Ideal for expectant parents who want to feel confident and prepared for life with a newborn. Whether this is your first baby or you’re looking for a refresher, this class focuses on practical skills, realistic expectations, and evidence-based guidance for your baby’s first weeks and months.
Includes:
Newborn characteristics and what to expect in the first week home
Realistic expectations for newborn sleep
How to soothe and comfort your baby, including swaddling techniques
Nursery set-up tips
Hands-on practice with diapering, swaddling and soothing, using demo dolls
Helpful handouts and resource lists to take home
45-minute virtual postpartum consult to answer your questions once baby arrives
This is a one-day, 4-hour class
Movement and labor simulation is part of the class, so please wear clothing suitable for floor activities.
Registration is for 2 people
Bundle with Gift of Love’s Lactation and Pumping Class for a discount!
Cost: $275
Location: NCBC’s Gather 104 Classroom
930 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Suite 104; Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Prepared Parenting:
Newborn Care and Infant Sleep Class
One-Day Class
In-Person