Expectant parents or parents of a newborn? Learn how to make your baby the happiest baby on the block!
Using Dr. Harvey Karp's research, the parent educators at Children's Hospital's Parenting Center will teach parents of newborns calming techniques proven to help prevent colic, child abuse, post-partum depression and SIDS.
Parents and caregivers will learn the 5 S's (five simple steps that turn on the calming reflex):
Shushing
Swaddling
Swaying
Side holding
Sucking
2017 Class Information:
•Classes are free!
•2 hour class taught by a Happiest Baby certified instructor
•10 spots available per class
•Receive "The Happiest Baby" DVD for home use
UPTOWN
Broadmoor Arts & Wellness Center
3900 General Taylor Street
2nd Floor
New Orleans 70125
Saturday, Feb. 18
10 a.m. - noon
Wednesday, Mar. 22
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
UPTOWN
Touro Infirmary
1401 Foucher Street, Foucher Room
2nd Floor
New Orleans 70115
Saturdays, Jan 14, Feb 11, March 11, April 8 or May 13, 10:00 a.m. – noon;
Mondays, Feb 13 or April 10, 6 – 8:00 p.m.
WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER
1101 Medical Center Blvd.
Marrero, LA 70072
Tuesday, Jan. 10 or May 9
Thursday Mar. 23
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday Mar. 23
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
To reserve your spot, CLICK HERE or e-mail The Parenting Center at chparenting@lcmchealth.org.
To learn more about Dr. Harvey Karp's research, CLICK HERE.
The Happiest Baby on the Block program is a joint effort of Children's Hospital and Kohl's Cares, a community education service for children and adults.