Newborn Care Basics

Confident from Day One

Everything you need to know before your baby arrives — safe sleep, feeding, soothing, and how to read your newborn's cues.

What You'll Learn

Practical, evidence-based content designed to help you feel ready — not overwhelmed.

Safe sleep practices — what the research actually says

Feeding your newborn: breastfeeding, formula, and combination feeding

Diapering, bathing, and cord care basics

Reading your baby's cues — hunger, tiredness, and overstimulation

Soothing techniques that actually work

When to call the pediatrician — warning signs every parent should know

Car seat safety and going home from the hospital

Building your village: asking for and accepting help

Small & Intimate

Classes are capped at 10 couples so you get real attention and real answers.

Evidence-Based

Content grounded in current pediatric and maternal health research.

Community Included

Registration includes access to the CBE Hub portal with resources and your class community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this class for?

Expecting parents, partners, and support people in any trimester. First-time parents especially benefit, but experienced parents often find new information too.

How long is the class?

Newborn Care Basics is typically a single 3-hour session or two 90-minute sessions, depending on the scheduled format.

Is this class in-person or virtual?

We offer both formats. Check the available sessions below to see what's coming up.

What if the class is full?

Join the waitlist! We add new sessions regularly and waitlist members are the first to know.

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