Baby and Newborn Care Class – In Person
Event Details
calendar_today Thu 1/29/2026
access_time 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
apartment In-Person
local_activity $45

Description

Prepare confidently for your newborn with this three-hour, essential class for expectant parents. We will guide you through the “Understanding Your Newborn” Student Handbook which will be mailed to you. The course covers important topics, including newborn behavior, sleep and feeding patterns, safety, transitioning into parenthood, and a Q&A session. The instructor will walk you through hands-on demonstrations of diapering, bathing, and baby comforting techniques, so please have a doll or a rolled blanket ready to use as your practice “baby.” You will also be provided with access to an informative mobile app—a valuable resource for the first few months.

Please note this class is for in-person attendance. For virtual attendance, view class dates here.

What we will cover:

  • Understanding newborn characteristics and behavior
  • Strategies for establishing sleep and feeding patterns
  • Hands-on demonstrations for diapering and bathing techniques
  • Effective comforting and soothing strategies
  • Essential baby safety protocols and guidance
  • When to call the doctor and navigating your new role as a parent

Frequently Asked Questions

After registering online, we will send a detailed email with the location address for in-person attendance.

The class may be canceled due to low enrollment. Please check your email the day before the class date for any updates.

You will be mailed the “Understanding Your Newborn” Student Handbook and gain access to an informative mobile app resource.

Please contact DL-UAH-MaternityDepartment@med.usc.edu or call 1-800-950-BABY. You can also reach the Post-Partum Unit at (626) 462-2710.