Prepare for your new baby with the knowledge, hands-on skills, and confidence you need for those first days and weeks at home. This private class combines convenient online education with personalized, hands-on instruction tailored specifically to new and expecting parents.

Bottle Feeding & Bath Time

We’ll spend dedicated time practicing two of the most common skills new parents ask about:

Bottle Feeding

• Bottle-feeding positions and how to comfortably hold your baby
• How much newborns typically eat and understanding feeding cues
• Paced bottle feeding
• Burping positions and techniques
• Bottle preparation and feeding basics
• Recognizing signs that your baby is full or may need a break

Bath Time

• Step-by-step newborn bathing
• Sponge baths before the umbilical cord falls off
• Safely holding and positioning your baby during a bath
• Water and room temperature considerations
• Newborn skin and umbilical cord care
• Hands-on practice so bath time feels much less intimidating at home

Before Class

Parents receive access to:

• On-demand Newborn Care video lessons
• Online CPR and choking education
• Educational resources that can be reviewed at your own pace

Completing the online education beforehand allows us to spend more of our time together practicing skills, answering your questions, and building confidence.

During Your Private Session

Your instructor will guide you through a personalized, hands-on experience covering:

Newborn Care Essentials

• Bottle feeding, feeding cues, amounts, positioning and burping
• Bathing and newborn skin care
• Soothing techniques
• Safe sleep recommendations and room temperature guidance
• Newborn health and illness precautions
• Practical questions about everyday life with your newborn

CPR, Choking & Emergency Preparedness

You’ll learn and practice:

• Infant CPR
• Child and adult CPR
• Infant and child choking response
• AED awareness and use
• What to do during an emergency
• Hands-on practice with CPR equipment until you feel comfortable performing the skills

Supporting Your Family

We’ll discuss practical ways to make the transition home easier, including:

• Sharing newborn responsibilities between partners
• Supporting postpartum recovery
• Baby blues and postpartum depression awareness
• Setting boundaries with visitors and family
• Building routines that work for your family

Because this is a private class, we’ll tailor the session around your family’s questions and concerns and spend additional time on the skills you want to practice most.

Perfect for expecting and new parents who want to feel confident feeding, bathing, soothing, caring for, and responding to an emergency involving their new baby.