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Babies Should Come With Instructions
A free class for expecting and new parents, led by Beth DiDomenico, MSN, APN.
Everything you need to know before bringing your baby home. This class is for first-time parents, parents who want a refresher, or anyone preparing for a new arrival.
What the class covers
- Newborn behaviors and what is normal in the first weeks
- Safe sleep practices and setting up the crib
- Feeding basics for both breast and bottle
- Bathing, diapering, and umbilical cord care
- When to call the pediatrician vs. when to head to the ER
- Baby-proofing and car seat safety
- What to actually put on your registry (and what you can skip)
How it works
- Free for all families, including non-patients
- Held via Zoom so you can attend from home
- Partners, grandparents, and caregivers are welcome
- Materials are emailed a few days before the class
About Beth
Beth DiDomenico, MSN, APN has been teaching new parent classes at Watchung Pediatrics for years. She covers the practical, day-to-day questions that new parents actually have, without the medical jargon.
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- All expecting parent classes — feeding, breastfeeding (Spanish available), and a class for dads
- Lactation support — one-on-one breastfeeding help with our certified lactation consultants
- Newborn care basics — feeding, sleep, cord care, jaundice, and when to call the doctor
- Fever in babies — temperature guide and when to worry
- Medicine dosage charts — Tylenol, Motrin, and Benadryl by weight