I just learned that the hospital we plan on delivering in does not offer a sibling class. I really wanted our 3 year old daughter to take part in some formal instruction, so she could feel she has a part in getting ready for a new sibling. My husband and I have chosen not to find out the gender of the baby due in mid December.
Does anyone know of any sibling class offered to the community or privately?
not sure if Burbank is too far, but the Burbank Adult School Parent Education program has a workshop called "Preparing your child for new baby". I can't remember the dates for it, but you can call the school at ###-###-#### for more details.
Cedars has a wonderful sibling class. When I had my last baby (now 2 years old), my older daughters then 10 yrs and 5yrs old took the class.
I found out that my 10 year old was way to old for the class and my 5 year old was pushing it. Most of children were 3 and 4. However, the information they gave was useful for all ages and they even had them practice with infant dolls, watch a video, and took them on a tour of the hospital. (the only thing is the video was a little graphic, but necessary) They were totally ready for the baby.
Call Jana Wernor of Supported Birth (wonderful class), I think she will be able to help you out! Congratulations to your growing family!
Los Angeles, CA 90034
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We're taking our daughter to a sibling class at Cedars-Sinai this weekend. Here is the weblink - http://www.csmc.edu/7119.html
Let me know if you want more information after this weekend.
-C.
St. Joe's in Burbank offered a class when I was pregnant a couple years ago. Not in Hollywood, but right off the 134... worth calling and asking!
http://www.providence.org/losangeles/services/babywise/de...
