The Benefits of Taking Our Infant Care Class

Preparing for the arrival of a newborn can be both exciting and overwhelming for new parents. One way to ease the anxiety and gain valuable knowledge is through our infant care classes. These classes provide expecting parents with essential skills and information, empowering them to navigate the early stages of their baby’s life with confidence and competence. Let’s explore the remarkable benefits of attending our infant care classes.

1. Knowledge and Skills: Infant care classes offer comprehensive education on various topics such as feeding (both breast and bottle), diapering, bathing, soothing techniques, and preventing illness. We also discuss parenting philosophies and different types of clinical care providers that you can hire. These classes equip parents with the necessary knowledge and skills to care for their newborn with safety and security in mind. Understanding proper techniques from our highly qualified instructors ensures the well-being and safety of the infant. There’s so much info in our classes!!
2. Building Confidence: Our Infant care classes provide a supportive environment for parents to learn and practice skills before their baby arrives. This hands-on experience allows them to gain confidence in their abilities and make informed decisions. Feeling prepared and knowledgeable boosts parental self-assurance, reducing stress and anxiety during those early days.
3. Connecting with Other Parents: Attending infant care classes offers an excellent opportunity to connect with other parents who are going through a similar experience. Sharing stories, concerns, and advice in a supportive setting fosters a sense of community and reassurance. Building a network of parents can provide ongoing support and valuable friendships as your child grows. Not to mention having other adults you can commiserate with!
4. Parent-Infant Bonding: Infant care classes emphasize the importance of early bonding between parents and their newborns. Parents learn techniques to promote attachment, such as skin-to-skin contact, soothing methods, and responsive parenting. These classes encourage nurturing behaviors that strengthen the parent-infant bond, fostering a secure and loving relationship. And, contrary to what your grandmother said–your baby will not ‘only like’ your doula if you have one to help in the night. That’s nonsense that’s not backed by any type of science–only backed by opinion.
5. Early Identification of Developmental Concerns: Infant care classes often include information on typical developmental milestones. Parents learn what to expect and when to seek professional guidance if any concerns arise. Early identification and intervention for developmental delays or health issues can greatly improve outcomes for the child. AND, we discuss different childhood diseases and how to prevent them, as well as when to seek care.

Plus, we have nothing against the free classes that your local hospital offers. But this is way, way more information and practice than what you’ll get in the free hospital class. Our class isn’t expensive–typically $75 for either group or private sessions. And, this course can be covered by your FSA/HSA account!

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