This week: Sleep Classes, Infant Massage, Music and more!

Help Your Child Learn How to Sleep at Baby Sleep School

Dear Exhausted Parent,

We have the deepest empathy for what it feels like to stand in your shoes. You are so tired that you can't function or think straight - but you love your child and would do anything to make sure she knows it, including feeding or rocking her to sleep, lying down with her in bed, or rushing to her side whenever she cries at night.

And yet, your child's poor sleep is wreaking havoc on your whole family. Desperate for answers, you've talked to anyone who will listen and scoured the Internet for solutions. But there is so much conflicting information out there on sleep, and it can be incredibly overwhelming to decide on a method that's right for you.... read more.

Sleepy Planet's Sleep School

September 21st, 2013 in Santa Monica
1-4pm, call 310-998-1981 to register.

Sleepy - Time: Gentle Sleep Techniques for You and Your Baby

with Marilee Hartling, RN, MFT, Infant and Child Development Specialist

Friday, September 20th at 1:00pm

Ages: Birth to 12 Months

Call 323-469-5300 to register.

Sleep, or more accurately, the lack of sleep, is one of the most challenging aspects of parenting during the first year of a baby's life. The biggest hurdle is getting your baby to sleep through the night. "Sleepy-Time" offers parents a gentle, sensitive, baby-centered approach to sleep that speaks to the uniqueness of each parent and baby. This workshop will help you to have a better understanding of your baby's developmental stages, sleep needs and learned responses so that you can work together to get the soothing rest you both need. Discussion focuses on babies 0-12 months.

Introduction to Infant Massage

with Robyn Jill Schwartz, LMT, CIMI

Friday, September 20th at 1:00pm

Ages: Babies (6 weeks - precrawler)
Call 805-777-7179 to register.

Come learn interactive communication with your baby. Infant Massage is magic, loving touch that helps create a healthy bond between babies and their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. Massage helps improve communication and contributes to a baby's development. It helps aid digestion, strengthens the immune system, and helps a baby sleep more deeply. This Hot Topic will focus on colic, gas and relaxation techniques through massage. There will also be a discussion of the benefits of essential oils and how they correspond specifically to infant massage and the health of your baby. Infant Massage is a great way to connect with your little one throughout their childhood.

PRENATAL CLASSES

Childbirth Preparation Classes - 4-week series
with Elaine Stuart, BA, ICCE in Westlake Village

Introduction to Breastfeeding

with Corky Harvey MS, RN, IBCLC, Wendy Haldeman, MN, RN, IBCLC, Elizabeth Olsheim, MSED, LE, or Jesse Zilberstein MA, MPA, IBCLC

Breastfeeding Multiples
with Kelli Venaas, RN, CLE

The Happiest Baby on the Block Baby Care Class - 2-Part Class
with Corky Harvey MS, RN, IBCLC, Jesse Zilberstein MA, MPA, IBCLC or
Barb Zimmermann RN, BSN, IBCLC, CIMI

The Happiest Baby On The Block Baby Care Class - 2-Part class

held at Rosie Pope Maternity - Santa Monica

with Jesse Zilberstein, IBCLC, MPA

Baby Care Class at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital
with Corky Harvey, MS, RN, IBCLC

Preparing for Multiples
with Amanda Wishner and Mary Donlevy

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SUPPORT GROUPS & CLINICS

New Mothers' Breastfeeding Support Groups
with our Lactation Staff. No appointment necessary. Come while still pregnant and it's free! 1st class after having your baby is free.

Postpartum Challenges Support Group
with Tiffany Howsam, MFT, for moms with babies 0-12 months old

Email Dinora@PumpStation.com for more info and registration.

The Nanny Class!
with Lindsay Heller, Psy.D. Professional Nanny Consultant
For moms with Infants for toddlers. Every 1st Saturday of the month at 3pm

Sling Clincs - FREE!
with our Lactation Staff. Try on our sample carriers to determine which carrier is right for you! No appointment necessary. Contact your desired location for current schedule. Bring dad and/or your nanny before or after baby arrives!

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PARENT & ME CLASSES

- See full list of Groups
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MOMS FITNESS & HEALTH

Prenatal Yoga with Robin Gruver, ICCE
Please wear comfortable clothes and don't forget to bring your yoga mat.
$15 per session. No enrollment is necessary. Just come in a few minutes before the class begins and sign in at the front desk. Mondays at 4:30pm, All stages of pregnancy.

Postpartum Yoga with Robin Gruver, ICCE
Please wear comfortable clothes and don't forget to bring your yoga mat.
$15 per session. No enrollment is necessary. Just come in a few minutes before the class begins and sign in at the front desk. Wednesdays at 11:00am. Moms with babies (6 weeks - crawling)

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INFANT CPR

Pediatric CPR & Home Safety at Rosie Pope Maternity - Santa Monica
with Richard Pass, RN, BS, founder of Save a Little Life

Pediatric CPR & Home Safety at The Pump Station
with Richard Pass, RN, BS, founder of Save a Little Life
For questions call Save a Little Life's office at 818.344.1442 or email passr@earthlink.net.