Classes and Events
Baby Care Basics Webinar
First-time parent? This virtual class will take the guesswork out of newborn care.
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Presented by Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Learn all the basic baby care you need to know before heading home with your newborn. At this live webinar, you will practice diapering, dressing, and swaddling baby dolls. Other topics covered will include:
- Basic infant care
- Characteristics of a newborn
- Infant nutrition
- Signs and symptoms of illness
- Crying
- Bathing
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Basic car-seat safety
This class is free for Sharp Health Plan Insurance members and offered at a discount for Sharp HealthCare employees. To take advantage of any of the discounts above, please call us at 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 7 pm.
This course is also offered in Spanish or as an in-person class. Please go to the links for more information and to register.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your registration for this event, please call 1-800-827-4277 Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm, or log in to your account to cancel online.
Special Instructions
- This class requires only one registration per couple
- If the minimum class size requirement is not met, you may be contacted regarding a cancellation or to reschedule. Contact 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277) for rescheduling options
- Student Observation: If you are not an expectant parent and need to observe a class, approval must be obtained prior to attendance. Please be advised that any paid registration for observation purposes will not be refunded. To obtain approval, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277) and you will be referred to the appropriate location.
Presenter Information
Classes are taught by a certified perinatal educator.
Arrival
You can attend via computer or mobile device (smartphone or tablet). You will be sent login instructions in a separate email from your registration confirmation. Please make sure to review the instructions in advance so that you are ready to log in at the start time of the class.
If you did not receive the login instructions, please call us at least one business day before your class at 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277).
Course Recommendations
We recommend that you take this class 3-4 weeks before your due date.