Class 1

Premature and full term infants -  Baby Basics

Who we are - How we get jobs - What we get paid -Newborn Care Specialist defined and compared to other professions - What we do - When do we work - Marketing -  What is a premature infant - How do I care for a premature infant - Kangaroo Care - At home with the newborn - Nursery Suggestions - Nursery Necessities -Diapering - Cord Care - Umbilical Hernia's - Circumcision Care - Nail Care - Bath time - Swaddling - Clothing rules - Soothing Methods - Why Babies Cry - Consoling your baby - Ways to cope - Baby Reflexes

Sleep Training

2 hours

Understanding sleep - Rules to Sleep by - Hints for parents who want to sleep train - Feeding rules for sleep training - Good nap time routine - Crying it out - Things to remember - Parenting with emotions - Giving your baby a gift - Daytime activity - Teaching a Baby to self soothe - Soothing methods - Swaddling - Why parents do not swaddle - Most common swaddling mistakes - How to swaddle - Develop a plan for sleep training - 36 questions for parents who want to sleep train - Nighttime- The Slow Gentle Method - Slow Smooth and Forever - Wait and See (Ferber Method) - The quick sure fired way to sleep train in 3 days - Determining wake up time - Multiples - Questions commonly asked - Sleep training the one year old - Sleep training the 3 year old.

Class 3

Formula and Breast Feeding

3 hours

Choosing Formulas - Standard formulas - Soy formulas and the dangers of Soy -  Hypoallergenic formulas  DHA/ARA and the dangers of artificial - Bottle feeding - Types of bottles and nipples - When to sterilize - Breast feeding - The benefits of breastfeeding Anatomy of the breast - Hormones produced - Let down - 3 types of breast milk - Breast feeding positions - Burping - How to know your baby is getting enough - Breast feeding issues - Engorgement - Blocked ducts - Sore/cracked nipples - Sour Breast Milk Solutions - Typical questions - Le Leache League guide lines - Breast feeding solutions - Nipple confusion - Preparing for breast feeding - Scheduling a baby - Demand feedings - Scheduled feedings - Parent directed feedings - Nap and sleep schedule - Pacifiers and Poo happens

1:45 hours

Reflux and Colic Differentiated - Reflux symptoms - Silent reflux - Reflux and nursing - Natural ways to help - Reflux nest - Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes - Colic - Symptoms - Solutions - RSV - Shaken Baby Syndrome - SIDS- Plagiocephaly - Cradle Cap - Acne - Jaundice - Rubins Stages of Post Partum - How do you know if she has PPD - Who gets PPD -  Warning Signs - Edinburgh Post Natal Depression Scale - PPD Assessment Questionnaire, Does she have the blues? - How can she get rid of the blues? - Diaper Rashes, symptoms and solutions

Chemicals in Baby Products - Homeopathic Remedies - Herbal Remedies - Treatment for Thrush and Yeast Rash - Treatments for Mom - Recipes - Baby gas - Calming herbs - Colic remedies - Dairy Allergic Reactions - Newborn safety - Bedding - Cribs and toys - Pacifiers - Changing Tables - Infant seats and Bouncy's - Swing Safety - Decorating for Safety - General Safety for any Room -

1.5 hours

This section deals with questions or situations that may arise while on the job and dealing with difficult situations.  We take a look at the following questions and carefully examine all aspects of the situation.  This is done in a conversational method involving a qualified Newborn Care Specialist and the instructor. 

1. Mom does not want to swaddle.  She has read on the internet it is not necessary.  2. Mom does not let the baby cry - ever 3.  Mom will not give the baby a pacifier 4. Mom gives the baby a pacifier all the time   5. The baby is sleeping in a swing or is being rocked to sleep  6. Baby is sleeping for one hour at a time.  7. Mom wants to feed on demand.  8. Mom is just home from the hospital and has a house full of company.  9. Mom wants to sleep with the monitor on.  10. Dr. wants the baby up every hour to eat and baby is past due date and over 5 pounds.  11. Dr. wants to do something you know is not appropriate for the baby's health.  12.  Mom is depressed and not sleeping.  13. Mom has been told she is not a good mother unless she breastfeeds.  14. Mom thinks the baby needs middle of the night feeding at 8 weeks even through he is sleeping through.        15. Even though you leave the invoice on the counter, the check is not there the next morning and you always have to ask for your check.  16. Parents are willing to sign the contract but not pay the deposit.  17. Parents are not willing to pay you your hourly rate, but you really need the work.  18. Parents have an extra guest room but are asking you to sleep in the baby's room on a mat.  19. You have agreed to sleep on the couch, but it is very uncomfortable or the dog is sleeping next to the couch and he really stinks.  20. Dad snores so loud you cannot get any sleep  21. The baby is smelling dirty and you have already shown mom how to bathe him and you get there to late at night to do it yourself.  22. Parents want you to do something to the baby (shave head, pierce ears, clip fingernails) and you must tell them it is not your job.  23. Someone in the home is being inappropriate with you - obviously flirting or making unwanted suggestions.  24.  During an interview a client asks you your age.  25. You get off at 6 but everyday Mom finds a reason for you to stay longer.  26. It is 5:55 AM and you get off at 6 and the baby starts to fuss and you can tell the baby is hungry.  27. Should you tell mom the properties of formula if she cannot breastfeed.  28. Sibling care - what do you do if the sibling is up every night and parents are not tending to him.  29.  How do you handle unexpected sibling care.

Ethics, Contracts, Taxes and Insurance

 for Newborn Care Specialists

2.5 hours

Interviews - Time - Dress -  Directions - Portfolio - Binder - Resume with numbers - Reference letters - Bio - Certificates - Background report- Client knowledge - Expected duties - Sibling responsibility - Thank you note - Things clients look for - Interviewing mistakes - Reasons employer reject applicants - On the job protocol - Confidentiality - food consumption - Bathroom usage - Cell phone usage - Remove shoes - Ask permission - Don't get personal - Confirm what is expected of you - Schedule of duties - Problem solving - Billing Invoices - I'm sick - On the job appearance - Scrubs - Makeup - Jewelry - Deodorant - Cleanliness - Cologne - Nails - Exit letter - Insurance - Taxes - Employee or Independent Contractor - Contract  PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE CONTRACT IS FOR SALE THROUGH THIS SITE OR BY CONTACTING GENTLE VENTURES.  This contract constitutes years of work and has been reviewed by 3 attorneys for validity.  A contract of this detail would cost hundreds of dollars to have an attorney compose.  Gentle Ventures wants everyone to have a contract and is willing to personalize one for you for $50.  You will have limitless use.