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
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, 6-8 p.m.
November 11, 2014
Saturdays, 10 am – noon
November 15, 2014
To reserve your spot, call The Parenting Center at (504) 896-9591 or e-mail parenting@chnola.org.
UPTOWN: Touro Family Birthing Center 1401 Foucher Street, Foucher Room, 2ndFloor, New Orleans, LA 70115
Saturdays, 10 a.m. – noon
December 13, 2014
To reserve your spot, visit www.touro.com/fbc.
METAIRIE: Goldring-Woldenberg Jewish Community Campus 3747 W. Esplanade Avenue, Metairie, LA 70002
Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
December 9, 2014
To reserve your spot, call The Parenting Center at (504) 896-9591 or e-mail parenting@chnola.org.
WESTBANK: West Jefferson Medical Center 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072
Tuesdays, 7 - 9 p.m.
Classes for 2015 will be announced soon.
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.