New Parent Education Classes

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We believe becoming a parent is the most challenging and rewarding job on earth. That's why Itsabelly now offers classes in new parent education to help prepare you for this life transition.

For more information about classes that Itsabelly Baby Planners offers, please take a look at our New Parent and Healthy Living class listings.  Call us at 877-280-9540 or email us at info@itsa-belly.com if you're interested in signing up for an upcoming class. Our class description is noted below.

Navigate the road of new parenthood with peace of mind!

This program is designed to empower new parents with the right tools to help them navigate through the extraordinary world of parenthood. Itsabelly Baby Planners offers an Eight Class Module focused on crucial topics that every parent goes through when dealing with the birth or adoption of a child.

Eight Class Module

1. Making Your Transition Back to Work After Maternity Leave Easier

2. Baby Proofing Your Home and Detecting Dangers

3. Everything You Need to Know About Hiring Childcare (Nanny)

4. Budgeting for Baby & the Future

5. How to Choose Safe & Natural Baby Products

6. Baby Gear Essentials & Safety Considerations

7. How to Make Your Own Baby Food

8. Safe Sleep Practices & Swaddling

Itsabelly believes providing parents with the right tools and education can help enhance their preparation experience. Our class module will alleviate stress as well as save precious time for all parents, especially those faced with special circumstances.

Our main goal is to empower new parents and help them to confidently navigate the new world of parenthood successfully and thoughtfully.

Class Module Outline

1) Making Your Transition Back to Work After Maternity Leave Easier

Purpose: To put the employee more at ease about going back to work or making a shift in her career. This class will help ease the employee?s mind and help her consider these important questions:

• What should you consider before your maternity leave is over?
• What are my options to come back to work part-time or in a flexible job?
• How will going back to work impact our baby and our life?
• Considerations when returning to work?
• Breastfeeding policies
• Childcare concerns
• Emotional considerations

2) Baby Proofing Your Home & Detecting Dangers

Purpose: To create a safer environment and make the parent aware of household dangers. This class will help decrease the worry a parent feels when their child is exposed to dangerous areas in the home. During this class we help parents consider these important questions:

• What are the #1 causes of injury or death to a child under the age of 3?
• How do we prevent these issues from happening?
• Tips on easy and economical ways to baby proof your home
• How to avoid toxins and create a healthier home environment

3) Everything You Need to Know About Hiring Childcare (or Nanny)

Purpose: To help ease a new parents mind when trying to find the appropriate childcare for their baby. This class will review the following:

• Considerations for your lifestyle needs and budget
• How to build a good job description
• Where to find strong candidates
• How to screen and interview childcare options and nanny candidates

4) Budgeting for Baby and the Future

Purpose: To help new parents plan financially for their baby and the future. In this class we review the following key points:

• Financially planning for baby what does it mean?
• What large ticket items do we have to consider when making purchasing decisions?
• What large ticket service items such as childcare should we consider?
• What is the cost of baby?s first year?
• How do can we save money?
• How do we budget going forward?
• Insurance
• On-going Expenses

5) How to Choose Safe & Natural Baby Products

Purpose: To help new parents consider safer, non-toxic alternatives to baby products. This class will bring in the latest products to demo in non-toxic feeding, diapering, nursery/layette and skin care for parents to review. The items covered will be:

• Why it?s important to choose the most natural products available for your baby?
• What toxins to avoid and why?
• How to go non-toxic/green in feeding, breastfeeding diapering, nursery & baby care
• How to choose products based on your budget?
• Why reading labels and understanding certifications like ?organic? is important before you buy products?

6) Baby Gear Essentials & Safety Considerations

Purpose: To help parents understand that you don?t need to purchase every baby gadget or gizmo but there are essentials that you need. We?ll go over the must-haves, the cost, the brands and where to find them. Points covered will be:

• What are the must-haves you need for baby?
• What are the safety considerations when looking at gear?
• Why is the Juvenile Products Manufacturing Association?s seal important?
• What are the lifestyle considerations when buying gear?

7) How to Make Your Own Baby Food

Purpose: To help parents establish healthy eating habits in their family and learn how to make their baby wholesome, nutritious meals. Points covered include the following:

• When to start feeding your baby solids?
• What should you feed your baby?
• Why is organic food important for your baby?s health and growth?
• How to make your own baby food.
• What are the alternatives when going out?

8) Safe Sleep Practices & Swaddling

Purpose: To educate parents and caregivers on safe sleeping practices and swaddling practices. We will cover everything from infant sleep to crib safety. Points covered are the following:

• Understanding Infant Sleep Patterns
• Discussing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Risks
• Back To Sleep campaign
• What are safe sleeping practices?
• Why is swaddling effective and how to swaddle?