Welcome Baby Shower

Our biggest community engagement event is the Welcome Baby Community Baby Shower and Resource Fair. Due to public health restrictions, we have the opportunity to reach people in new and innovative ways to increase access to the resources that this event offers!

Virtual Welcome Baby Shower

Thanks for attending our September shower (recap below)! Stay tuned for our next event…

Monday, September 20: Infant Hygiene and Dentistry

Join us for Day 1 of the Welcome Baby Shower! Enter to win prizes and get educational tidbits throughout the day on our Facebook page. Tune into our Live session with Dr. Pamela Anderson to learn everything you need and want to know about infant bathing, and then watch an afternoon conversation with Alvin Ahlstrom, RDH all about infant oral health. Bring your questions to type into the comments, and get answers live!

9:00am – Prize Opportunity: Comment on our daily prize post to be entered to win!

12:30pm – Facebook Live: Infant Bathing & Hygiene with Dr. Pamela Anderson from Evergreen Family Medicine

1:30pm – Facebook Live: Infant Dentistry with Alvin Ahlstrom, RDH from Siskyou Community Health Center

3:00pm – Daily Evaluation Survey

Additional discussion topics include:

Oral Health and Baby Brushing Tips
Cradle Cap
Healthy Hygiene Habits

Tuesday, September 21: Infant & Parent Mental Health

Day 2 of the Welcome Baby Shower is all about mental wellbeing. Learn about infant and toddler mental health – what it is, and how parents and caregivers can support it. Plus, we’ll talk about ways parents can prioritize their own mental wellbeing and practice self-care.

9:00am – Prize Opportunity: Comment on our daily prize post to be entered to win!

10:00am – Facebook Live: Parent Self-Care, A Conversation with Alyssa Davidson from Juniper Tree Counseling

1:00pm – Video: Infant & Toddler Mental Health

3:00pm – Daily Evaluation Survey

Additional discussion topics include:

Building A Positive Relationship with Baby
Ways to Practice Self Care On The Go
Family Mental Health During Covid-19

Wednesday, September 22: COVID 19 and Parenting

Moms, dads, and caregivers everywhere have learned to parent in new ways during COVID 19. Hear stories from local Southern Oregon families about how they’ve adjusted at home, and what they’re looking forward to in the future! Plus, we’ll host two Live read-alouds as an activity to do with your kids at home – sit down together and listen to sessions in Spanish and English.

9:00am – Prize Opportunity: Comment on our daily prize post to be entered to win!

10:00am – Facebook Live: A Conversation with Parent Leadership Scholars About Parenting Through COVID 19

12:00pm – Facebook Live Storytime: “Hungry Caterpillar” Read Aloud en Español with Paula from Siskiyou Community Health Center

1:00pm – Facebook Live Storytime: “Don’t Call Me Bear” Read Aloud with Mandy G. from Siskiyou Community Health Center

3:00pm – Daily Evaluation Survey

Additional discussion topics include:

Tips for Reading To Your Infant
Where to Find Local COVID-19 Information for Families
Take Root & Family Connection

Thursday, September 23: Breastfeeding

Day 4 is all about our favorite topic: breastfeeding! Join a Live session all about diapers, and what they can tell us about baby’s diet and digestion. Plus, get tips for feeding and nursing during an emergency – like having breastfeeding supplies ready, clean, and accessible. Participants can also join a group video session all about infant massage, and ways it can help with digestion and relaxation for your nursing baby.

9:00am – Prize Opportunity: Comment on our daily prize post to be entered to win!

10:00am – Facebook Live: What Dirty Diapers Can Tell Us, with Wendy from Douglas County WIC, Alyssa Davidson from Nurturely, and Jenna Brassart from Dr. Sewell’s office

12:00pm – Exclusive Group Zoom Session: Infant Massage Class with Rachel Riehl from Aviva Health

1:00pm – Facebook Live:Infant Feeding in Emergency Situations with Jenna Brassart and Alyssa Davidson

3:00pm – Daily Evaluation Survey

Additional discussion topics include:

Real Breastfeeding Stories From Local Moms
Where to Find Local Lactation Support
Diaper Changing Instructions and Tips

Friday, September 24: Prizes

Thank you for celebrating with us! Join us today as we announce the prize winners from each day of our Virtual Welcome Baby Shower.

1:00pm – Facebook Live: Prize Announcements (and answers to questions from participants throughout the week)

3:00pm – Final Evaluation Survey

Previous Baby Shower Events

June 21, 2021: Baby Safety

Day 1 of the June 2021 Welcome Baby Shower! People entered to win prizes, and get educational tidbits on our Facebook page. Plus, they got prepared in event of an emergency, by learning the steps of infant CPR in order to help until professionals arrive.

June 22, 2021: Parent Education

Understanding infant mental health is key to supporting the healthy social and emotional behaviors. People learned 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?

June 23, 2021: Early Literacy

People discovered local resources designed to spark their children’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.

June 24, 2021: Breastfeeding

Knowledge is power. People came to learn about the basics of breastfeeding and infant massage techniques during live conversations with our Healthy Start community partners. They learned about lactation support and local resources, plus had questions answered during the live sessions.

June 25, 2021: Prize Announcements + WIC Eligibility

We announced the prize winners from each day of our Virtual Welcome Baby Shower. People came to get questions answered and learn about WIC programs in Josephine and Douglas counties.

September 2020: 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 2020: 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 2020: 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 2020: 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.