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
2016 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: Touro Family Birthing Center
1401 Foucher Street, Foucher Room, 2ndFloor
New Orleans, LA 70115
Saturdays, 10 a.m. – noon
Remaining 2016 dates
Mondays, 6-8 p.m.
October 10
October 8
November 12
December 10
Mondays, 6-8 p.m.
Remaining 2016 dates
October 10
December 12
To reserve your spot, CLICK HERE or e-mail The Parenting Center at parenting@chnola.org.
WESTBANK: West Jefferson Medical Center
1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072
Thursdays, 7- 9 p.m.
Remaining 2016 dates
November 8
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.