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Cloth Diapering and Baby Wearing

As more families are considering cloth diapering and baby wearing, there are many questions about how cloth diapers, slings, and wraps work.  This fun, interactive class will cover:

  • Types of cloth diapers
  • We will talk about the cost of cloth and disposable diapering
  • How to clean and take care of cloth diapers
  • Common questions and possible frustrations with using cloth diapers
  • Reasons for babywearing
  • Different types of infant carriers
  • We will show you and have you practice with different types of slings, wraps, & carriers
  • Talk about sling, wrap, & carrier safety

Please feel free to bring someone to this class who will be helping you with your baby.

Cost: $ 35 (We will NOT bill your insurance for this class, please pay before class with exact cash, check, or money order payable to Hennepin County Medical Center)

This class can be taken before or after your baby is born. Consider taking this class before you complete your baby registry.

Cloth Diapering and Babywearing in English

Hennepin County Medical Center

Classroom: Varies-refer to reminder letter
Time: 6:30-9:00pm

January 11, 2012

March 14, 2012

May 21, 2012

July 10, 2012

September 10, 2012

November 15, 2012

 

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To Register:

Follow this link to register for 2012 classes online

or

Call the Childbirth Education office at 612-873-2229

  • Register early; class size is limited. We recommend registering at least 6 weeks before the start of the class
  • Registrations are taken in the order in which they are received.
  • In the event of low enrollment, a class may be cancelled. If this occurs, you will be notified by mail, phone and/or e-mail. You have the option of rescheduling.
  • In the event of bad weather, call 612-873-BABY (2229) to check to see if the class has been cancelled.
  • If you want to cancel or reschedule, call 612-873-BABY (2229)