommended for parents and any regular caregivers (grandparents, etc.). It is also appropriate for couples adopting a newborn baby. Bring your baby's car seat with you to have it professionally installed by our certified child passenger safety technician at the end of class!
Topics:
- Recognizing an infant needing emergent intervention
- How to provide choking relief for an infant with an obstructed airway
- How to perform CPR on an infant
- Safe sleeping and protecting against SIDS
- Car safety
- Proper use of car seats and buckles
- One-on-one help with installing your baby's car seat
Newborn Care Class
Newborn Care Class
Format: In-person at 3074 Whitney Ave, Bldg 2, Hamden, CT, 06418
Price: $90 per couple
Note:
This one-session, in-person class reviews normal growth and development in infants from birth to 6 months of age. It is a fun, interactive class that will help reduce any anxiety you might be feeling. Activities include hands-on demonstrations and opportunities for practicing swaddling, diapering, and other infant care. This class may be taken during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth. It is also appropriate for couples adopting a newborn baby.
Topics:
- Sleep habits
- Feeding
- Swaddling
- Diapering
- Baby wearing
- Calming a crying baby
- Family values clarification when facing unexpected challenges
- Managing stress as new parents
- Dispelling myths of early parenting
