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Happiest Baby on the Block

Birth Plans for Momma and Baby

Newborn Care and Early Parenting Class

Babies and Pets: Blending the two?

Sweet Beginnings parenting classes are for both "new" first time parents as well as parents who may already have a child or children and are expecting their next. From our Attachment Parenting Classes, Infant CPR, Baby Care Classes we are Colorado Parent's family favorite. Thank you for your support!

Happiest Baby on the Block

Sleepless nights, crying baby, marital stress? Learn an extraordinary approach to calming your baby. New parents will learn step-by-step how to help babies sleep longer and how to soother even the fussiest infant in minutes…or less! The class includes: the missing 4th trimester, the calming reflex, the 5 S’s and the Cuddle Cure. Open to expecting and new parents. This is a great addition to your Childbirth Education Series.

Instructor: Nikki Wellensiek, LCCE, CHBE

Date: The 4th Saturday scheduled every other month.
Time: 10 am -12pm
Cost: $10 per couple

* DVD and soothing sounds CD available for purchase at class

Click here to register for Happiest Baby on the Block Class

Birth Plans for Momma and Baby

Making a Birth Plan

This class is specifically designed to help you make informed decisions about your birth preferences and wishes for you and your baby during labor and delivery experiences. We will discuss many different questions and options to consider based on current evidence and research, how best to organize and write it effectively and help you and your partner make educated decisions on what is best for your family. Though this parenting class can be taken anytime throughout your pregnancy, it is recommended to take it sooner rather than later when considering your childbirth education options. It will give your partner and yourself the knowledge to empower yourselves and the time to sit back and develop your plans together.

The first half will focus on choices for the mother, and the second half will focus on choices for the baby during the critical few hours post delivery.

This workshop is team taught by a Certified Labor Doula as well as a Nurse Practitioner/ Certified Nurse Midwife.

In consideration of the instructors time, we ask that you please PRE-register for this workshop.

Upcoming Workshops for 2011 : Please check our Calendar

The PRE-registration charge of $10 (less than a DOCTORS CO-PAY) will be compensated once you sign-in and attend the workshop that day. It will be applied towards any of our boutique products.
Due to limited wellness center space per your registration, we hope you understand there are no refunds for missing the workshop unless it has been RE-scheduled on our end. Thank you for your understanding.

*Sale and discontinued items do NOT apply towards this discount.

Click " Birth Plans for Momma and Baby"

Newborn Care and Early Parenting Class

Congratulations on your upcoming arrival! What a great compliment to our Chilbirth Education Series.

This class covers baby basics such as

Those first few moments to several hours after birth and decisions you will need to make in regards to (cord pulsating, vernix, breastfeeding,medications administered)
Newborn Appearance
Cord Care
Pediatricians
Holding and soothing your newborn
Diapering and Bathing your newborn
Feeding and weight recommendations
Tips on bonding with baby

* A complimentary class to this would be Sweet Beginnings very own, "Birth Plans for Momma and Baby ". This workshop goes over the "how-to" for both momma and baby. Taught together by a certified labor doula and local midwife.

Other topics discussed include but are not limited to development and milestones, safety and more!

Come with questions and we will be sure to help answer them for you.

Cost: $35 per couple
Date: Scheduled 1st Saturday of every other month
Time: 10:30am-12pm

* If you and your partner are interested in educating yourselves on a Childbirth Education Class and a Breastfeeding Class, visit our Pregnancy Value Packages for class discounts.

Infant CPR Class

* Please note, this class is through the American Red Cross, Sweet Beginnings has no affiliation with the instructor and are solely renting our wellness center to provide this important service to our clients.

American Red Cross Infant CPR Class

Learn how to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in infants during this one-hour class.
This class incorporates DVD segments with hands on practice of skills on life like infant CPR manikins.

Each couple will receive a laminated skills card that has easy-to-read instructions and full-color photographs that present complex skills in a step-by-step manner. The skills card also provides instruction for using an AED on a child between the ages of 1 and 8, and includes information on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), choking prevention and poison control.

Whether you take this class during your pregnancy and pair it with one of our Childbirth Education Class or after your little one has arrived, it is one of the most useful tools a parent can learn in the case of an emergency. Visit our Value Packages if you are interested in pairing our Infant CPR class with our Childbirth Education Class we ask that you please contact Sweet Beginnings @ (303) 317-5795 so we can make sure we add you to the correct childbirth and Infant CPR classes that work best for your family.

Note: This class does not include American Red Cross certification. American Red Cross certification can be obtained after attending this class and an additional written exam. Cost of the certification card is in addition to the class.

Cost: $40 per individual or $70 per couple includes a laminated skills card for easy reference, $8 additional per certification card.

Upcoming Dates for 2011

January 20th 7pm-8pm
February 17th 7:45pm-8:45pm
March 31st 7:45pm-8:45pm
April 25th 7pm-8pm
May 23rd 7pm-8pm
June 27th 7pm-8pm
July 25th 7pm-8pm
August 29th 7pm-8pm
September 26th 7pm-8pm
October 24th 7pm-8pm
November 28th 7pm-8pm

* Infants in arms are welcome in class. Please find childcare for toddlers
Minimum Class Size: 2 couples

To register for Infant CPR ONLY, please register @

http://coloradolifelessons.com/parents.html#infant

Infant Massage

What an amazing parenting gift to give your little one!

Infant massage is beneficial for babies and their parents.

Among the many benefits:

Promotes bonding and attachment
Relief of gastrointestinal discomforts such as gas and colic
Helps babies to sleep better (and their parents!)
Provides stimulation for healthy brain development
Increases weight gain
Promotes circulation and decreases stress
Increases parent's knowledge of their baby's cues and their ability to respond to them Helps parents to feel more confident in their ability to care for their baby

In this three week series, you will learn how to massage your baby and incorporate this life-changing practice into your routine. What to bring/wear: pillow, towel or blanket, and whatever you need to provide for your baby's needs. It is helpful to dress your baby in easy to remove clothing.

Please note that we will be working with oil which can possibly stain clothing. Babies are on their own schedule so feeding, changing diapers, crying, etc. are all allowed.

Instructor: Taught by a Licensed Massage Therapist
Date: Offered each month
Time: 10:30am-12pm Cost: $60 (This is a 3 session workshop, every month)

If you are interested in private sessions

please call Sweet Beginnings @ (303) 317-5795.

Click "Infant Massage" to register for this class

Baby Wearing 101

Have you heard! Babies who are carried cry less and sleep better. Who wouldn't want to babywear their little one? Whether your an expecting parent or already have a little one this class is for you.

We will be discussing different types of carriers such as pounches, ring slings, Maei Tais's and stretchy wraps, pros and cons of each, demonstrating and helping to properly size you in the most comfortable carrier for your and your little one. Register today for our babywearing class to feel more comfortable with your baby and learn what else is out there besides Target and Babies R Us brands. With the proper fitting, babies can be carrier for several years.

Our instructor Melissa is a local babywearing expert mom of three.

New and experienced baby wearers welcome. You will also be given the opportunity to try on as many of our carriers as you like or ask for help with the ones you already own. Expecting moms can practice with our dolls before your little one arrives and please note that we can still size you for your perfect carrier while you are pregnant, so don't wait until your little one has already arrived.

A few of our brands we carry:

Free Hand Baby Carrier
Free Hand Mei Tei
Ergo Baby Carrier and Accessories
Sleepy Wrap
Cuddlywrap
Moby
Boba Baby Carriers
Hotsling

Belle Baby Carrier

Purchase a baby carrier the day of class and get a discount!

Cloth Diapering 101

What about the smell? Do I really have to soak them? How much longer will it take for me to change my little one? What about the washing? Whether your thinking about cloth diapering or are currently in the thick of it all with your little one(s), there are always questions.

This introductory class on Cloth Diapering is a great opportunity to learn all about cloth diapering, get hands-on advice on diapering choices and see if this is right for you and your family. Our local expert cloth diapering mom will tell it like it is and share the pros and cons on each type of cloth diaper, washing, soap decisions, stripping...It is also a chance to meet other parents who are using cloth diapers or thinking about it.

We have tons of cloth diapering choice and products at our Littleton boutique. Just to name a few of our more popular brands Rumparooz, Bummis, Bumkins, Imse Vims, Dry Bees and as well as several locally made cloth diapering products and accessories. Stop the internet search insanity and RSVP today for your spot. Whatbetter way to learn about them as you are touching and feeling each product.

Sweet Beginnings offers a "Trial" starter kit with a variety of cloth diapers to test on your little one. Stop in and see how to get your trial pack and get started today with cloth diapering.

Just to name a few of our more popular brands:

Rumparooz
Thirsties
Applecheeks
BumGenius
Flip Diaper System
FuzziBunz
Tweedle Bugs
Wahmies
Tiny Tush
Chinese Prefolds
Imse Vimse
Dry Bees
Planet Wise
AMP Diapers

Stop the internet search insanity and RSVP today for your spot!

Purchase a baby carrier and/or anything cloth diapers or cloth diapers accessories the day of class and get the cost of your class back in store discount!

Date: Every 4th Wednesday of the month
Time: 10am-11am Babywearing
11am-12pm Cloth Diapering
Cost: $10 PRE-registration BUT... You get back that $10 to utilize in the boutique the day of the workshop.

* Sweet Beginnings asks that you please PRE-register for this workshop. We have limited space and would like to accommodate each registrant. Thank You

Click "Cloth Diapering/ Baby Wearing 101" to register

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Pet Meets Baby: Blending the 2 together?

Bringing a new baby home can be an exciting time and a little harrowing for new parents. Many people are concerned about the four-legged family members when it comes time to bring the new baby home. Our pets can be anxious about this new noise-generating, odd-smelling, attention-monopolizing being in the house. Although this time is one of transition for household pets, it doesn't need to be a time of anxiety.

We will address any concerns you may have and present ideas to make the introduction easier for all involved.

Bio's on our instructors

Mary Anne Smith DVM Denver native, CSU graduate 1978, and I have enjoyed companion animal practice since that time. I worked as a preceptor at the Denver Zoo upon graduation, have worked with the Birds or Prey Rehabilitation Foundation and various wildlife rehabilitators. I have a passion for general companion animal practice! My years in practice afforded me 5+ years as an associate veterinarian, 5+ years at an emergency hospital practitioner and relief practice, and 20 years as a practice partner/owner.

My favorite things are the outdoors, birds, livestock, and wildlife. I love my family and friends and surgery and medicine!

Karen Nielsen : I am a veterinary assistant and have lived in Littleton for 30 years. I have two grown children and three grandchildren. I love my family and the outdoors. I volunteered at Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Foundation and have done some Canine Search and Rescue training. I love my companion animals and horses. I do pet sitting and I enjoy working with and training family dogs.

"Teagan" Nielsen: I am a 3 year old Golden Retriever although my human "mom" calls me a Golden Receiver. This is because I will only fetch when I receive attention and prefer the attention to the fetch part of the equation. I have been told I am unusual because I don't care for treats but I am well-trained anyway. I love my "mom" and my family and my chew toys and bones.

Click here to register for "Pet Meets Baby Class"

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Elimination Communication Class

Elimination Communication

Avoid future pains of potty training! Learn how to communicate with your infant or toddler about their bathroom needs, and easily build a healthy, happy relationship with the bathroom from the beginning. This practice is followed worldwide and is known as Elimination Communication, Natural Infant Hygiene, and Infant Potty Training. The process involves observing one's baby's signs and signals, providing cue sounds and elimination-place associations, and can be done with or without any diaper use. What you learn in this class is best started when the child is under 6 months of age. Yes my husband thought I was crazy, but he is now a believer.

Click here to register for "Elimination Communication"

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