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Class Information and Schedules

Classes

At Zoolikins, we take pride in helping new and veteran parents explore various parenting concepts while offering a place to gather and share experiences on raising healthy children. 

Currently, we offer several free classes each month on cloth diapering, babywearing, storytime and swaddling - and new for 2012 are breastfeeding support classes.

Registration is limited, so please register early. To register for either of the classes, send an email to Taileah with the words "Class Registration." in the subject.  Please include your name, phone number, and how many will be attending. Each class runs about an hour long. View our Calendar or see Schedule below.

Cloth Diapering Class

In each class, we will cover:

  • General information about cloth diapering, including cost comparisons, environmental concerns, and health concerns
  • The different systems of cloth diapers used today
  • The different fiber options for cloth diaper covers
  • How to fold prefolds
  • How to achieve the best fit in prefolds, fitted cloth diapers, and covers
  • How to choose the best system for your family
  • Washing your cloth diapers
  • Good cloth diaper maintenance

We will have many different brands of cloth diapers and covers available for participants to see and feel, and will be happy to cover any additional topics of interest to workshop attendees.

BabyWearing

Babywearing Class 

 In each class, we will cover: 

  • Benefits of wearing your baby
  • Different types of carriers
  • Choosing a carrier
  • How to properly put your carrier on

Feel free to come in to the store for babywearing help outside of class days. We are happy to help you choose a carrier!

Swaddling Your Baby

Swaddling has many benefits for babies. Join us for this free workshop at Zoolikins for an overview of the benefits of swaddling and instruction on several different methods. We will have a fun giveaway for participants to enter at the workshop!


Bring: Soft blanket or changing pad for your baby to lay on, swaddling blanket, your baby (0-6 months).  This class has a maximum of 10 participants. 

New! Breastfeeding Support and Education Classes!

Zabrina Pell, AAHCC, LE, has been teaching Bradley Method childbirth classes in the Valley for the past 6 1/2 years.  Over the past several years she began adding doula care to her services, and recently became certified as a lactation educator through ASU.  Zabrina and Zoolikins now offer 3 different class options for breastfeeding education and support.

Breastfeeding Beginnings Class

2 hours /$20 per a couple

  • Benefits of Immediate skin to skin contact
  • Starting out right
  • Benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby
  • Proper Latch
  • Positions
  • Trouble Shooting
  • Where to get help
  • Motivation and Partner involvement

 

Breastfeeding for the Working Mom

1.5 hours / $15 per couple

  • Pumping at home and at work
  • Building a milk supply before returning to work
  • Proper Milk Storage
  • Keeping up your milk supply

 

Breastfeeding Support Mothers Group

1 hour (Drop-in) / Free

One hour weekly meet-up, social and support group for breastfeeding mothers

 

CLASS SCHEDULE

January-February 2012:  Register by Email to Taileah.  Be sure to list your name, phone number, class time and date, and how many are attending.

DATE   TIME   Duration   JANUARY 2012   COST
Saturday, January 21, 2012   10:00 AM   1   Cloth Diaper Class   Free
Tuesday, January 24, 2012   10:00 AM   1   Swaddling Class   Free
                 
DATE   TIME   Duration   FEBRUARY 2012   COST
Tuesday, February 7, 2012   10:00 AM   1   Breastfeeding Mothers Group - Zabrina Pell   Free
Tuesday, February 7, 2012   6:30 PM   1   Cloth Diaper Class   Free
Thursday, February 9, 2012   6:30 PM   2   Breastfeeding Beginnings - Zabrina Pell   $20
Friday, February 10, 2012   10:00 AM   1   BabyWearing Class   Free
Tuesday, February 14, 2012   10:00 AM   1   Breastfeeding Mothers Group - Zabrina Pell   Free
Wednesday, February 15, 2012   10:00 AM   1   BabyFood Making Class   Free
Saturday, February 18, 2012   10:00 AM   1   Cloth Diaper Class   Free
Sunday, February 19, 2012   10:00 AM   2   Breastfeeding Beginnings - Zabrina Pell   $20
Tuesday, February 21, 2012   10:00 AM   1   Breastfeeding Mothers Group - Zabrina Pell   Free
Thursday, February 23, 2012   6:30 PM   1.5   Breastfeeding for the Working Mom - Zabrina Pell $15
Monday, February 27, 2012   10:00 AM   1   Swaddling Class   Free
Tuesday, February 28, 2012   10:00 AM   1   Breastfeeding Mothers Group - Zabrina Pell   Free

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