Class 14 10 to 18 Months (NN)

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New Addition: The Holistic Newborn Care Specialist and Holistic Newborn Nanny classes have just been added..

All of these classes were added to the Gentle Venture's course selection for those who are on a budget or do not have a way to pay for the entire course at one time. It is very important for us to be able to teach anyone who has the desire to learn proper newborn care. We have made these single classes affordable for anyone. You will take them in the same order as the original classes, with the exception of the sleep training class. This class is a highly desired class and is priced for the nonstudent. When you finish the entire course, you will get a 50% discount on this #3 class. The manual is not available with this course until you complete class #7. Should you decide after either class one or class two that you want to continue with the entire course, you may take the money you paid for these classes and apply it to the full course. You may also purchase the manual at this time. Please reaxh out to [email protected] for this offerr.

We hope you enjoy the classes. Please take them at your own pace.

To complete our Newborn Care Specialist Course, you must:

Complete Courses 1-11
Complete NCS Ethics and Exam

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To complete our Newborn Nanny Course, you must:

Complete Courses 1-15
Complete Newborn Nanny Ethics and Exam

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Class 14 10 to 18 Months (NN)

Teacher: Nancy Hamm
Released: 07/24/2018
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10 – 18 months is covered in this class. We cover all the appropriate activities, recognizing food allergies, naptime schedules and more. This age can be a challenge for the Newborn Nanny and this chapter is packed with usable ideas.

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Founder of Gentle Venture’s Training Center

Certified Advanced Newborn Care Specialist and Certified Advanced Infant Sleep Consultant

Nancy Hamm, CNCS, ISC is the Founder of Gentle Venture’s Training Classes. She has been a Newborn Care Specialist and Infant Sleep Consultant for 24 years and has over 40,000 hours of hands-on experience with babies. She has worked with twins, triplets, quads, sextuplets, preemies and generally the most precious children she could imagine.

Nancy also owns Exclusively Baby Nurses, Exclusively Newborns and Gentle Venture’s Training Center.

Nancy has taken college courses on Child Physiology and Child Development, has taken an extensive breastfeeding course through the La Leche League and is a Breastfeeding Educator through Lactation Management Skills. is a certified Happiest Baby on the Block Educator and has taken numerous sleep training courses.

Nancy founded the NCSA (Newborn Care Specialist Association) after it became clear there were no guidelines set for the certification of Newborn Care Specialists. She is a visionary in the field of newborn care, and through extensive research has become an expert on infant care.

Ms. Hamm says, “When all is said and done, my first love and my greatest passion is the caring and nurturing of newborn babies.”

Courses by this teacher

Name	Level	Release Date
Class 1 What it means to be a Newborn Care Specialist		05/22/2018
Newborn Care Specialist		05/22/2018
Newborn Nanny		05/22/2018
Class 2 Swaddling		05/22/2018
Class 3 Sleep Conditioning and Training		05/22/2018
Class 4 Multiples and Poop & Scheduling		06/22/2018
Class 5 Formulas		06/22/2018
Class 6 Breastfeeding		06/22/2018
Class 7 Reflux and Colic		06/22/2018
Class 8 Warning Signs and Chemicals in Baby’s World		06/22/2018
Class 9 Ailment & Safety		06/22/2018
Class 10 Baby Blues to Postpartum Psychosis		06/22/2018
Class 11Holistic Death of an Infant, Failure to Thrive and A Baby’s Mind		06/22/2018
NCS Ethics and Final Exam		06/22/2018
Newborn Nanny Ethics and Exam		06/22/2018
Class 12 3 to 6 months (NN)		07/24/2018
Class 13 7 to 9 months (NN)		07/24/2018
Class 14 10 to 18 Months (NN)		07/24/2018
Class 15 Every Day Issues (NN)		07/24/2018
The Holistic Newborn		02/12/2019
Holistic Newborn Nanny		04/30/2019
Class 1 Intro to Holistic Newborn		06/01/2020
Class 2: Holistic Why Babies Cry And Swaddling Explained		06/01/2020
Class 3: Holistic Sleep Conditioning And Training		06/01/2020
Class 4: Holistic Multiples, Pooping, & Scheduling		06/01/2020
Class 5: Holistic Formulas		06/01/2020
Class 6: Holistic Breastfeeding Advantages & Issues		06/01/2020
Class 7: Holistic Reflux & Colic		06/01/2020
Class 8 Holistic Warning Signs in a Newborn & Ailments		06/01/2020
Class 9 Holistic Postpartum and Baby Blues		06/01/2020
Class 10 Holistic Newborn Safety & Chemicals		06/01/2020
Class 11 Holistic R.A.D., Failure to Thrive, A Baby's Mind, The Death of an Infant		06/01/2020
Class 12: Holistic 4-10 months		06/01/2020
Class 13: Holistic 10-18 months		06/01/2020
Class 14 Holistic The Professional NCS and final exam		06/01/2020

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10 to 18 Months

Class 1 What it Means to be an NCS

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Class 1: What is a Newborn Care Specialist is discussed in this first class. For the novice and for the mature NCS, you will learn valuable information on the career of the Newborn Care Specialist. We will walk you through marketing, compensation, what a night looks like, and then we will take you into life with a newborn beginning with preemies. We discuss a necessity list, what they look like at birth, and all the first you as an NCS will have to deal with.

This class sets the foundation for all the work you will do as a Newborn Care Specialist.

What is an NCS
Postpartum Terminology
What to charge
What is an Intern
What does a night look like
What are the duties of a NCS
Marketing
How to Market yourself
Nursery Necessities
Nursery Suggestions
Fetal Development
Preemies
Rules for caring for a Preemie
Swaddling
Feeding
Holding a Preemie
Adjusted Age Explained
Apgar explained
Newborn Appearance
Birthmarks
Hearing
Sight
Fontanels
Nasoaxillary Reflex
Skin Irregularities
Chest and Breasts
Genitals
Finger and Toe Nail Care
Kangaroo Care
Milestones
Immunizations
Home with a Newborn
Newborn Reflexes
Tongue and Lip Tie
Diapering
Cloth Diapers
Care for Circumcision and Uncircumcised
Umbilical Cord Care
Womb Bath
Sponge Bath
Baby Massage

Class 2 Swaddling

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Soothing is the subject of the second class. We will teach you how to become the "Baby Whisperer."

Why Do Babies Cry
Crying Rules
Benefits of Crying
Crying it Out Pros and Cons
Reading a Baby’s Signs
Physiological
Motor
Self-Regulation and State of a Baby’s Cues
Soothing Techniques
Five S’s.

Class 3 Sleep Conditioning & Training

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Sleep Conditioning is a method we use to get a baby to sleep without using the harsher cry it out methods. This is a gentle day by day method, and you will learn the process here. We walk you through an entire night and day to show you pointers to use to have a happy baby and mommy. Included in this class is also sleep training. This is the most requested service of the Newborn Care Specialist. We do not charge an additional charge for this coveted glass.

Sleep Conditioning
Sleep Training
Sleep Explained
Circadian Clock
Red Lights
White Noise Machines and their benefits
Sleepy Signs
Biological Clocks
Research on the Best Methods to Sleep Train
Articles on Why Not Enough Sleep is Dangerous
Rules to Sleep By
Hints for Sleep Conditioning
Feeding Guidelines for Sleeping Babies
Dream Feeds
Newborn Naps
Self-Soothing the French Way
Sleep Training Dr. Cohen’s Method
Daytime Activity
Miscellaneous Sleep Training Methods – Tried and True
Sleep Training for an 8-month-old
Sleep Crutches
Develop a Sleep Training Plan
Do a Consultation for Sleep Training
What to Charge for Consultations
How To Get Paid for a Consultation
How Not to Give Away Your Information and Still Get the Business
Cry It Out To Do or Not to Do.

Class 4 Multiples & Poop & Scheduling

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Class 4: This class includes the subject of multiples, scheduling, and bowel movements. We love talking about multiples. Once you understand scheduling, which is also included, taking care of multiples becomes easy. We discuss feeding, scheduling, sleep conditioning, color coding, and more. We also discuss the different types of scheduling and what is the most effective with newborns. Bowel movements are a huge issue with parents. We will explain why and what to look for, how to take care of constipation, and when it is not an issue.

Multiples:

Scheduling
Co-Sleeping
Feeding
Sleep Conditioning
Logs

Poop:

What’s Normal
Meconium
Bottle-Feeding/Breast Feeding Baby
Poop
Warning Signs
What to do with Constipation
Diarrhea

Scheduling:

Demand
Scheduled and Responsible Schedules
Routine Four – Over Six Pounds
How to Create a Baby Log
Newborn Naps From Four – Six Months
Daytime Nap Routine
Daily Wake
Play Feed Chart up to 12 months
Daily Sleep Chart
Schedule Newborn to Eight Weeks

Pacifiers:

AAP Decision
How to Use
When to Use
When to Pull the Plug
Pros and Cons.

Class 5 - Formulas

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If you are interested in the health of newborns, this chapter is fascinating. Ms. Hamm has researched formulas and understands the dangers of feeding our babies chemicals and sugars. You will have a working knowledge of the ins and outs of formula feeding. What does organic mean, and does it mean what you think? We will give you suggestions on healthy formulas. We will also cover all other aspects of feeding with a bottle.

Are Formula’s FDA Approved
Types of Formulas:
- Milk-Based
- Soy-Based
- Lactose Based
- Hypoallergenic
- Special Needs
- Organic
- What is Organic
- Why Organic is Not Organic Any More
- Dangers of Soy Formula
- DHA/ARA Dangers
- GMO in Formula
- Sugar in Formula
Goats Milk:
- Is it Safe
- Recommended
- Compared to Cow’s Milk
- Dairy Allergy vs. Daily Hypersensitivity
- Lactose Intolerance
- Signs of Milk Allergies
- Importance of Iron Fortified Formula
- Comparison of the Most Popular Formulas
- Buying Bottles and Nipples
- Cleaning Bottles
- Warming Bottles
- Water to Use When Making Formula
- Direction on How to Make Formula
- How Much to Feed
- How Often to Feed
- When to Feed
- Is Baby Getting the Correct Amount
- Over-Feeding- Under-Feeding Signs
- Guidelines for Weight Gain
- Newborn Schedule for Feeds
- The First Three Days
- Methods for Burping
- When to Burp
- When Burping is Enough
Types of Formula, i.e.:
- Concentrate
- Ready to Feed
- Powder
- Switching Formulas
- Sterilizing Bottles
- Comparing Breast Milk with Formula
- Feeding Guidelines from three days to for months
- Bottle-Feeding a Breast-Fed Baby.

Class 6 - Breastfeeding

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Breastfeeding is the best way to feed a baby. We will cover all aspects of breastfeeding from positions to breastfeeding difficulties. You will understand what problems can arise and how to meet them head-on. You will learn on the breast works and how to boost milk supply.

Breastfeeding:
- Why is Breastmilk so Good
- Process of Breastmilk Production
- Supply and Demand
- How to Increase Supply
- Breastfeeding Difficulties
- Cradle Hold
- Cross Cradle
- Football Hold
- Side Hold
- Natural Breastfeeding – Positioning
- Pressure Points, Breastfeeding Tips
- Tips for Large Breasted Mothers
- Wake up Baby to Feed
- Perfect Latch
- C-Hold
- How Often
- How Long to Breastfeed
- Calories for a BreastFeeding Mom
- How to Tell if Baby is Getting Adequate Breastmilk
- Should a Baby Eat More Than Every Three Hours, Nipple Confusion
- How to Avoid Nipple Confusion
- Should you Introduce a Bottle
- If so when
- What is Power Pumping
- Caring for the Breast
Engorgement:
- Signs, How to Treat
- Prevention
- How to Nurse while Engorged
- Sore Nipples
Plugged Ducts:
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- While Nursing
- Natural Remedies
Preventing Mastitis:
- Symptoms, Prevention
- Treatment
- While Nursing
- Increasing Milk Supply
- Sour Smelling Breast Milk
Candida Infection:
- How to Treat
- Prevention
- Symptoms
- Gas-Producing Foods
- Guidelines for Storing Breastmilk
- Containers to use
- How to Warm and How to Thaw.

Class 7 - Reflux and Colic

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Colic is perhaps one of the most misunderstood abnormalities that a newborn can experience, and Reflux one of the most frustrating. We will cover both of these in an easy to understand class. We will offer solutions and preventatives for both ailments.

What is Reflux
Nocturnal Reflux
Silent Reflux
Symptoms
Natural Remedies
Medications
Breastfeeding and Reflux
Causes of Reflux
Formula and Reflux
What is Colic
Minor and Major GI Disorders
Over-Stimulation
Biological Clock
Gas and Digestion Issues
Natural Ways to Soothe Colic

Class 8 - Warning Signs and Chemicals in Baby’s World

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This is one of the important classes we offer. A baby’s future health can depend on how ‘green’ a client is in the care of their child. As an NCS, you can educate your client on what is “Natural” and what that means.

We discuss how to tell if a newborn is experiencing illness and what to do. We talk about diaper rashes, their cause, and preventative measures.

Warning Signs:
- Is the Newborn in Trouble
- Taking a Temperature – rectal, axillary, forehead and ear
- When a Baby Has a Fever
- What to Tell the Pediatrician
- When to Call the Dr.
- How to Lower a Temperature
- Medicine Consent Form
- Projectile Vomiting
- How to Treat a Cold
- Using the Vaporizer
- Hot or Cool Mist
- Cleaning, Placement
- Nasal Discharge
- Nasal Aspirator
- Administrative Medications
  - Oral
  - Ear
  - Eye
- Diaper Rash Names
  - Diaper Rash Cheat Sheet
  - Symptoms
  - Treatment
  - Natural Remedies
  - Make Your Own Diaper Wipes
  - Preventing Diaper Rash
  - When to Call the Doctor.
- Thrush
  - What is Thrush
  - When to call the Dr.
  - Natural Remedies
Chemicals:
- Chemicals in Baby’s Products
- Causes of Infertility
- Chemicals to Avoid
- Chemical Affect Baby’s Life
- Chemical Uses and Dangers
- Natural Substitutes for Chemical Products.

Class 9 - Ailment & Safety

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This is a class that covers the types of common illnesses that a newborn can experience and what to do about them. We cover SIDS, acne, cradle cap, positional plagiocephaly, shaken baby syndrome, jaundice, RSV, and more.

Newborn Safety
- Bedding
- Cribs and toys
- Pacifiers
- Changing Tables
- Infant seats and Bouncy’s
- Swing Safety
- Decorating for Safety
- General Safety for any Room

Class 10 - Baby Blues to Postpartum Psychosis

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This is a class that could potentially save a mother’s or baby’s life. Postpartum Depression is very real and can be a very dangerous affliction. We cover Baby Blues to Postpartum Psychosis. Please take special notice of this class and learn all you can about postpartum and its symptoms.

How to deal with
Recognize
Treat
What to do if your client does not realize she has PPD.
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale is included.
Postpartum Psychosis
Can Fathers have PPD

Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression are discussed.

Class 11 - Death of an Infant, Failure to Thrive and A Baby’s Mind

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This class tugs at my heartstrings as it deals with the things that are not common but are very necessary for the Newborn Care Specialist to become familiar with. Gentle Ventures is the only class that I am aware of that teaches some of these subjects. Death of an Infant, Failure to Thrive, and A Baby’s Mind and Communication. As an NCS, you will need to be able to communicate with your clients in an effective manner. This class will open doors for you

Failure to Thrive
- Organic and Inorganic causes
- Symptoms
- Treatment
Death of a Child
- Stages of Grief
- What NCS can do
- Baby Dies in Hospital or Before Birth
A Baby’s Mind
- Conscious and Unconscious Mind
- Development of a Child’s Mind from 0 – 6 years
- How a Child Learns, Communication – 30-second elevator speech
- Communication Styles
- How to Communicate Effectively with Clients

Class 16 - Ethics

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This class is our Ethics class. It is packed with information on how to be a professional Newborn Care Specialist. We will show you how to create a professional resume, portfolio, what is proper on the job, how to interview, what to wear, taxes, and we will talk about contracts, a must-have for everyone.

The Interview
- Time
- Directions
- Before the Interview
- How to Dress
- Thank You Note
- Nails
- Hair
- Makeup
- Uniform
- Mistakes in Interview
Facebook and Twitter
Portfolio
- Blinder
- What to Include
- What Not to include
- Resumes
- References
- Order of Portfolio
- Things Clients Look For
On the Job Protocol
- Confidentiality
- Food on the Job
- Problem Solving
- I’m Sick
- Billing Invoice
- How to Collect Your Salary
- On the Job Appearance
- Exit Letter
- Contracts
- Terms not Amicable

Class 12 - 3 to 6 months

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We are now going beyond our Newborn Care Specialist Class to the Newborn Nanny Class, and we will discuss three to six-month-old babies. We talk about milestones, appropriate nap, teething, night sleep, foods, activities, and more.

3 – 6 Months
Milestones
Introducing foods
- When is baby ready to eat
- How to tell
- How to feed
- When not to feed
- Guidelines for feeding
- Age-appropriate foods
- How to prepare foods
American Dental Association Guidelines
Nap/Sleep schedule
Age-appropriate activities
Teething

Class 13 - 7 to 9 months

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This class covers 7 – 9 months of age. Milestones, age-appropriate foods, activities, fear of strangers, how to make a book for baby, Baby food safety tips, Learning to communicate, appropriate toys, games, the importance of free play, and much more are covered for the Newborn Nanny to understand the workings of this age group.

Milestones
Age-appropriate foods
Egg yoke recipe
Age-appropriate activities
Fear of strangers
How to make a book for baby
Baby food safety tips
Learning to communicate
Appropriate toys
Games
Importance of free play

Class 14 - 10 to 18 months

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10 – 18 months is covered in this class. We include all the appropriate activities, recognizing food allergies, naptime schedules, and more. This age can be a challenge for the Newborn Nanny, and this chapter is packed with usable ideas. Milestones, age-appropriate games, foods, nap schedule, how to recognize food allergies, naptime schedules

Milestones
Age-appropriate games
Foods
Nap schedule
How to recognize food allergies
Naptime schedules

Class 15 - Everyday Issues

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Everyday issues are covered here. So many things come up for a Newborn Nanny, and we tried to give them all a voice. We picked a few of the more pressing issues and addressed them also.

Everyday issues
When the child calls you mommy
Sibling Interaction
Hearing Development
Potty Training with alternative methods
When and how to discipline
Fun in the Sun
Traveling with Baby

Intro to Holistic Newborn

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Class 1: This class has four parts: Each part is very detailed in the newness of a baby. Each segment is approximately one hour long. We talk about all things basic to newborns. We discuss the different modalities we will use with this holistic class and they include but are not limited to Homeopathy, Acupressure, Herbal, and Essential oils, Cranial Sacral, and Chiropractic care. Gentle Ventures is approved by the NCSA and accredited by the International Maternity and Parenting Institute. Below is a list of what to expect in this class.

MIPI and NCSA
MODALITIES
WHAT IS A NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST?
Newborn Care Specialist Defined
Postpartum Terminology
What Are The Expected Duties Of The NCS?
Compensation
Marketing your skill
What is an Intern and What Does She Do
What A Night Looks Like
Reasons Why Parents need Newborn Care Specialists and Newborn Nannies
NURSERY NECESSITIES
NURSERY SUGGESTIONS
FETAL DEVELOPMENT MONTH BY MONTH
NEWBORN'S APPEARANCE
General Appearance
Apgar scale
Anterior and Posterior fontanels
Hair
Eyes
Hearing
Taste
Smell
Touch
Nose
Protective breathing reflex absent in newborns
Erythema toxicum
Milia
Newborn Acne
Birthmarks
Chest and Breasts
Umbilical Cord
Genitalia
Toe/Finger Nails
PREMATURE BABY CARE
Premature Defined
Before Going Home
Rules When Caring For Premature Babies
Physical Signs Of Discomfort/Over Stimulation
Swaddling Preemies
Feeding Preemies
Holding Preemies
Adjusted Age Explained
KANGAROO CARE
MILESTONES 0 – 3 MONTHS
BABY'S IMMUNIZATIONS
NEWBORN REFLEXES
TONGUE OR LIP TIE
SUCKING BLISTERS
TORTICOLLIS
HOME WITH NEWBORN
Diapering Hints
Washing Cloth Diapers
CARE OF THE UNCIRCUMCISED PENIS
CIRCUMCISION CARE
Natural remedies
Warning Signs
UMBILICAL CORD CARE
Care for Baby’s Umbilical Cord
Natural Remedies
BATH TIME
Sponge Bath
Spot Cleaning
Womb Bath
Submersion Bath
Products to use on baby's skin
BABY MASSAGE
Modalities

Why Babies Cry and How to Soothe Them

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Class 2: This is a 2 part class focusing on Why a Baby Cries and how to soothe them. We end the class with a detailed account of why we swaddle and how that soothes a baby. The pros and cons about swaddling and swaddling demonstrations. We discuss tried and tested methods to become the ‘baby whisperer” The following is a list of what we talk about in this class.

WHY DO BABY'S CRY?
Basic Crying Schedule Before You Intervene
Benefits Of Crying
Crying it Out the Pro's and Con's
READING A BABY'S SIGNS
Physiological
Motor
State
Self – Regulation
SOOTHING TECHNIQUES
The 5 S's
Teaching a baby to self-soothe
SWADDLING PERFECTED
Reasons Parents Will Give You Not To Swaddle
Sensory Stimulus
When To Swaddle
When To Stop Swaddling
Breakout Baby
Common Swaddling Mistakes
How To Transition From Swaddled to Not Swaddled
SWADDLING TECHNIQUES
Preemie Swaddle
Miracle Blanket Swaddle
Baby Burrito
Dr. Karp's Swaddle
One Arm Capture

Sleep Conditioning and Sleep Training

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Class 3: This entire class is devoted to Sleep Conditioning and Sleep Training. We talk about the difference between the two and we explain in complete detail on how to utilize each method. This is the most coveted class. You must know this to be a successful NCS. To be able to teach a newborn to sleep by 12 weeks for 12 hours straight is a real skill and not many people are able to do it gently and without stressing a baby.

GIFT OF SLEEP
REM/Non-REM Explained:
Circadian Clock
Sleep Patterns of a Newborn
The Importance of White Noise
Sleepy Signs
Stop Shaming Women for Teaching Their Babies to Sleep (article)
Behavioral Interventions for Infant Sleep Problems: A Randomized Controlled Trial (article)
Sleeping through the night: A developmental perspective (article)
Five follow up of Harms and Benefits of Behavioral Infant Sleep Intervention (article)
The importance of sleep Prof. Avi Sadeh (article) Sleep Dr. Luis Rivera (article)
Rules To Sleep By
Hints for NCS Sleep Conditioners
Feeding Rules For Sleep Training
Dream feed
Naps
Self-soothing the French way
Michael Cohan the first couple of months
SLEEP TRAINING METHODS
Develop A Plan For Sleep Training
The Slow Gentle Method
Controlled Crying Method
Camping Out Method
Pick Up Put Down Method
Rock-a-bye Method
Ferber Method
CIO Method
Sleep Training an 8-Month-Old
Natural remedy's for sleep

Multiples, Pooping & Scheduling

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Class 4: We move on to multiples and how easy they are to work with. Ever wonder if it is possible to put a baby on a schedule? We will guide you through that also. We talk about all aspects of care for more than one baby. We also break down bowel movements. We show you how to tell if you need to worry about the color of the poo or if they are having the proper amount of bowel movements and what to do if a baby has not had a bowel movement in a few days. And lastly, what to do with pacifiers.

MULTIPLES
Sleep Training
Feeding
Co-sleeping multiples
Color Coordinating
Scheduling
Keeping a log
SCOOP ON POOP
Bottle-Feeding and Baby's Stool
Breast-Feeding and Baby's Stool
From Breast to Bottle, from Bottle to Breast
Warning Signs
SCHEDULING YOUR BABY
Demand Feeding
Schedule Feeding
Responsible Feeding
Newborn Routine Chart
Baby's Daily Log
Seep Schedule - 4 Thru 6 Months of Age
Daily wake – feed – play chart
Schedule For 0 – 8 Weeks
PACIFIERS

Formulas

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Class 5: Formulas. This is a power-packed class. Formulas are dissected and shown to be exactly what they are. We delve into GMOs, Soy, DHA/ARA, sugars, chemicals in formula, and more. We also discuss what is organic and why we do not trust organic formulas. We tell you which formulas we have found to be the purest and most nutritious and which ones to avoid. This class also includes bottle feeding and a good way to choose your bottles and nipples. We talk about and give a recipe for homemade formula, talk about alternative feeding methods, lactose intolerance, and much more.

FORMULAS
Formula Choices
Soy Formula Dangers
Goat's Milk Formula
Dairy Allergy Vs. Dairy Hypersensitivities
Signs of Milk Allergies in Babies
Organic formulas
The Importance of Iron Fortified Formulas
DHA and ARA
GMOs in Baby Formula
What's in Formula
Fortified Commercial Formula
HOMEMADE BABY FORMULA
Comparing breast milk to homemade formula (Chart)
Organic Baby Formula Ingredients (Chart)
Comparing Formula Contents (Chart)
ALTERNATIVE MILK FEEDING BABY
Bottles/Nipples
Warm the Bottle
Cleaning the Bottles and Nipples
How Often To Feed How Much To Feed
How To Tell If An Infant Is Eating Enough Formula For Daily Consumption
Guidelines for weight gain
NEWBORN FEEDING SCHEDULE
Breaking Down Ounces to CC’s
MAKING THE FORMULA
Burping the Baby
FEEDING METHODS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
Cup feed a baby
Syringe Feeding
Finger Feeding
TYPES OF FORMULA
Comparison of Breast Milk and Formula (Chart)
Sterilizing
Signs Of Underfeeding
Signs Of Over-feeding
Feeding Guidelines (chart)
Bottle-Feeding A Breast-Fed Baby

Breastfeeding Advantages & Issues

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Class 6: Breastfeeding is broken down into 2 parts. Each part is unique and special in the information. The first part will discuss the advantages of breastfeeding, positions both natural and seated positions for breastfeeding, how to up the supply of milk, we will talk about supply and demand, the natural remedies to help produce more breastmilk, nipple confusion and more. In the second part we talk about what can go wrong and what to do about it naturally and how to avoid these issues. See the list below for a more comprehensive list.

BREASTFEEDING
The Process of Milk Production
Supply and Demand
So Great About Breast Milk
Increase Milk Supply
Laid Back Breastfeeding (Biological Nurturing)
Tips for Large Breasted Mothers
Methods Used to Awaken a Sleepy Baby for Breastfeeding
The Perfect Latch
Breastfeeding Position – For a Sitting Mom
Calories For The Breast Feeding Mom
Baby is Receiving Adequate Milk
Baby Needs to Feed More Than Once Every Three Hours
Avoiding Nipple Confusion
Power Pumping
Frequency of Pumping
Breastfeeding Discomfort
ENGORGEMENT
How to prevent or minimize engorgement
Tips for Treating Engorgement Before Breast Feeding
SORE NIPPLES
PLUGGED MILK DUCTS
Preventing Plugged Ducts From Recurring
Natural Remedy for Blocked or Clogged Milk Duct
MASTITIS
Signs Of Mastitis
Preventing Mastitis
Treating Mastitis
INCREASING MILK SUPPLY
To Increase Milk Production Naturally
Food that may help
Lactation Cookie Recipes
SOUR SMELLING BREAST MILK
CANDIDA INFECTION FOR BREASTS
Treat Candida-infection Effectively
GAS PRODUCING FOODS
Guidelines For Storing Breast Milk

Reflux and Colic

class 7

Class 7: Reflux and Colic. These are two of the most frustrating issues when it comes to newborn care. We discuss their symptoms of each and talk about natural ways to help the baby out. There are different kinds of reflux and we walk you through the symptoms and ways to make the baby more comfortable. We talk about foods to avoid for breastfeeding moms and formulas that seem to exasperate reflux. Colic is explored with such an easy solution you will be praised for your knowledge.

REFLUX
Nocturnal Reflux
Symptoms of silent reflux in infants
Probiotics for newborns
Reflux Symptoms in Newborns (Chart)
Reflux and Nursing
What About Solids
Natural Ways To Deal With Reflux
Supine and Prone positioning defined
Antibiotics and Antacids
COLIC
Symptoms of colic
GI disorders
Minor GI problems
Major GI problems
Baby Gas Or Digestion Issues
Soothing Stomach Distress
Bicycle for gas
Herbs for Gas

Warning Signs in a Newborn & Ailments

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Class 8: Warning Signs in a Newborn. We talk about what to do when baby runs a fever and how to take a temperature, natural remedies that will bring down a fever, how important is a medical consent form, colds and how to help a baby with a cold using natural remedies, how to use a vaporizer and how to administer medications. We also talk about diaper rashes and good ways to control them.

How to Take a Baby's Temperature
When Baby Has A Fever
When To Call The Doctor
How to Lower a Temperature
Natural Remedies to bring down a fever
Medicine Consent Form
Pylori Stenosis (Projectile Vomiting)
COLDS
Natural Remedies for Colds
How to use a Vaporizer
Nasal Discharge
Using The Nasal Aspirator
Administering Medications
Oral Medications
Ear Drops
Eye Drops
Diaper Rash Cheat Sheet
Natural solutions
Wipes alternatives
Call the Doctor
Treatments
How to Prevent Diaper Rash
When to call the doctor
THRUSH
Natural Remedies
When to call the doctor

Ailments These are the most common ailments in newborns. Some of them are minor and some of them are more serious. We talk about Cradle Cap and Baby Acne as a couple of the minor ailments. Shaken Baby Syndrome, SIDS, Plagiocephaly, RSV and Jaundice are some of the more serious ailments. We talk about natural remedies when appropriate with the ailments.

Cradle Cap
Baby Acne
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Physical Signs/Symptoms
Common Symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome
Immediate Consequences
Long-Term Consequences
How does it happen
Positional Plagiocephaly (chart)
Defined
Causes
How to Prevent
Getting a Diagnosis
What is cranial orthotic therapy?
Jaundice
Causes Jaundice
Kinds of Jaundice
Jaundice treated
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Causes
Risk Factors
SIDS
Reduce A Baby's Risk Of SIDS
Probable Causes
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Preventing RSV
Treating RSV

Postpartum

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Class 9: Postpartum This is one of the most important classes. The health of the mother of the newborn is of utmost importance and we want to be sure you are aware of the signs that she may be suffering from PPD. We talk about the signs and symptoms and how to handle this issue as an NCS. We explore baby blues, PPD and Postpartum Psychosis. We show you how to tell the difference and how to respond when you see the symptoms.

Stage one - “After glow”
Stage two – “Coming back”
Stage three – “I can do this”
Postpartum depression (Chart)
Postpartum Psychosis
Questions to ask your doctor
What to expect from your doctor
Tests and diagnosis and Treatment
Natural remedies
EPDS Questionnaire

Newborn Safety & Chemicals

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Class 10: Newborn Safety and Chemicals in the Baby’s World – We want our clients to be safe so we researched where the danger’s lie. We talk about baby equipment around the home and then we talk about all the chemicals that are in baby products and how to protect our wee ones from the dangers of these chemicals. We explain how using more natural products is beneficial and the importance of this. This can be a very extensive study but we just touch on the most important chemicals to watch for.

Bedding
Cribs and Toys
Changing Tables
Infant Seats and Bouncies
Swing Safety
Around the home
Chemicals in Baby Products
Propylene Glycol
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) or Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Methylparaben And Propylparaben
DEA
What Causes Infertility
List Of Chemicals To Avoid
Chemicals Can Affect A Child's Health
DES Chemical uses and Dangers (Chart)
Alternative Methods

R. A. D., Failure to Thrive, A Baby’s Mind, The Death of an Infant

Class 11

Class 11: Reactive Attention Disorder, Failure to Thrive, A Baby’s Mind, The Death of an Infant, and Communication. This video is packed with information no other class details. These are rare ailments but also includes the Baby’s Mind which is a very interesting study into how a baby learns. This is essential for the NCS to work in each job. We also talk about the death of an infant and how this impacts your life and what you can do to support the clients in this time of sorrow. Communication is a never-ending subject and being able to recognize what type of communicator you are is a cornerstone for your career. We do not teach CPR but it is in the manual for you to review.

REACTIVE ATTACHMENT DISORDER (R.A.D)
FAILURE TO THRIVE
Organic/Medical Causes
Organic Causes
THE BABY'S MIND
Conscience and the Unconscious mind
Neurological development in childhood
DEATH OF AN INFANT
Stages of grief
Providing support
COMMUNICATION
30-second introduction or elevator talk
Communication style
CPR FOR INFANTS ONE AND UNDER

4-6 Months

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Class 12: We are now leaving the newborn stage and will continue on through the toddler stage. In this next class, we will talk about the four - six-month-old stage. Baby is getting ready for solids and has become more active. We will cover the nap schedule and age-appropriate activities Teething may begin at this point so we will cover that also including the American Dental Association Guidelines for when the teeth should appear and in what order.

4-6 months

Milestones
Introducing foods
When is baby ready to eat
Guidelines for feeding
Age-appropriate foods
How to prepare foods
American Dental Association Guidelines
Nap/Sleep schedule
Age-appropriate activities
Teething

7-9 Months

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Class 13: In this class we will cover the next three months, seven through nine months. We will talk about what is appropriate for naps and nighttime, the activities, and foods that are safe for baby. We will incorporate a few recipes to help you and tell you some of the foods which will be beneficial for the baby's growth.

7 – 9 Months

Milestones
Age-appropriate foods
- egg yolk recipe
Age-appropriate activities
Fear of strangers
How to make a book for baby
Baby food safety tips
Learning to communicate
Appropriate toys
Games
The importance of free play

10-18 Months

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Class 14: This age group will include the widest age range and also include everyday issues. These issues will include things that come up in everyday interaction with the family and baby. We also talk about what is appropriate for naps, foods, and scheduling.

10 – 18 Months:

Milestones
age-appropriate games
foods
nap schedule
how to recognize food allergies
naptime schedules
and more

Everyday issues:

When the child calls you mommy
Sibling Interaction
Hearing Development
Potty Training with alternative methods
When and how to discipline
Fun in the Sun
Traveling with Baby

The Professional NCS

Class 12 NCS and Class 15 NN

Class 15: The Professional NCS It is so important that the NCS is professional. We walk you through becoming more professional from before the interview through the interview and protocol on the job. We discuss social media and the unforeseen consequence it has when used poorly. We help you arrange your portfolio, write a proper resume, and the importance of having a contract.

Before The Interview
Cleanliness & Jewelry
During The Interview
Facebook and Twitter
After The Interview Portfolio
Binder
Resume With Email Address
Resume Example
Reference Letters
Biography
Order of Portfolio
Things clients look for
Mistakes In Interviewing
On The Job Protocol
Confidentiality
Food
Bedroom/Bathroom
Shoes
Cleanliness/Illness
Cell Phone Usage
Permission To Use
Don't Get Personal
Confirm
Problem Solving
I'm Sick
BILLING INVOICES
ON THE JOB APPEARANCE
Exit Letter
Leaving On Terms That Are Not Amicable
TAXES
When is the NCS an employee?
When is the NCS an Independent Contractor?
Risks of Misclassification
NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST CODE OF ETHICS
CONTRACTS

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