Baby Care Basics Class

Our physician-led Baby Care Basics Class teaches parents the practical skills needed to confidently care for a newborn. Topics include diapering, bathing, safe sleep practices, swaddling, soothing techniques, newborn hygiene, recognizing common newborn behaviors, and understanding when to seek medical attention.

We recommend taking the class during the third trimester whenever possible. Learning these skills before your baby arrives allows parents to feel more prepared and confident during the first few weeks at home.

Yes. The class was designed specifically for first-time parents, although grandparents, caregivers, and experienced parents expecting another baby also find it valuable as a refresher.

Absolutely. We encourage both parents and anyone who will be caring for your baby to participate together so everyone begins with the same evidence-based understanding of newborn care.

The Baby Care Basics Class is a self-paced educational course designed to prepare families with essential newborn care knowledge. Families looking for individualized guidance, physician-led telehealth support, and continuity of care may benefit from our Baby Sleep Telehealth Navigation™ services.

Yes. You'll learn practical calming techniques, how to understand common reasons babies cry, age-appropriate soothing strategies, and how to respond confidently to your newborn's needs.

Yes. Safe sleep recommendations are included as part of the course. We review current evidence-based guidance to help parents create a safer sleep environment while building healthy sleep habits from the beginning.

t's completely normal for new questions to arise as your baby grows and develops. If you need additional guidance after completing the class, you can schedule a Physician-Led Phone Consultation to discuss your specific concerns with our team. Families seeking more comprehensive, ongoing support may also benefit from our Baby Sleep Telehealth Navigation™ program, which provides continuity of care, personalized guidance, and physician-led support as your baby's needs evolve throughout the first year and beyond.

No. This educational class is designed to complement, not replace—your baby's pediatrician or healthcare provider. Parents should always seek medical care for urgent concerns or emergencies.

Many families combine the Baby Care Basics Class with our Childbirth Preparation Class, Baby Sleep Strategies Class, and Breastfeeding & Formula Feeding Class to feel more confident preparing for birth, feeding, newborn care, and healthy sleep during the postpartum period.

Every baby is different, and it's completely normal for new questions to arise as your newborn grows. While our Baby Care Basics Class provides the knowledge and confidence to care for your baby, some families benefit from additional personalized guidance.

If you'd like one-on-one support, you can schedule a Physician-Led Phone Consultation to discuss your specific questions with our team. For families seeking ongoing support, our Baby Sleep Telehealth Navigation™ program provides physician-led care navigation, continuity of care, and individualized guidance to help you navigate infant sleep, feeding, routines, developmental milestones, and the many changes that occur throughout your baby's first year.