Happiest Baby on the Block

This class is for expectant parents, and parents of young babies* who would like to learn techniques for calming and soothing a baby.

This class is based on the highly effective, 5 step approach to calming crying, and encouraging sleep, pioneered by Dr. Harvey Karp in his best-selling book and DVD.

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Class Topics

In our Happiest Baby Class, you will learn step-by-step how to help your baby sleep better and how to soothe even the fussiest baby in minutes...even seconds!

Parents will also learn:

• Why the idea that colic is due to gas pains is mostly an old wives' tale
• Why keeping the house quiet may actually be upsetting to many newborns
• Why most babies get more upset in the evening
• Why it's impossible to spoil young babies
• An easy way to help infants sleep a few hours more at night
• Why fathers are often the best baby-calmers in the family

Logistics

Time / place: This class is 2 hours long, and is taught every other month at Northwest Hospital. The class fee includes a copy of the DVD or videotape for you to take home for later practice.

To register for the class, you can use our online registration system >> , or call (206)789-0883.

This class can be taken before baby's birth, or anytime in the first two months. (Techniques are most effective for babies in their "fourth trimester" - the first three months of life.)

It's OK to bring your baby to class! And it's OK if they cry during class - gives us a chance to see the techniques in action!

Our Instructor

This class is taught by Jennifer McArthur, a certified doula, postpartum doula, and certified Happiest Baby on the Block educator.

 

Testimonials

When we asked families who had taken this class if they would recommend it to other new parents, they reply:

• "Yes! Yes! Yes!"
• "Definitely! Great practical advice, and lots of hands-on experience."