Newborn Care Classes

Newborn Care Classes

Our baby care classes are taught by our postpartum doulas. They are held either privately, online and in-person in your home, or at convenient locations in Washington DC and NOVA. To sign up for a class, enter your registration information below.

  • Practical Preparation Tips
  • What to Expect after Birth (for Baby and Parents)
  • Your First Weeks
  • Feeding 101 – Lactation, Bottles & Pumps
  • Infant and Parent Sleep
  • Minimizing SIDS Risks
  • Bathing
  • How-to (diapering, swaddling, babywearing, etc)

This class is 2.5-3 hours and costs $250 (virtual) and $300 (in person)

Taught by our certified babywearing consultant, this private consultation covers:

  • how to use a variety of carriers (or bring your own!)
  • safety and best practices
  • time to work on 1-3 carriers, depending on your level of comfort

Consultations can be scheduled pre- or post-natally. Babies are always welcome, but weighted dolls are also available to use for practice.

This consultation takes place on-site near Tyson’s Corner Virginia. It lasts 1 hour and costs $100.

The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants. The online portion features award-winning simulation learning – an interactive experience where you will respond to real-world emergencies in a virtual setting and practice the skills that will prepare you for the instructor-led in-home skill session

  • Blended 2-part Course
  • Infant & Child CPR, Choking, and First Aid
  • Class covers use of an AED (defibrillator)
  • Price includes manikin rental of 1 per 2 people

This class offers certification

Class length is 2-3 hours

Private in-home classes start at $300

Ask about rates for larger parties

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  • What to expect from 6 months and on
  • Sleep Patterns
  • Teething
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Developmental Milestones
  • Sensory Play
  • Baby Sign Language
  • Introducing Solid foods
  • Baby Led Weaning
  • Baby Proofing
  • Positive Parenting
  • This class is approx 3hrs
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  • Toddler sleep
  • Advancing Solids
  • Weaning
  • Beginning Cow’s Milk
  • Developmental Milestones
  • Child Proofing
  • Playing with your Toddler
  • Dealing with Tantrums
  • This class is approx 2hrs

Private Class Sign Up Form