Expectant dads learn how to meet babies’ most basic needs: to be fed, to burp, to be comfortable, to be rested, and to be responded to when they cry. We also discuss how you will become the kind of dad you want to be. This class is for expectant dads, or dads of newborns (new/expectant father-figures also welcome to register). 2 hours, single session class. (Included with comprehensive birth series registration. Scholarships available for all others—Call 206.789.0883 for details.)

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Learn how to care for your baby (swaddling, diapering, bathing, health and safety), newborn sleep patterns, infant communication, understanding crying and techniques for soothing. We focus on the first few months of life, but also cover support resources you can use as you move forward on your parenting journey. 2.5 hours, single session class.
(Note: newborn care is included in the Comprehensive series. Scholarships available—Call 206.789.0883 for details.)

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All newborns, infants and children (within certain age and weight ranges) are required to ride in a car seat by Washington state law. Correctly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent: Avoid putting your baby at risk of injury if an accident occurs by ensuring your seat is installed correctly.

Review this Safe Kids checklist to make sure you know how to make sure your child’s car seat is properly installed.

Videos are also available to help you learn how to properly install your child’s car seat.

Learn the details about Washington’s child safety seat and seat belt laws.

View a video about properly buckling your seat belt during pregnancy.

View our beautiful, private labor. birthing, and recovery suites with hydrotherapy whirlpool baths, a daybed for family members, free on-demand movies and room service meal delivery. You'll learn about our state-of-the-art Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and our caring and experienced staff.

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At Valley Medical Center, we understand the exciting and uncertain times parents face as they embark on the journey through parenthood. It is our mission to be there with you every step of the way by providing the expertise of our staff and an invaluable array of services spanning from tummy to toddler. Join Pitter Patter today.

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Get FREE messages each week on your cell phone to help you through your pregnancy and your baby's first year. To subscribe, text "BABY" (“BEBE” para Español) to 511411 receive three free text messages a week, timed to your baby's due date or birth date, through pregnancy and up until the baby’s first birthday. The messages address topics such as labor signs and symptoms, prenatal care, urgent alerts, developmental milestones, immunizations, nutrition, birth defect prevention, safe sleep, safety, and more. Text ‘STOP’ to discontinue messages or ‘HELP’ for help at any time.Text4baby is an educational program of the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition.

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden death of an infant under 1 year of age that remains unexplained. It is also known as crib death.

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VMC's health library (accessed via the "Outreach & Education" tab) is a great resource for understanding your child's growth and development. You'll find educational information about pregnancy and childbirth, normal newborn behavior, breast pumps, traveling while pregnant or breastfeeding, and other practical advice. Explore library content, read news articles and test your knowledge using helpful interactive tools, including risk assessments, quizzes and calculators. Use it to learn how to stay healthy, lower your family’s medical costs, check drug interactions, research medical conditions and procedures, and more.

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