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
2015 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: The Parenting Center at Children’s Hospital
938 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
February 10
May 12
August 11
November 10
UPTOWN: Touro Family Birthing Center
1401 Foucher Street, Foucher Room, 2ndFloor
New Orleans, LA 70115
Saturdays, 10 a.m. – noon
January 10
February 21
March 14
April 11
May 9
June 13
July 11
August 8
September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12
METAIRIE: Goldring-Woldenberg Jewish Community Campus
3747 W. Esplanade Avenue, Metairie, LA 70002
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
March 10
June 9
September 8
December 8
WESTBANK: West Jefferson Medical Center
1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072
Thursdays, 7- 9 p.m.
January 29
April 30
July 30
October 29
To reserve your spot, call Pam Helmstetter at The Family Birth Place at WJMC, (504) 349-1301.
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.