Preparing for your baby
Delivering at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
The Birthing experience tours and breast feeding education: Classes are available from 5-7 pm on Thursdays. Please call (760) 775-8174 to make a reservation. Please meet in the maternity waiting room adjacent to the maternity entrance. Adults only please.
Childbirth Classes (Includes Breastfeeding Class)
Classes are on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 6:15-8:15pm at Jadabugs Baby Boutique. This course costs $150 per couple and includes 4 sessions
Breast feeding Clinic
Classes are every Wednesday from 10 am - 2 pm at Jadabugs Baby boutique. This course is free of charge and is taught by Joanna Whitlow, a lactation consultant.
New Mother’s Support Group
Classes are on Friday mornings at 10am at Jadabugs Baby boutique. Preregistration is required. It is a postpartum support group facilitated by a group counselor and will cover a wide range of topics. This course is free of charge but a donation of $25 is requested to support Families, Inc.
Happiest Baby on the Block Care Class
Schedule is unavailable. It is held at Jadabugs. Please contact them for the schedule. The class will help you master Harvey Karp’s soothing techniques that he describes in his book and movie titled “Happiest Baby on the Block.”
Basic Supplies You Will Need for Your Baby
○ Crib and/or bassinet
○ Diaper wipes
○ Sheets (crib and bassinet)
○ Diaper pail
○ Waterproof crib pads
○ Diaper ointment
○ Receiving blankets
○ Baby T-shirts
○ Dozens of cloth or disposable diapers
○ Baby sleepers
If using cloth diapers:
○ Socks or booties
○ Waterproof pants
○ Diaper pins or clips
○ Hat
○ Towels
○ Baby washcloths
○ Baby shampoo and soap
○ Baby lotion
○ Car seat
○ Stroller
○ Changing table or pad or towel to use
○ Thermometer, rectal
○ Infant bulb syringe
○ Baby swing (optional)
If formula feeding:
○ Baby nail clippers
○ Bottles with caps
○ Bottles with nipples
If breast feeding:
○ Disposable liners for bottles (if
needed for your bottles)
○ Breast pads
○ Measuring cup
○ Nursing bras
○ Supply of formula recommended
○ Breast pump (optional)
Delivering at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
The Birthing experience tours and breast feeding education: Classes are available from 5-7 pm on Thursdays. Please call (760) 775-8174 to make a reservation. Please meet in the maternity waiting room adjacent to the maternity entrance. Adults only please.
Childbirth Classes (Includes Breastfeeding Class)
Classes are on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 6:15-8:15pm at Jadabugs Baby Boutique. This course costs $150 per couple and includes 4 sessions
Breast feeding Clinic
Classes are every Wednesday from 10 am - 2 pm at Jadabugs Baby boutique. This course is free of charge and is taught by Joanna Whitlow, a lactation consultant.
New Mother’s Support Group
Classes are on Friday mornings at 10am at Jadabugs Baby boutique. Preregistration is required. It is a postpartum support group facilitated by a group counselor and will cover a wide range of topics. This course is free of charge but a donation of $25 is requested to support Families, Inc.
Happiest Baby on the Block Care Class
Schedule is unavailable. It is held at Jadabugs. Please contact them for the schedule. The class will help you master Harvey Karp’s soothing techniques that he describes in his book and movie titled “Happiest Baby on the Block.”
Basic Supplies You Will Need for Your Baby
○ Crib and/or bassinet
○ Diaper wipes
○ Sheets (crib and bassinet)
○ Diaper pail
○ Waterproof crib pads
○ Diaper ointment
○ Receiving blankets
○ Baby T-shirts
○ Dozens of cloth or disposable diapers
○ Baby sleepers
If using cloth diapers:
○ Socks or booties
○ Waterproof pants
○ Diaper pins or clips
○ Hat
○ Towels
○ Baby washcloths
○ Baby shampoo and soap
○ Baby lotion
○ Car seat
○ Stroller
○ Changing table or pad or towel to use
○ Thermometer, rectal
○ Infant bulb syringe
○ Baby swing (optional)
If formula feeding:
○ Baby nail clippers
○ Bottles with caps
○ Bottles with nipples
If breast feeding:
○ Disposable liners for bottles (if
needed for your bottles)
○ Breast pads
○ Measuring cup
○ Nursing bras
○ Supply of formula recommended
○ Breast pump (optional)