Baby 101: The Parenting Prerequisite

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Having a baby? Let the journey begin.

This flagship course walks you through what you need to know before your baby arrives. Designed by experienced parents and certified experts, it’s a curated selection (A.K.A. crash course) of the most essential information.

What you get with your bundle

All classes are taught by top experts in their industries

3+ hours of on-demand content

40+ downloadable guides and checklists

Certificate of Completion for insurance reimbursement

Covering 4 Essential Topics

Dana, IBCLC International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

What you'll learn

: In this introduction to breastfeeding, discover what milestones to expect in the first few hours, days, and weeks of your breastfeeding journey. We’ll introduce key concepts including latch and positioning, how much and how often baby needs to eat, and more. Learn the basics and set up for success.

Introduction 1:05
Day 1: Breastfeeding Right After Birth 3:17
Guide to a Good Latch 3:17
Day 2: Establishing Best Practices 4:46
A Guide to Breastfeeding Positions 7:42
Day 3: Gaining Comfort and Confidence 1:24
Days 4 and 5: From Colostrum to Milk 3:59
Guide to Newborn Stomach Sizes 0:54
Tips for Success in the First Days and Weeks 2:06
Week 2 and Beyond: You're on Your Way! 2:17
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Breastfeeding Milestones

Newborn Stomach Sizes

Evidence-Based Benefits of Skin-to-Skin

A Guide to Hand Expression

Diagnosing and Treating Engorgement

Anatomy of a Breastfeeding Breast

Burping Positions

Breastfeeding Positions

Breastfeeding Milestones Week 2 and Beyond

A Guide to Breastfeeding Multiples

: “How do I know if my baby is getting enough breast milk?” is one of the most common questions we hear from new moms. Learn how to tell if you are producing enough milk, what to look for in your baby, and tips for increasing supply. We’ll review newborn stomach size and why that matters. Watch and refer back at your own pace.

Introduction 1:06
Understanding Newborn Stomach Sizes 1:09
Diaper Counts & Poop Expectations 1:28
Weight Checks 1:02
Baby's Demeanor: Hungry versus Satiated 0:41
Understanding NOT Good Indicators of Baby's Milk Intake 1:58
What to do if Baby Needs More Milk 2:41
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How to Tell if your Baby is Getting Enough Breast Milk Flow Chart

Newborn Stool Color Chart

Newborn Diaper Count

Signs of a Satiated vs Hungry Baby

: Breastfeeding is not always easy. From sore nipples to engorgement and clogged milk ducts, many moms run into issues during their breastfeeding journey. Learn how to identify, treat, and quickly troubleshoot painful (and all-too-common) challenges. We’ll review step-by-step plans and techniques - such as hand expression and reverse pressure softening - to help you get back on track.

Introduction 1:00
Sore Nipples 4:25
Clogged Ducts & Mastitis 4:04
Engorgement 2:09
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Diagnosing and Treating Clogged Ducts

A Guide to Baby's Latch

Nipple Soreness: What's Normal?

Diagnosing and Treating Engorgement

Treating Sore Nipples

: Understanding how to increase one’s milk supply is a top concern for breastfeeding moms at all stages. We’ll cover how milk supply is regulated and review five best practices to help boost milk supply.

Introduction 1:08
Signs & Causes of Low Milk Supply 1:37
Milk Production 101 1:00
Strategies to Boost Milk Supply 3:39
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A Guide to Breast Compressions

Best Practices to Ensure Successful Milk Production and Increase Supply

: All pumping (and breastfeeding!) moms welcome! Learn how and when to start pumping; and walk away with freezer storage tips, storage guidelines, ways to prepare a bottle, and more.

Introduction 1:18
Things to Consider when Choosing a Pump 0:34
When to Start Pumping 1:23
Comfortable and Successful Pumping 1:44
Cleaning your Pump 0:58
Storing, Freezing, & Defrosting Breast Milk 2:44
Tips for Preparing a Bottle 1:45
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Pumping Checklist

Breast Milk Storage Guidelines

Jennifer, Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant

What you'll learn

: Navigate through the world of sleep schedules, sound machines, soothing techniques, and more with this introductory course. Our Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant will cover what you need to know and what to avoid.

Introduction 1:18
Infant Sleep Averages 0:53
Infant Wake Windows 0:44
Nighttime Waking Averages 0:43
Setting up Baby's Sleep Space 1:56
Safe Sleep Environments 2:06
The Swaddle 3:04
Soothing your Baby with the 5 S's 3:24
Other Soothing Techniques 0:40
Identifying Baby Sleep Cues 1:36
Baby's Daytime Schedule: Eat, Play, Sleep 3:24
Bedtime Routines and Schedules 2:22
2 Week Old: Sample Sleep Schedule 0:40
3-Month Old: Sample Sleep Schedule 0:44
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Sleep Environment Checklist

Soothing Techniques

The 5 S's

Sleep and Wake Schedule

Infant Sleep Averages

Sleep Expectations at 2 Weeks and 3 Months

Bedtime Routine Checklist

Baby Sleep Milestones

What's New in Infant Sleep

: Understand the most common newborn sleep challenges including day-and-night confusion, early wakings, illness, travel, and more. Our Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant will review sleep cues, teach you what causes issues to arise, and what you can do to help get your sleep back on track.

Introduction 1:29
Day/Night Confusion 1:45
Frequent Night Wakings 0:19
Short Naps 1:17
Early Wake Ups 0:51
Reflux and Sleep 1:22
Transitioning out of the Swaddle 1:45
Illness 0:39
Travel and Time Zone Changes 2:22
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Tips for Traveling with an Infant

Baby Sleep Development from 0-6 Months

Baby Sleep Cues

Kate, MS, RN Certified CPR Instructor

What you'll learn

: We’ll cover how to identify the signs of an unresponsive baby and when and how to perform CPR.

Introduction 0:57
What is CPR? 1:08
Compressions 1:29
Rescue Breaths 1:08
Real Life Scenarios 0:22
Scenario 1: You are Alone with a Phone within Reach 1:12
Scenario 2: You are Alone without a Phone Nearby 0:19
Scenario 3: You are with Someone Else 0:53
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Infant CPR Guide

First Aid Kit Checklist

: Learn how to recognize the signs of a choking infant and how to perform a series of actions that can help save a baby's life.

Introduction 1:07
The Basics of Infant Choking 0:28
What is Choking? 1:22
Performing Choking CPR 3:32
What to do if Baby Becomes Unconscious or Unresponsive 0:45
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Infant Choking Guide

Infant CPR and Choking Assessment

Ashley, BN, BSN Labor, Delivery & Postpartum Nurse

What you'll learn

: A step-by-step demo for changing a diaper, plus some pro tips, so you can change diapers as quickly and mess-free as possible.

Introduction 0:51
Diapering Introduction 0:36
Diaper Options 0:45
When to Change Baby's Diaper 1:00
How to Change Baby's Diaper 5:30
Your Common Questions Answered 3:54
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Diapering

Umbilical Cord Care

Quick Diapering Guide

Diapering On-The-Go Checklist

: Gas pain is extremely common for babies. Learn what causes this gas, how to spot it, and how to easily reduce the discomfort and fuss.

Introduction 0:48
Why is Baby Gassy? 1:30
How Can I Help Relieve Gas? 0:59
Burping Positions 2:02
Baby Massage for Relieving Gas 2:06
Your Common Questions Answered 3:33
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A Guide to Burping Baby

: We’ll show you how to safely bathe your newborn, and talk through the techniques you’ll need as they grow -- such as when to transition from sponge baths to tubs or sinks.

Introduction 0:48
What Should I know About My Baby's First Bath? 3:30
Bathing Once Baby's Umbilical Cord Falls Off 4:12
Your Common Questions Answered 2:45
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Baby Bath Time Tips

Quick Baby Bath Guide

A Guide to Cradle Cap

: Few things in life feel better than holding your baby for the first time -- but it can be a little intimidating! Learn pro tips for calming holds, as well as the most safe and comfortable ways to carry (or wear!) your baby.

Introduction 0:53
How to Safely Hold a Baby 1:09
Different Ways to Hold a Baby 2:27
Babywearing 1:00
Your Common Questions Answered 1:53

: Does the idea of trimming your baby's nails feel a little scary? Those sweet little fingers have pretty sharp little claws! Our Baby Care Expert will make you a mani/pedi pro.

Introduction 0:53
When to Trim Baby's Nails 2:22
Cutting Baby's Fingernails 1:39
Cutting Baby's Toenails 0:52
Your Common Questions Answered 1:13
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Trimming Baby's Nails

: We all want to give our babies the best start possible, and tummy time is an essential activity to help babies develop strong muscles, flexibility, and more. Learn the American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidance for how often, how long, and how to make it fun (and safe).

Introduction 0:45
What is Tummy Time? 0:38
Why is Tummy Time Important? 1:01
When to Start Tummy Time 1:04
Tummy Time Positions 2:01
Your Common Questions Answered 1:17
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Tummy Time

Baby Care Essentials Checklist

What's New in Baby Care

Expert Guidance

So, what does “expert” really mean? We only offer classes and consultations that are led by professionally certified individuals with top accreditations. Together, our instructors have helped thousands of parents combined.

Flexible Access

As fellow parents, we get it. Life is busy. So, once you start, you and your partner can learn from the comfort of your favorite spot, take breaks, and refer back for up to 2 years.

Office Hours

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Do it on your own schedule

It’s great because it’s flexible, and you can do it on your schedule, and you don’t have to actually leave your house or drive somewhere. And it’s nice, too, because you can go back and re-look at content, and I really appreciated the takeaways and clips.

Kara

Eased so many anxieties I didn’t know I had

Brand new mama, knew next to nothing about breastfeeding. This woman has eased so many anxieties I didn’t know I had! I feel very prepared with the basics of the first few weeks and will save this to refer back to when my due date arrives

Court P

Very helpful and informative!!!

As a first time mommy, I am so lost in almost everything. But, this class was so very helpful and informative!!!

Daphne

Bullet notes, visual pictures, and videos

The bullet notes, visual pictures, and videos are also beneficial for different types of learners/new mamas! I was impressed and learned a lot. These classes definitely help ease my anxiety…

Elena