Preparing for 2nd baby Post Reply

[ESA]

I run classes for 2nd time mums-to-be, to help you get ready for life with your 2nd baby. The classes are grouped by age gap so you can meet others similar to yourself.

In the class we cover things to do before you give birth, a reminder of looking after a newborn including feeding and newborn sleep, and ways of looking after 2 so that you have a chance to think about how feeding, bedtimes, bath time etc will work.

As the class is grouped by age gap, there's a chance to cover areas specific to your older child e.g. moving to a bed, dropping the lunchtime sleep, potty training etc. My latest blog entry looks at potty training at night time http://www.thebabycarecompany.co.uk/blog/index.php

The dates of classes coming up in the next couple of months are
7th January 1-2yr gap
15th January 2-3yr gap
21st January 3yr+ gap

4th February 1-2yr gap
11th February 3yr+gap
12th February 2-3yr gap

18th March 1-2 yr gap
19th March 2-3yr gap
25th March 3yr+ gap

Here is some recent feedback from the classes

Excellent refresher and reminder of life with a newborn. I hadn't taken the time to properly think about baby number 2 logistics before! I found it all really helpful! (Nov 2013, 2.5yr gap ,Breanne E).

Got my mind reset into thinking what I need to buy and do in preparation. Easy and quick way to meet some other mums and get yourself back into the 'new' mum mood. Refresher in what you may have forgotten that you need to know.
(Nov 2013, 2.5yr gap ,Aileen N).

Great and thought provoking - brought up a number of things I hadn't thought of(Nov 2013,Victoria M)

An informative session with some lovely ideas for life with 2. (Nov 2013,Carla V)

If you'd like to find out more or book a place at one of the classes coming up, please email me on info@thebabycarecompany.co.uk or call 020 7228 1041.

There are later dates on my website http://www.thebabycarecompany.co.uk but if you're unsure which class would suit you best, just get in touch and I can check the bookings to find the most suitable class.
Eilish

[F1Mum]

Just had a wonderful evening doing one of The Baby Care Company's 2nd time mum course.

Great recap on new borns and some fab tips on how to deal with 2 children!
Also a lovely way to meet some new mums that are going to be in the same situation soon.

Would recommend to anyone

[ESA]

I just wanted to update the dates of classes coming up as some have changed a little, to group similar mums together.

12th February 2-3yr gap
26th February 1-2yr gap

12th March 3yr+ gap
18th March 1-2 yr gap
25th March 2-3yr gap

22nd April 1-2yr gap
23rd April 2-3yr gap
29th April 3yr+ gap

I also have a class in Brook Green on 27th February at 9.30-11.30am

If you'd like to find out which class is best based on others booked due-dates/age gaps etc, just get in touch as I'd be happy to help
info@thebabycarecompany.co.uk

Eilish

[franlib]

I recently took the Preparing for your second baby class with The Baby Care Company. It was really useful to go through things like the birth, the early days with a newborn and toddler, the kinds of things I might need to make my life easier. Before I sat down for the 2 hours I hadn't given it much thought so it was a fantastic chance to put some thought into it and actually start planning for baby number 2! Eilish had some really good, practical advice and it was lovely to meet a bunch of other second time mums to be with similar-aged first children.. we are already planning to meet up for coffee this week!
The course was a great way to get prepared and meet some local 2nd time mums.

[ESA]

Thanks for the lovely feedback.
Just thought I'd update the dates of classes coming up by age gap.
22nd April, 8pm 1-2 year age gap
23rd April 8pm 2-3 year gap gap
29th April 8pm 3yr+ age gap

14th May, 8pm 1-2year age gap
15th May 8pm 3yr+ age gap
21st May 8pm 2-3year age gap

Please do get in touch if you'd not sure which class would suit you best as I do try to move things around to ensure due dates/age gaps are matched up as best as possible info@thebabycarecompany.co.uk
Eilish

[ESA]

I have a couple of places left at the class on 4th June for those with a 1-2 year age gap.

Other dates coming up, by age gap are
11th June 2-3yr gap
18th June 3yr+ gap

9th July 1-2yr gap
16th July 2-3 yr gap

19th Aug 1-2 year gap
26th Aug 2-3 year gap
3rd Sept 3yr+ gap

I try to group mums by age gap and due date as best I can so that you can then form a friendship group with similar age toddlers etc. Please do get in touch if I can answer any questions about what we cover, or about which class would suit you best. Thanks Eilish, info@thebabycarecompany.co.uk 07968187998

[frenchlyric]

Hi NVNetters,

Just wanted to recommend these baby prep/care classes to any local mums expecting number 2.

I spent a lovely and informative evening meeting 3 other like-minded mums with older children the same age as mine and expecting at the same time. We recapped on lots of info, chatted about our experiences, concerns and hopes and Eilish shared some great tips.

It's a really lovely and informal way to get your mind in gear for the new arrival. It's also a quick way to establish a ready-made support group for coffees and chats in those early days, as well as buddies for attending various classes too further down the line!

Definitely a good thing to do so if you're considering doing something to prepare, I'd recommend this! xxx

[ESA]

Just thought I'd update the classes coming up by age gap and some recent reviews.
If you'd like more detail or help with the most suitable class based on others booked, pls email me on info@thebabycarecompany.co.uk , thanks Eilish
19th August 1-2 year gap
26th August 2-3 year gap

3rd September 3yr+ gap
10th September 1-2 year gap
15th September 2-3 year gap

1st October 3yr+ gap
8th October 1-2 year gap
15th October 2-3yr gap

Recent class reviews..
Great, informative class. Highly recommended if you are expecting your 2nd. Feeling a lot more reassured about looking after 2.
(July 2014,Leigh Skeate)

Excellent succinct tips, and a comprehensive covering of all essential topics, thank you!!
(July 2014,Rachel Ellis)

A great overview of the key areas to be reminded of in a warm, open environment. Great meeting other mums going through the same thing with a child at a similar age gap.
(June 2014, C Dyson))

Really relaxed atmosphere and very easy to talk openly. Lots of helpful reminders and now feel really excited! Reminder of the needs of a newborn and nice ideas for how to entertain my toddler. Nice to have some time focusing on the fact I will be shortly having another.
(June 2014, L Duffield)