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Cloth Diapering 101 (FREE) *Learn how easy using cloth diapers can be including the different types available, how to use them, the ease of washing, and the money savings. Learn about the next generation of cloth diapers and diapering accessories! Instructor: Nicki
Babywearing 101 (FREE) *Learn about the different types of baby carriers available and more importantly how to use them. Learn how to pick the best carrier for you, your baby, and your lifestyle. If you already have a baby carrier and need help - feel free to bring it along. Have fun wearing your baby/toddler!
Date and Time: Feb. 7th Sun. 1-2pm Mar. 21st Sun. 1-2pm Apr. 18th Sun. 1-2pm Car Seats 101 (FREE) *Learn about the different types of car seats and how to properly install them in your car. Research has been done taking into account price, safety, and ease of use. We specialize in compact vehicle installation. Certified CPS technician teaches this class.
Date and Time: Every 2nd and 4th Sunday from 12-1pm (after class CPS Tech is available for car seat inspections) Breastfeeding Success in America (FREE) *This class will explore how our culture influences our breastfeeding experience. 90% of women in Madison leave the hospital breastfeeding but few reach their goal nor the AAP's recommendation of breastfeeding for at least one year. We will discuss how you can put the odds in your favor, get breastfeeding off to a good start, and continue as long as both mother and baby desire. Note: this class may be taken with or without any other breastfeeding class.
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The Growing Breastfed Baby (FREE) *You are breastfeeding your baby - Good for you! Your baby's needs and your questions changes as he/she grows. In this class you will learn: when and how to introduce solids, how to recognize and weather a nursing strike, what to do when your baby begins teething, how to know if it's time to wean, that weaning does not have to be hard, and discuss baby led weaning.
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Toilet Training 101: from Birth to 3 (FREE) *We will discuss the wide range of normal toilet learning to include infant toilet use (elimination communication ) as well as toilet training the toddler and preschool age child. Bring your questions or concerns to this class.
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Nurturing Ways Infant Massage *Infant massage is an ancient parenting tradition used in cultures around the world that can enhance the bond between infant and parent. Benefits of massaging your baby include helping improve sleep patterns; relieving gas, constipation, and colic/fussiness; improving digestion; and increasing body awareness, among others. Sessions encompass themes of early development and parenting as well as using touch to nurture babies. Classes are designed for infants from 8 weeks old to pre-crawling. Contact the instructor if your baby is younger than 8 weeks old or already crawling to discuss options. Sessions run 1-1.5 hours in length and include materials. Registration is required. Minimum of 2 babies with parent(s); maximum of 4. Class will be canceled if there are not enough registered participants within a week of the first session.
Date and Time: Select A, B, or C (4 classes per cycle) February Classes:
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*This class is designed to benefit expectant parents. It provides a checklist so that you can prepare your animals and yourselves for a change in the household dynamics. Because of new sounds, smells, and activities surrounding a new infant, pets may see newborns as competition, prey, or even a toy. This 1.75 hour workshop includes informational literature and opportunities to ask questions. This workshop is ideal for pregnant women and their immediate adult family members.
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Facilitators/Instructors: Dr. Frances Weintraub, MD, FAAP, IBCLC Dr. Weintraub works at Meriter-Middleton Pediatrics and has been a Board Certified Pediatrician since 1994 and a Board Certified Lactation Consultant since 2000. As a primary care pediatrician, she is interested in preventative medicine and parenting; her passion is breastfeeding. The species specific and individual specific milk can not be artificially duplicated. The bonds of breastfeeding are strong as well as beautiful. Fran has 3 bright and spirited children that have taught her many things and enriched her professional abilities. Fran is thrilled to work with Nicki in her store where Breastfeeding is the normal way to nourish as well as comfort your baby. Wendy Broekema, MS, IBCLC Wendy holds a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Alabama (UA). While at UA she also completed a Verification Statement in Dietetics. Particular areas of interest studied in graduate school include maternal pre and post natal nutrition, breastfeeding issues, and community wellness issues regarding nutrition. She graduated UA with academic honors in 2008. Wendy has worked as a Perinatal Care Educator at Meriter Hospital since 2002. She completed a year long lactation internship at Meriter in 2005. In the same year she passed the board exam to become an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). Wendy is also the lucky mother of three children. Yvonne S. Hiebert, MSE, CEIM Yvonne has been working with infants, young children, and their families for more than 20 years in a variety of settings. She has degrees in Early Childhood Development and Early Childhood Special Education and is currently a phD candidate in the Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health program through the ICDL Graduate School. Yvonne has been certified as an infant massage instructor since 2000 and has taught clinic-based and in-home classes for groups and individuals. Yvonne has enjoyed massaging her own boys (now teenagers) and loves teaching other parents about the joys of sharing massage with their little ones. 2. NEW GLARUS LOCATION Our New Glarus warehouse/retail store is open for limited hours for shopping in beautiful historic New Glarus, WI just 25 minutes from Madison, WI. We do all of our shipping from this location and do have a knowledgeable staff on hand to answer all of your questions however this location is set up more as a shipping center. Come see what over 4000 square feet of cloth diapers and natural parenting products looks like! Touch, feel, ask questions, have fun! We are located right off of the Village Park that has a great playground/public pool that is always buzzing with families. New Glarus is a quaint little town with rolling hills and known as "Little Switzerland". Enjoy the State Woods just one mile away that includes a playground and lots of hiking trails (plus camping for the adventurous ones!). Do you bike? New Glarus is the starting point for the 23-mile long Sugar River Bike Trail. You could also visit the ever popular New Glarus Brewery that now makes ORGANIC BEER!! All summer long there are lots of festivals and fun throughout the village, for more information on New Glarus please visit www.swisstown.com Come visit our store Planet Wise and make a day out of it! New Glarus Store Hours
We are closed at this location on Saturdays and Sundays plus all major holidays. New Glarus Address Planet Wise/Nicki's Diapers, 405 2nd St, New Glarus, WI 53574 Phone: 866-843-6348 or 608-235-3425 |
