Preparing for Baby
Bringing home a baby doesn't come with an instruction manual, but we're here to help. From newborn care, feeding, infant CPR, postpartum preparation, to car seat safety and babywearing, these classes focus on the practical skills and knowledge that help families feel prepared for life with a newborn.
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Baby Bootcamp:
Mindful Newborn Care
A practical, confidence-building class for expecting parents that covers the basics of newborn care. Baby Bootcamp is about real life with a newborn — not just how to diaper a baby. Think of this as part two after birth and feeding. We cover pacifiers, bottles, swaddles, babywearing, soothing, and how to use baby gear in ways that support feeding, development, and sleep. The focus is on mindful, intentional choices so parents feel confident about what helps, what can wait, and what they can skip.
Who’s this for: Expecting Parents
Instructor: Lauren Murdock, RN, IBLCLC, Founder of Labor LaurenLocation: Bump To Baby AZ, 10880 N 32nd St #27, Phoenix, AZ 85028
From Bump to Boob:
Prenatal Feeding Class
Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn't mean it always comes naturally. This evidence-based prenatal class is designed to help you start your feeding journey with confidence and realistic expectations.
In this signature class, we'll cover how milk production works, what normal newborn feeding looks like, how to recognize early hunger cues, establish a deep latch, build and protect milk supply, and what actually matters in the first days and weeks after birth. We'll also discuss common early challenges, when to seek help, and how your support person can play an important role in your feeding success.
Whether you're planning to exclusively breastfeed, pump, combination feed, or are still figuring out your goals, this class will help you feel more prepared for the realities of feeding a newborn.
Classes are offered throughout the Phoenix metro area in North Phoenix, Gilbert, and Peoria, as well as virtually for families in all 50 states. Please be sure to register for the location or virtual option you wish to attend, as class dates and instructors vary by location.
Please note:
This class is designed for expecting parents.
A support person is encouraged to attend.
Please bring a doll or stuffed animal for hands-on practice if attending in person.
To allow families on our waitlist the opportunity to attend, we kindly request at least 48 hours' notice if you are unable to make your class.
Children are not permitted at this class so all participants can focus on learning and discussion.
Instructor: An experienced Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Instructor assignments vary by location.
Because breastfeeding is a journey—and preparation matters. Let's start yours with confidence.
Beyond the Boob: Pumps, Bottles & Everything In Between
Breastmilk feeding is about so much more than what happens at the breast. Whether you plan to nurse, exclusively pump, combo feed, return to work, introduce bottles, or simply want to feel prepared for whatever comes next, Beyond the Boob will give you the practical knowledge and confidence to navigate real life breastmilk feeding.
Designed as the follow up to From Bump to Boob: Prenatal Breastfeeding Class, we’ll take you beyond the basics and help make sense of all the pumps, bottles, gadgets, and advice that can quickly become overwhelming.
We’ll talk about:
• Primary pumps, wearables, manual pumps, and pumping accessories
• Flange sizing, fit, and inserts
• Normal milk supply and avoiding common supply pitfalls
• Breastmilk storage, freezing, and transporting milk
• Preparing for returning to work or time away from baby
• Intentional bottle introduction, bottle choices, and paced feeding
• Pacifiers and milk collectors
• Nipple shields, supplemental nursing systems, and other feeding tools
• What you actually need, what can wait, and what may save you money by skipping altogether
This isn’t a class about everything that could go wrong or how to troubleshoot an individual feeding challenge. If there’s a problem, there’s a solution, and now you have us on speed dial. Any feeding struggle deserves individualized care.
Our goal is to help you understand your options, spend your money wisely, and feel prepared for feeding your baby beyond the breast.
Designed for expecting parents. A support person is encouraged to attend.
Infant CPR & Safety Essentials
A hands-on class covering infant CPR, choking response, and basic safety skills every caregiver should know. Clear, calm, and practical, this class focuses on building confidence and readiness without fear-based teaching. Ideal for parents, partners, grandparents, and anyone caring for an infant.
Who's this for: Anyone expecting or caring for children under one-year-old.
Instructor: Lauren Murdock, RN, IBLCLC, Founder of Labor Lauren
Location: Bump To Baby AZ, 10880 N 32nd St #27, Phoenix, AZ 85028
*Please note: this is an educational class and does not include official CPR certification.
Understanding Your Baby’s Sleep: Biology, Attachment, & Realistic Expectations
Infant sleep is one of the most misunderstood aspects of early parenthood, and one of the most common sources of stress, self-doubt, and conflicting advice. The truth is, most babies are sleeping exactly the way their biology intends. The problem isn't your baby, and it isn't you.
In this 90-minute in-person workshop, certified newborn care specialist and sleep coach, Hailey Texeira, breaks down what infant sleep actually looks like, why it looks that way, and what you can realistically do to support it.
You'll leave with:
A clear understanding of infant sleep biology and development
Knowledge of how attachment shapes your baby's sleep needs
Practical, responsive strategies you can start using right away
Confidence to filter out the noise and trust your instincts
This workshop is rooted in attachment theory and responsive caregiving. No cry-it-out, no rigid schedules, no shame.
Whether you're in the thick of the newborn haze or navigating sleep changes at 4 or 8 months, you'll walk away with tools that actually fit your baby and your family.
Price: $50 per couple
Baby’s First Ride: Babywearing 101
Want to wear your baby but have no idea where to start? Baby’s First Ride is your introduction to safe, comfortable, everyday babywearing—designed especially for expecting families, parents/caregivers of babies 0–3 months. Whether you’re pregnant and want to feel prepared before baby arrives or you’re already in the newborn stage wondering what the heck to do with all those straps, this class will help you feel more confident getting started.
We’ll cover the foundations of safe babywearing, including airway awareness, newborn positioning, hip position, carrier fit, and how to recognize when baby is positioned safely and comfortably. You’ll also get an introduction to the wide world of baby carriers. We’ll talk about the seven different style categories available—so you can understand your options and start figuring out what might work best for you.
Then we’ll get hands-on with two beginner-friendly options: Stretchy Wraps — Learn how to safely create a snug, supportive front carry that's perfect for the newborn stage. Soft Structured Carriers — Learn how to properly adjust and use a buckle carrier for a simple, supportive everyday carry.
You don't need to own a carrier to attend. Though if you already own a carrier(s), it's encouraged you bring them! Come learn your options, practice with guidance and leave feeling more confident about bringing your baby along for the ride.
Pregnant? Bring your partner or support person and learn together (Price is per couple). Also bring a baby doll or bag of rice to practice with!
Already have your baby? Bring them along and practice with your little one.
Who's This For: Expecting Couples, Parents with babies 0-3 months, or anyone (like a nanny or grandparent) wanting to learn the basics of babywearing.
Instructor: Whitney Kacer, CBWS-certified babywearing consultant
Price: $40 (per couple)
Location: Bump to Baby AZ North Phoenix, 10880 N 32nd St Unit 27, Phoenix, AZ 85028
Grandparents 2.0: New Baby. New Rules. Same Love.
You raised your babies. You know how to love, comfort, and care for a little one. But things have changed—and that doesn’t mean you did anything wrong.
Welcome to Grandparents 2.0. This class is designed for grandparents-to-be and grandparents who want to understand what’s new when it comes to caring for babies today. We’ll explore current recommendations around feeding, sleep, car seats, safe development, screen time, starting solids, health safety, and more, while looking at how and why some of these recommendations have changed since you were raising your own children.
We’ll also talk about the part that doesn’t come from a textbook: how to support new parents, respect boundaries, navigate your changing role, build a relationship with your grandchild, and still create those special “Grandma & Grandpa” memories.
Come ready to learn, laugh, ask questions, and maybe say, “Wait… we used to do WHAT?”
New information. New role. Same incredible love. ❤️
Who's this for: Grandparents or grandparents-to-be
Price: $75 (Price is per couple)
Instructor: Amey Fields, RN IBCLC, Owner of AZ Breastfed Babies & Bump to Baby AZ, Grandparent
Location: Bump to Baby AZ North Phoenix 10880 N 32nd St Unit 27, Phoenix, AZ 85028
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You’ve prepared for baby, now prepare for the birth!
We offer classes on labor comfort measures, the fourth trimester, and more! Click below to see our “Preparing for Labor” courses!