Monday, June 21: Baby Safety

Do I qualify for WIC services? Am I automatically eligible? Can I sign up for WIC online?
Come get your questions answered and learn about WIC programs in Josephine and Douglas counties. Plus, it’s always good to be prepared. In the event of an emergency, learn the steps of infant CPR so you can help until professionals arrive.

8:00am – Prize Opportunity: Comment on our daily prize post to be entered to win!

9:00am – Facebook Live: WIC Eligibility

11:00am – Facebook Live: Infant CPR Demonstration

3:00pm – Evaluation Survey

Additional discussion topics include:

• Baby Changing Instructions
• Heavy Metal Exposure
• Safe Sleep
• Pet & Baby Safety

Tuesday, June 22: Parent Education
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Understanding infant mental health is key to supporting the healthy social and emotional behaviors. Come learn about mental health and how important trusted relationships are for infants and children. Plus: When should I start looking for a pediatrician for my baby? What qualities should I look for in a provider? Get your questions answered during today’s live session.

8:00am – Prize Opportunity: Comment on our daily prize post to be entered to win!

9:00am – Facebook Live: Infant-Toddler Mental Health

11:00am – Facebook Live: How to Choose a Pediatrician

3:00pm – Evaluation Survey

Additional discussion topics include:

• Take Root
• Family Connection
• Online Resources

Wednesday, June 23: Early Literacy

Discover local resources designed to spark your child’s love of reading at an early age! Early literacy programs help prepare your child for success in school and throughout life — and they’re a great way to bond with baby.

8:00am – Prize Opportunity: Comment on our daily prize post to be entered to win!

9:00am – Facebook Live: Local Early Literacy Resources

11:00am – Facebook Live: Read Aloud Demo

3:00pm – Evaluation Survey

Additional discussion topics include:

• Dolly Parton Imagination Library
• Local Library resources
• Reading during pregnancy

Thursday, June 24: Breastfeeding

Knowledge is power. Come learn about the basics of breastfeeding and infant massage techniques during live conversations with our Healthy Start community partners. Learn about lactation support and local resources, plus get your questions answered during today’s live sessions.

8:00am – Prize Opportunity: Comment on our daily prize post to be entered to win!

9:00am – Facebook Live: Breastfeeding & Empowerment

11:00am – Facebook Live: Infant Massage

3:00pm – Evaluation Survey

Additional discussion topics include:

• Douglas & Josephine County breastfeeding support
• How to increase your milk supply
• What to know about smoking & breastfeeding
• La Leche League
• Northwest Mother’s Milk Bank

Friday, June 25: Prize Announcements!

Join us as we announce the prize winners from each day of our Virtual Welcome Baby Shower. We’ll also be on hand to answer additional questions that may have popped up during live sessions, and wrap up a big week of virtual events and celebrations!

11:00am – Facebook Live: Prize Announcements
3:00pm – Evaluation Survey
All Day – Wrap up and thank you to our participants and partners!

September: Early Literacy

Reading with your children is important for increased vocabulary, curiosity, and memory. Reading creates opportunities to build listening skills and develop positive associations with books and reading. Learn about building a foundation for scholastic success, and how to set aside healthy bonding time for you and your child. We are providing support for early literacy by giving away board books, and sharing information about early literacy via our Healthy Start Facebook page.

October: Safe Sleep

The number one cause of death for infants after they are one month old are sleep related. With this in mind, for the month of October we have partnered with Cribs for Kids to offer safe sleep prizes and supplies to those who complete a course on safe sleep.

November: Breastfeeding

When you breastfeed, you give your baby a healthy start that lasts a lifetime. Breastmilk is the perfect food for your baby. The cells, hormones, and antibodies in breastmilk help protect babies from illness. This protection is unique and changes every day to meet your baby’s growing needs. Breastfeeding saves lives, money, and time. This November, we are streaming informational conversations with local lactation counselors on Facebook Live, and offering prizes for those who engage with our activities!

December: Baby Care 101

If you are about to have your first baby, or just have questions about the basics of baby care, this month is for you. On our Facebook page, we are having Live conversations with local care providers to share some of the little-talked-about basics. We will be demoing infant CPR, discussing vaccines, leading a class on infant massage, parenting classes, and more! Once again, we will be sharing how to win prizes at the end of these Facebook Live conversations. For more information please go to our Facebook page.