Private Consultations
Private consultations are available online and in-person, worldwide.
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Newborn Care
Not looking for long-term support? A newborn consultation will get you and your baby off to a successful start. This can be a great update for grandparents and caregivers to refresh their newborn skills. Consultations are tailored to your unique needs and may include:
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Swaddling techniques
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Setting up a routine
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Feeding assessment
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Teaching you how to recognize your baby's cues
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Car seat safety
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Safe and healthy sleep habits
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Diapering tips
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Bathing and grooming
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Feeding
Experienced supporting both breastfeeding/chestfeeding and formula-feeding parents, Katie can counsel you on:
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Assessing latch
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Finding ways to meet your feeding goals
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Providing information on pumps, bottles, and associated supplies
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Choosing the right formula for your family
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Educating about proper storage of milk
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Teaching sanitary preparation of bottles
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Introduction of table foods
Babywearing
On the move where a stroller is not practical? As an avid babywearer herself, and an experienced Babywearing Educator since 2012, Katie can help:
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Select the right carrier for your needs
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Teach you how to use it comfortably
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Instruct on safety practices
Car Seats
Child Passenger Safety Technicians teach caregivers how to install and use their car seats safely every time. In your private appointment, Katie will:
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Walk you through choosing and setting up your car seat
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Teach you how to install and uninstall in your vehicle, planes, and taxis/rentals
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Have you practice installation
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Explain how to properly strap your child into the seat
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Go over maintaining safe practices
Private checks can be done at your home or in a public location. It is highly recommended that all adult caregivers and child passengers be present (prenatal checks are strongly encouraged). Please allow ample time for appointments.
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How Does This Fold?
When it comes to gear, Katie has used it all. If you are tired of rereading the manuals and fiddling with all the moving parts on the myriad baby gear pieces you have, let Katie help teach you to:
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Fold the stroller
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Descale the bottle sterilizer
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Adjust the footrest height on your highchair
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Take apart the swing for storage
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Set up the new bouncer
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And anything else that needs to be done!