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Have you or will you be taking an Infant Care Class?

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We are debating whether we should take an infant care class or not (given by our hospital)...  If you took one, did you find it helpful? 

Thank you! 

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  • BFab11BFab11 member
    I'm not, but I am going to take an infant CPR class.
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  • NFL_WifeNFL_Wife
    I took an infant first aid and CPR class when I was pregnant with DS, but not an infant care class. I felt confident enough in changing diapers, etc and didn't think it would be beneficial... but if you think it might help, go for it! I am all for learning as much as you can :)
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  • sturgejesturgeje
    we took one that was a 2 1/2 hour one-time class/workshop that just covered the basics (feeding, bathing, changing a diaper, ways to soothe a crying baby, etc.) and my fiance found it helpful, having not been around babies before.  i've babysat since i was about 13 so it was a nice refresher (been about two years since i last babysat a child still in diapers) for me.
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  • Hip2BsquareHip2Bsquare

    Yes, I took one but it was free and it covered CPR....so to me it was a no brainer.

    It actually was a lot of fun too!

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  • AlisonLynnAlisonLynn
    We took a birthing class. The last two weeks/sessions were a breastfeeding class and a newborn care class. Not sure how helpful the newborn care one was. A lot of it I felt I knew just because I was a nanny for a newborn. I mainly did the classes for the actual birthing part. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to take the class!
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  • bakedlaurabeanbakedlaurabean member

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    I'm not, but I am going to take an infant CPR class.

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  • smorzandojsmorzandoj member
    We are taking one but for my DH....he has never been around infants...I was a nanny throughout college so I am sure I will find it megaboring....
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  • summernesummerne

    We took the infant care class.. I found a few things helpful One thing they discussed was how infants look when 1st born.. Kind of a heads up for different things that are normal, like shapes of heads, marks on face, etc..

    I think the breastfeeding class was very informative too. Possibly more helpful than the infant care class if you plan on BF.

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  • cindy510cindy510
    We took one only b/c DH has no experience with babies and has no clue what to do.  My sister had a baby last May and DH looked super awkward holding my nephew.  I think it is helpful for someone with no experience but so much of it is common sense.  It was only like 2.5 hours long.  I would recommend you take the infant CPR class, though.  
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  • MaplebearMaplebear

    I took a CPR course that covered infants. 

    DH and I are also going to take an infant care class in a few weeks.  He has never really been around babies, and since our insurace covers it I figured that it might be a useful reminder since I haven't taken care of a baby for years.

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  • Mrs.AlannaMrs.Alanna member
    Yep! DH is definitely taking one since he's totally scared and has no clue about how to take care of a baby. I am the oldest of 6 kids so I'm familiar, but it's been 15 years, so I want to take a class just as a refresher. I'm sure there are new things by now! I love learning as much as I possibly can. We are taking a Baby Safe CPR class as well.
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  • 9351663493516634

    My husband and I are taking one.  I used to babysit, but only for older children, never infants.  We were talking and realized that neither of us had ever changed a diaper or taken care of a baby, and we both kind of looked at each other like this:  O_O

    I scheduled us for a 3 hour "newborn care" class the next day, so we wouldn't be too scared to leave the hospital with the baby. 

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  • IrishBrideNDIrishBrideND member

    We did but we both found it to be a waste. All they did was teach us how to bath and diaper a baby, really.

    We loved the childbirth and BF classes, though.

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  • tnt85tnt85
    We plan to. It's a week before my DD so we'll see if we make it. Neither of us have been around babies before so I hope it can maybe help with my self confidence in somewhat knowing what to do.
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  • Emily88Emily88
    We took one, and it was ok, but we probably could have done without it.
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