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Baby Basics
Whether you’ve never changed a diaper before, or have been babysitting your whole life, caring for your own newborn can be an eye-opening and humbling experience. How much does a baby eat? When do they sleep? And for how long?
Our Baby Basics classes teach the highlights of what you can expect after your baby is born. Each class is designed to inform soon-to-be parents about the many choices available for baby care – we understand that each family is unique, so we explore different options and techniques for keeping your newborns healthy and happy. Our motto is that there is “no one right way to parent,” and we encourage each family to find the method that works best for everyone.
You may have taken childbirth education classes and read all the books on labor and delivery, but how much do you really know about what to do after the baby comes home? By preparing you for what to expect, we hope that you’ll discover that you know more than you thought you did! Have confidence as a new parent, and love the wild journey that you’re about to embark upon…
Our three-hour class is designed for new and expecting parents and covers the following topics:
- Typical newborn behavior
- Feeding options and techniques
- Diapering options and demonstrations
- Vehicle safety
- Safety-proofing your home
- Live bathing demo with a newborn
Participants also receive a digital guidebook that covers additional topics for the first few weeks after your baby is born.
Classes are typically held on the first Saturday of every other month from 8:45 am to noon.
If you're interested in joining an upcoming Baby basics class, please use the link below to let us know. We recommend choosing a date that falls about six to eight weeks before your due date.Y ou’ll receive a follow‑up email several weeks before your selected class with full registration details.
Please note: to help support our in-person program, the class costs $25, which covers one registration group (one registration per family). PEP is committed to making this class accessible to all. If cost is a barrier for you, please click here to apply for a scholarship.