Newborn Care 101

Sharon Rowland, the Owner of Smooth Transitions, has been working with babies and their families for 15 years as a Nurse and a Newborn Care Specialist.

In this informative and hands-on workshop, she will share with you the tricks she has learned along the way so that you can be your own expert at taking care of your newborn!

Topics include:

• What to expect physically from your newborn during the first weeks
• How to create a safe sleep environment to enhance sleep patterns
• Swaddling and soothing techniques to maximize your sleep and theirs
• Feeding tips and strategies for successful burping
• Changing diapers and tracking frequency / type to monitor baby's health
• Umbilical cord, circumcision and skin care tips
• Techniques for bathing a newborn that make it an enjoyable experience
• Recognizing jaundice, dehydration, constipation and reflux

Supplies (dolls, blankets, bottles, etc.) will be provided so that you can practice the during the class demonstrations and get instant feedback on your technique.

Open discussion during the class and break time is encouraged. Healthy snacks will be provided.

This workshop is a great way to get your specific questions answered AND meet others in your area who are expecting!



The cost of the workshop is $35 for singles and $50 for couples.



Currently we are offering the Newborn Care 101 Workshop in 5 locations:

Boulder Birth Community Classroom - Boulder, Colorado

Belly Bliss - Denver, Colorado

Smooth Transitions - Denver, Colorado

Naturally Loved - Denver, Colorado

South Bend, Indiana

If you would like to Sharon to teach a workshop at your facility or event, please call her at (303) 635-0979 or send her an email.

On bedrest? Prefer to learn in your own home?

Learn more about our private, in-home consultations in the Denver Metro and Michiana areas by clicking on the Consultations page of our website.