# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Baby Care Basics
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: As you prepare for your baby’s arrival, there’s a lot to learn. The Baby Care Basics class is open to everyone—including new parents, grandparents, siblings (ages 13+), babysitters, and other caregivers. This class is designed to help you and your support team feel confident and prepared with the essentials of newborn care. We understand that caring for a newborn can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time parents. That's why our experienced instructors will guide you through essential baby care skills in a supportive, hands-on learning environment.


Our comprehensive Baby Care Basics class covers all the essential newborn care skills you'll need, including:

Baby bathing techniques: Safe and gentle ways to bathe your newborn
Diapering skills: Proper diaper changing techniques and tips
Swaddling methods: How to safely swaddle your baby for comfort and sleep
Safe sleep practices: Guidelines to keep your baby safe while sleeping
Car seat safety: Proper installation and usage of infant car seats
Feeding basics: Bottle feeding techniques and positioning
Soothing techniques: Ways to comfort and calm your baby
Recognizing baby cues: Understanding what your baby is trying to tell you
Basic infant safety: Creating a safe environment for your newborn
Who should attend this newborn care class

This class is perfect for:
First-time parents who want hands-on newborn care training
Expectant mothers at 32 weeks of pregnancy and beyond
Parents who want a refresher on baby care basics
Grandparents and family members who will help care for the baby
Anyone who will be caring for a newborn
Partners and support people are strongly encouraged to attend. When both parents learn these essential skills together, it builds confidence and creates a supportive team approach to newborn care.

Additional Information:
Cost: Completely free for all expectant parents
Format: Interactive, hands-on learning with practice opportunities

Recommended starting at 32 weeks of pregnancy

Register Online at https://www.riversidehealthcare.org/events-search?topics=52&q=baby+care+basics or Call: (815) 935-7511
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/baby-care-basics/200029951972446
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kankakee
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Riverside Healthcare
- **lat**: 41.11929
- **long**: -87.84291
- **full address**: Riverside Healthcare, 1701 IL-17, Kankakee, IL 60901-2670, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Baby Care Basics being held?
  - **A:** Baby Care Basics takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Riverside Healthcare, 1701 IL-17, Kankakee, IL 60901-2670, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Baby Care Basics?
  - **A:** Baby Care Basics is organized by Riverside Baby Faces.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Baby Care Basics is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kankakee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Baby Care Basics sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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