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Sibling Class We offer this unique class to help big brothers and sisters understand basic ideas surrounding birth and about their mother bringing home a new baby. Begin discussing how things will change before the baby comes home. Discuss what babies are like and their needs. Encourage the child to become involved in the new activities and decide on special times for the older child also. Extra material will be offered for a sibling who is attending a birth. This class is held regularly, or can be specially scheduled for your family. Each child takes home something special! $20/family for group classes, $25/family for private classes |
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Baby Safety 101 Does baby proofing your home, choosing a car seat, and buying safe products have you overwhelmed? Do you want to know how to make your child’s environment safe for baby? How about safety while traveling? If you are expecting a baby or already caring for a little one, you don’t want to miss this! We can also schedule a special class for your daycare or center. $20 per family. We can also schedule a special class for your daycare or center. |
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Taking Care of Baby An educational, hands-on experience for parents who want to learn more about the care of their newborn. This class covers normal newborn characteristics, changes in the family structure and daily routines, basic infant care, and much more. $20 per family |
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Baby's First Massage Massage helps your baby in many ways. It assists digestion, aids in sleep patterns, and helps baby and parents bond. A good time to use this technique is anytime after your healthy newborn is two weeks old. Set up an individualized class, register with a friend, or join in on a group class. $20 per family |
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Baby Signs Using sign language with your baby or toddler has many benefits. Babies who sign are less frustrated, speak earlier, have higher IQ's (10-12 points higher), and develop larger vocabularies than those who don't. Our class teaches parents and caregivers to use signs so the baby will begin to use them even before they can talk. A good time to start using signs is at 6 months. We offer two classes to meet the needs and interests of all families: Level 1 – Basic instruction in why to sign, how to introduce signs, and which signs to start with. Signs taught will include signs for health and safety words, family members, animals, foods, and other fun and useful words. Level 2 – Further your and your child’s understanding of sign language through our level 2 class. This class expands upon the vocabulary taught in the Level 1 class with more animals, foods, clothing, letters, numbers, and fun signs. Integrate signing with books, songs and activities too. Babies are welcome to attend class if you feel that your learning experience won’t be compromised. Classes can also be scheduled for your daycare or center. $25 per level per family, $40 if you attend both classes when offered and scheduled at the same time. |
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Make Your Own Baby Food Learn how to save money and give your baby healthy food without preservatives by making your own baby food. Simple recipes, tools, and storage techniques will be demonstrated. Babies are welcome to attend class if you feel that your learning experience won’t be compromised. We love taste-testers! Check out our baby food products on the Feeding Baby Retail page. $20 per family |
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Breastfeeding: The Basics & Beyond This class explains the benefits of breastfeeding for your baby and you. You will get the basic information and practical advice you need to know as you begin breastfeeding. Receive a discount when you attend Lamaze and this class. Check out our Breastfeeding products on the Breastfeeding Retail page. $25 or $20 for current Lamaze class participants. |
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Music & More Music & More Level 1 – 30 minutes of songs, finger plays, balls, scarves, instruments, parachute, and bubbles. Expose your baby to music, rhythm and motion with this calm, small, age-appropriate group. Ages birth though 18 months (or until walking well) and adult.
Music & More Level 2 – 40 minutes of music, instruments, scarves, singing, dancing, finger plays, balls, bubbles, hoola hoops, parachute, and more. Experience music, rhythm and motion with your young child. Ages 18 months (or walking well) to 3 1/2 years old with adult.
Music & More Level 3—45 minutes of instruments, rhythm, dancing, movement, singing, games, and more! Ages 3-5 years old, child should be able to separate from adult.
Check out our schedule of classes on the Calendar page or the Registration page. |
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New Baby Series These classes may be offered individually (as priced below) or as a series (discounted if you take the full series!) |
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Please register for all other classes and activities by calling our office 319-364-1144, emailing us at office@BirthBabyAndBeyond.org or on our Registration page.
Check out our current class schedule on our calendar page.
Learn about our code of conduct and class, illness & weather policies. |
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Slings & Carrier Class Learn to "wear" your baby. Babies receive many benefits from being held close to their caregivers. Most babies are calmer, easier to sooth, breastfeeding may be smoother, and parents learn baby's cues faster. Attend this class to see a variety of carriers and learn to use them properly. If you can’t attend a class, set up an appointment for personalized instruction. Babies are welcome, and make trying on slings more realistic! Held bi-monthly or by popular demand. Class fee is $5/per family.
Check out our selection of baby slings and carriers on the Sling & Carriers page. Check out the Cedar Rapids Baby Wearing Support Group on our Play and Support Group page. |
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For most of our classes—Please note infants under the age of 1 are welcome to attend with you if they will not hamper your learning experience or that of others in the class. Due to the classroom size we ask that you do not bring children over 1 as the space doesn’t allow for children to be children. Please consider leaving them with a caregiver at home or taking advantage of the park and splash pad across the street from BB&B. Contact us to discuss your specific situation. |