The time period in which your baby is a newborn, the first twelve weeks of life, is basically the raw, beautiful learning curve of the brand new parent. As your baby grows and learns, you will too, becoming more confident and knowledgeable in your parenting. Knowing some newborn care basics before your child arrives can build confidence during this transition.

This class covers many practical tips like bathing a newborn, what's happening at the changing table, umbilical cord care and ways to soothe a crying baby. Floppy newborn dolls are used to demonstrate handling, swaddling and soothing. Postpartum adjustment of the new parents will also be covered to allow a kinder, more realistic expectation of ourselves.

In this class, parents to be will learn:
• basics of diapering
• soothing techniques for a crying baby
• establishing normal sleep
• bathing and dressing
• how to take a temperature
• choosing a pediatrician and when to call them
• what's normal in newborns
• postpartum family adjustment and what helps

Fees: $75 per couple, or can be taken as part of our Childbirth and Parenting Package for the discounted price of $55 per couple. At registration, a deposit of $55 is required. If you are taking the package, you are then paid in full. If not, you will have a balance of $20 due 48 hours before the class.

This class covers many practical tips like bathing a newborn, what's happening at the changing table, umbilical cord care and ways to soothe a crying baby as well as care concerns specific for adoption such as feeding schedules and feeding on cue, best bottles and bottlefeeding tips. Floppy newborn dolls are used to demonstrate handling, swaddling and soothing. New parent adjustment and resources for adoptive parents will also be covered. This class is great way to get ready for your long awaited baby.

In this class, couples will learn:
• basics of diapering, what's happening at the changing table
• soothing techniques for a crying baby
• establishing normal sleep
• bathing and dressing
• how to take a temperature
• choosing a pediatrician and when to call them
• what's normal in newborns
• postpartum family adjustment and what helps

Fee: Newborn Care with Adoption is offered as a private class. Please call (212) 245-0796 for more info.