Infant Care

UH Landerbrook Health Center

Infant Care/The Happiest Baby On The Block/Express Breastfeeding

DESCRIPTION:

It is never too early to learn infant care. Infant Care: Infant care classes provide practical information for first-time parents. This class is usually taken during the second trimester of pregnancy. Topics include: choosing your baby’s doctor, care and characteristics of a newborn, infant safe sleep environment, cord and circumcision care, bathing and dressing the baby, signs and symptoms of newborn illnesses, safety concerns.

The Happiest Baby on the Block: Expectant and new parents can learn an extraordinary approach to keeping your baby happy. In our Happiest Baby class, new parents will learn step-by-step how to help their baby sleep better and how to soothe even the fussiest baby in minutes…even seconds. Taught by certified instructors, this class is based on the highly effective approach to babies pioneered by Dr. Harvey Karp, pediatrician and child development expert. Includes parent kit (a $40 retail value) – DVD and Soothing Sounds CD. For additional information, visit www.thehappiestbaby.com.

Express Breastfeeding: Focuses on a good beginning – initiating breast feeding, practical hints on feeding positions and techniques to establish and maintain breast milk production.

NO REFUNDS. Can only be rescheduled once. Program Registration: To register for the program(s) of your choice, please register by calling the University Hospitals MSC/Marketing Support at 2168444000. If inclement weather occurs, please call 2168444000 after 4 p.m. for information about cancellations. With 24 hour notice before the scheduled class, partial refunds* are available for cancellation or class may be rescheduled once (no refunds). Classes may be cancelled or rescheduled to accommodate enrollment. *Excluding CPR and Express Prepared Childbirth.

For more information: 

University Hospitals MSC/Marketing Support: 2168444000