Event Details

This is a must-have class for expectant parents or those adopting a newborn. Practical baby care topics will be discussed in this two-night class that will help you to feel more confident in your ability to care for your newborn. The class is open to parents and grandparents. The class fee covers both you and one additional person.

The first night will include information and hands-on practice with what to expect from an infant, holding and feeding, diapering, and bathing. A Neonatal Nurse Practitioner will join the class to discuss common reasons why a baby may need to be admitted to the NICU. 

The second night will include information on safe infant sleep, infant CPR, home safety, and car seats.  A member of the Winchester Fire and Rescue team will attend and be available to discuss common concerns with car seat installation. 

Class Dates

Register for the first date in the 2-date series. 2025 dates are as follows: 

• October 6 and 13
• November 6 and 13
• December 4 and 11

Register for the first date in the 2-date series. 2026 dates are as follows: 

• January 5th & January 12th
• February 2nd & February 9th
• March 2nd & March 9th
• April 6th & April 13th
• May 4th & May 11th
• June 1st & June 8th
• July 6th & July 13th
• August 3rd & August 10th
• September 14th & September 21st
• October 5th & October 12th
• November 9th & November 16th
• December 7th & December 14th

Please call 540-536-3475 to register if you are a Valley Health employee or if you receive Medicaid.