Start from day one
Begin your work with a new baby from an in-depth understanding of day one.
Specialty course, 17 lessons, 3 CEU hours
Feel at home with babies
only a few days old.
For newborn care specialists and caregivers who have baby experience but want more confidence in the earliest weeks, or a refresher. Start with day one, then learn milestones, reflexes, development, behavior and appearance.
- Price
- $297
- Format
- Online video course, 17 lessons, 2.5 hours of video
Lots of baby experience
is not the same as day one.
You may have years with babies and NCS training behind you. But if you have not worked much with babies who are only a few days old, a brand new newborn can feel like new ground.
Or it has been a few years since you last cared for a brand new baby. When parents ask whether what they see is normal, you want a clear answer, not a guess.
The First Six Weeks starts with an in-depth look at day one. Then it covers milestones, reflexes, development, behavior and appearance, so you know what you need to know about this stage.
What changes for you
After the course,
you can:
Know the milestones and reflexes
Recognize the milestones and reflexes the course covers for the first six weeks.
Explain development and behavior
Talk new parents through their baby's development and behavior with more confidence.
Answer the "is this normal?" question
Help parents understand what a brand new baby looks like and how they behave, as the course presents it.
What the course covers
- An in-depth look at day one
- Milestones
- Reflexes
- Development
- Behavior
- Appearance
- The First Six Weeks workbook
- A CEU assessment, plus a bonus invite to the Newborn Care Solutions Facebook group
17 lessons and 2.5 hours of video.
Is this course right for you?
This course is for you if
- You have baby experience and NCS training, but little time with babies who are only a few days old
- It has been a few years since you cared for a brand new baby, and you want a refresher
- You want to answer parents' "is this normal?" questions about the early weeks with confidence
- You are a new parent who wants to know what your brand new baby should look like, and whether their behavior is normal
Choose another route if
- You need medical advice about a baby: this course is education for a non-medical role
- You want a full newborn care specialist program: start with a core program such as Foundational or Elevate
- You want to learn about older babies: this course focuses on the first six weeks
Your instructor
Tonya Sakowicz
Founder, Newborn Care Solutions
Tonya is an INA Credentialed Nanny, Newborn Care Specialist, and CAPPA trained Postpartum Doula and Parent Educator, with more than 30 years of experience as a Nanny and Newborn Care Specialist. She does both consulting and in-home sleep conditioning and newborn care for her clients.
She is the Owner and Director of Education for Newborn Care Solutions. She attended Central Washington University and is the mother of two children.
Before you enroll
Your questions,
answered.
How long is the course?
The First Six Weeks has 17 lessons with 2.5 hours of video, plus a course workbook and a CEU assessment.
Does it include CEUs?
Yes. The course is listed on our learning platform as The First Six Weeks (3 Hours CEUs), and it ends with a CEU assessment.
Is it only for professionals?
No. It is a strong fit for newborn care specialists and caregivers who want more time with the earliest days, or a refresher. New parents who are not sure what their brand new baby should look like, or whether their behavior is normal, can take it too.
Can I buy it in a bundle?
Yes, in two bundles. Foundational + The First Six Weeks is $1,097, which saves $197 on the two courses bought separately ($997 + $297). The First Six Weeks + Food Allergies is $494, which saves $100 on the two courses bought separately ($297 + $297).
Is this medical training?
No. Newborn care specialist work is non-medical. The course helps you understand the first six weeks. Questions about a baby's health belong with the family's medical provider.
$297, online video course
Walk into day one
knowing what to expect.
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