The comprehensive course that transforms overwhelmed  first-time parents into confident caregivers without the sleepless trial and error

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You brought your newborn home from the hospital... now what?

You probably got a very quick, very overwhelming run down of what to do with a newborn right before being discharged from the hospital, but let’s be real here– you definitely don’t remember a single thing they said! Between bathing a newborn and caring for the umbilical cord stump to trying to figure out the difference between the crying, there’s a LOT of questions that parents have in the early stages of life with a new baby. That’s where a private, self-paced newborn 101 course with a certified, experienced newborn care specialist will be the best gift a new parent can receive (or purchase for themselves at 2 am out of desperation after a very difficult day!).

What is the best way to care for my newborn?
what is safe and unsafe? everyone has an opinion
crying, cues, wake windows, oh my

Everyone has an opinion about what's safe for your baby, and most of it contradicts the advice from someone else. Your mom says one thing, the pediatrician says another, and Pinterest shows you nurseries that would apparently violate every safety guideline in existence. How are you supposed to know who's right?

In Newborn Care 101, you'll learn exactly what's safe versus what's just marketing hype or dangerous old-school practices.

Just the choice of deciding to breastfeed or formula feed your newborn is difficult enough but then when you add in the different types of formula, the different bottles, different breast pumps, and all the options for boosting a milk supply; one decision can turn into an overwhelming many.  And that's just one aspect of caring for your newborn.  It can cause a lot of analysis paralysis in new parents.

While the decisions on what is best for caring for your newborn is entirely up to you, the parents, a newborn care specialist can help offer guidance and narrow down all the many options with you. 

With so many guidelines and options, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out what's best for your newborn

Your baby is crying. You've fed them, changed them, burped them—what else could they possibly need?! Newborns don't come with subtitles, and trying to decode their cries while tracking wake windows and feeding schedules feels like you need a PhD just to survive the day.

In Newborn Care 101, you'll become an expert in decoding the different crying, cues, and wake windows unique to your baby.

You'll learn all the ins and outs of keeping your newborn safe, in the car, while sleeping, feeding (here's to telling the older generation family members that no, adding rice cereal to a bottle is not the magic solution to your baby sleeping through the night!) from a certified newborn care specialist with over a decade of experience. 

infant safety, mastered

After completing the newborn 101 course, you'll be an expert in the differences between the many cues your baby gives to communicate needs such as hunger, sleep, or just some comforting snuggles.

baby cues, decoded

From diapering to bathing, feeding, and swaddling; in the newborn 101 course, we'll cover all the ways to care for your newborn  and how to determine what is best for you and your baby.

caring for your newborn, simplified

Newborn Care 101 is a comprehensive, self-paced online course designed specifically for overwhelmed first-time parents who want to feel confident caring for their newborn from day one. Created by Whitney Arends, a certified newborn care specialist with over fifteen years of hands-on experience, this course transforms the chaos of early parenthood into a manageable, enjoyable journey.

During the course, you'll gain expert guidance on everything from safe sleep practices and decoding your baby's cries to establishing feeding routines and caring for multiples. Each lesson in the online course is delivered in bite-sized, easy-to-follow videos you can watch at 2 AM during a feeding or during nap time, whenever works for your new parent schedule.

What's Included in Newborn Care 101:
  • Safe sleep environment setup and guidelines
  • Feeding fundamentals (breastfeeding and bottle feeding)
  • Bathing, diapering, and umbilical cord care
  • Understanding baby cues and communication
  • Soothing techniques for fussy babies
  • Wake windows and newborn sleep patterns
  • Product recommendations (bottles, swaddles, monitors, and more)
  • When to call the pediatrician vs. what's normal newborn behavior

Newborn Care 101 is also available in a private, in-person format for the parents who prefer a more personalized, hands-on approach to learning. 

Newborn Care 101 - the Course to Ease the Overwhelm 

You don't have to figure out parenthood through sleepless trial and error. Newborn Care 101 gives you the expert guidance you need, exactly when you need it—whether that's at 3 PM or 3 AM.

Ready to Trade Overwhelm for Confidence?

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