BREASTFEEDING
AND
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MONTHLY POST PARTUM
MOM AND BABY GROUP
HELP AND SUPPORT WITH THE
TRANSITION OF RETURNING TO WORK
AND BREASTFEEDING
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415-833-3236
Car Seat Fitting Resource List
Please call ahead for availability
ALAMEDA COUNTY
AAA Berkeley (510) 898-7523
AAA Dublin (925) 479-7856 or 479-7840
AAA Hayward (510) 670-4406
AAA Newark (510) 360-3202
AAA Oakland (510) 301-3290
AAA San Ramon (925) 314-2616
Alameda County Health Department (510) 618-2048
Berkeley Police Department (510) 981-5980
Castro Valley CHP (510) 450-3821
Dublin Police Dept. (925) 833-6670
GenSafe (serving bay area) (510) 755-5485
Livermore Police Department (925) 371-4858
*Special Needs Certified
Oakland CHP (510) 450-3821
Highland Hospital-Oakland (510) 535-7648
San Leandro Police Department (510) 577-3205
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
AAA Antioch (925) 522-7966 or 522-7944
AAA Concord (510) 596-5319
AAA Express El Cerrito (510) 898-2077
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (925) 9413326
Danville Police Dept. (925) 314-3410
El Cerrito Fire Dept. (510) 215-4452 (Residents only)
El Cerrito Police Dept. (510) 215-4436 (Residents only)
John Muir Health Walnut Creek
(925) 941-7900 option 3
Martinez CHP (925) 646-4980
Moraga-Orinda Fire Dept. (925) 258-4525
Pinole Fire Dept (510) 724-8969
Richmond Fire Dept. (510) 307-8161
San Ramon Police Dept (925) 973-2700
Walnut Creek Police Dept (925) 943-5844 x7467
MARIN COUNTY
Marin County Car Seat Program (415) 473-2564
Marin CHP (415) 924-1100
Novato Police Dept (415) 897-4361
Precious Cargo (415) 497-6077
AAA San Rafael (415) 488-2901
Twin Cities Police Dept. (415) 927-5150
Heller’s for Children (415) 456-5533
NAPA COUNTY
AAA Napa (707) 252-5630
American Canyon Police Dept. (707) 648-0171
Napa CHP (707) 253-4906
Napa Police Dept. (707) 257-9459
Napa County CSS Prog. (707) 253-6188
Queen of the Valley Comm. Outreach (707) 251-2001
St. Helena Hospital, Birthing Unit (707) 963-6506
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY
San Francisco CHP (415) 557-1094
SAN MATEO COUNTY
AAA San Mateo (650) 572-5624
Belmont Police Dept (Residents Only) (650) 595-7400
Brisbane Police Department (415) 467-1212
Brisbane Fire Department (415) 657-4300
Central County Fire Dept. (Burlingame and Hillsborough
Residents Only) (650) 558-7600
Colma Police Dept. (650) 997-8321
Daly City Police Department (650) 991-8119 (once a
month)
Menlo Park Fire Department (650) 688-8400
Redwood City CHP (650) 369-6261
So. San Francisco Fire Dept. (650) 829-3950
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office (650) 257-3403
Sheriff's Office (coast side) (650) 573-2801
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital (650) 736-2981
*Special Needs Certified
Woodside Fire Dept. (650) 423-1406
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
AAA Gilroy (408) 847-9223
ACCESS – Good Samaritan Hospital (888)-724-2362
Gilroy CHP (408) 848-2324
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital (650) 736-2981
Milpitas Police Dept. (408) 586-2400
AAA Palo Alto (650) 798-3202
Sunnyvale Police (Residents Only)(408) 730-7179
San Jose CHP (408) 467-5400
Tiny Tots (408) (408) 408-866-2925
Please contact the Santa Clara County Health Department at (800)
310-2332 or San Mateo Health System (650) 573-3728 for more
information about car seat resources.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
AAA Watsonville (831) 768-4556
SOLANO COUNTY
Solano Car Seat Connection (707) 553-5543
Solano CHP (707) 648-4180
SONOMA COUNTY
Benicia Police Dept. (707) 746-4242
Rohnert Park CHP (707) 588-1400
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (707) 525-5300 x3264
Updated as of: 7/2014
Women’s
Hospital
maternal child health services
Child safety seat inspection stations
AAA
San Carlos Police Department
Redwood City
500 Elm St.
San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: 650-802-4277
Contact: Jessie Smith
20 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94062
Phone: 650-364-0620
Contact: Flora Estonillo-Abilo
Spanish Available
San Jose
5340 Thornwood Drive
San Jose, CA 95123
Phone: 408-629-1911
Contact: Amy Cannan
CA-Highway Patrol Redwood City
355 Convention Way
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: 650-369-6261
Contact: Christian Oliver
Packard Children’s Hospital
725 Welch Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: 650-736-2981
Contact: Benjamin Arias
www.carseatfitting.lpch.org
San Jose Police Department
1671 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126
Phone: 408-279-8383
Contact: Amarjeet Rai
English/Spanish speaking CPS technicians
For additional locations call 866-SEAT-CHECK
or visit www.seatcheck.org
Please note: Practice installing your child’s car seat
in your car before you need to use it. You can visit
any of these locations for reassurance that you have
installed it correctly. The car seat is one item that
you should be sure to obtain new, rather than used.
Car seats are frequently recalled because of product
flaws that could affect safety. By registering with the
manufacturer when you purchase a new car seat,
you can ensure that you will be contacted in the
event of a recall. Keep in mind, too, that if a previously used car seat has ever been in a car accident,
its safety properties may be compromised.
©2009 El Camino Hospital E-1913L_MCHSafetyInfo Sept09
2485 Hospital Drive Mountain View, CA 94040
650-940-7302 www.elcaminohospital.org/women
FIDO, MEET JUNIOR
How to acclimate your pet to your new bundle of joy
The only things Americans seem to love more than their pets are their kids. This can
become tricky, however, when pet precedes child. Getting your critter used to a new
pecking order in the house once a baby comes along can take some doing.
It’s all about setting expectations, maintaining an acceptable level of attention for the pet
and getting your animal as used to the baby as possible, as quickly as possible.
Preparations should begin months before the baby’s arrival. Part of it is attitudinal-if
your pet is used to being consistently lavished with attention, slowly wean it to a more
moderate level while making sure it still knows that it’s loved.
Discourage potentially dangerous habits-jumping on people or playful swipes of the
paws and keep nails trimmed in case that swat does eventually show up.
GETTING USED TO BABY
It’s always a good idea to prep your pet as precisely as possible. If you know somebody
with a baby, bring your pet to meet it and to get used to the smells and soundsespecially crying.
Once your baby is born, have somebody bring items from the hospital that carry the
baby’s scent, such as blankets or clothing. This will allow your pet to investigate at its
own pace, without the pressure of actually facing the child.
When you first come home from the hospital, if your pet is particularly eager to greet
you, do your best to accommodate it. Some people leave the baby outside with a
partner or friend while initially greeting the pet. You could also simply pass the baby off
to somebody else in order to give a few moments of dedicated attention to your animal.
Keep our energy level moderate and feel free to distribute treats as a method of
distraction.
At this point, you can introduce pet to baby. Maintain good behavior with gentle
reprimands if needed-for example, remove the pet from furniture while calmly intoning
that it can’t climb up like that around the baby. Conversely, if your pet doesn’t want to
approach the baby, don’t force the issue. This will only increase its anxiety, and could
ruin the goal of making interactions with the baby a positive experience.
Another method of introduction is to leave the baby in his or her car seat just outside the
front door and let your pet “discover” him or her on its own. This can elicit some sense
of ownership and warm feelings.
Try to give your pet attention in front of the baby on a consistent basis, as reassurance
that it still holds an important place in your heart. Also, give the baby attention in front of
your pet to get everybody used to the new reality of the house.
A BRAND NEW HOUSEHOLD
Pets have certain liberties in child-free households that don’t necessarily carry over once
a baby comes home. Furniture such as couches and chairs might be suddenly be offlimits, as might the entire baby’s room.
Double sided tape on the edge of the couch will discourage your pet from jumping on it
without the association of banishment. A gate in front of your baby’s room will allow your
pet to see what’s happening inside without feeling completely isolated and will let it grow
more accustomed to both baby noises and your behavior around the infant.
Set clear boundaries when doing things like nursing. Only set the baby down in places
where your pets are prohibited from going. And never leave a new baby alone with
dogs; even a surprised nip from a startled dog can do damage.
Try to keep up with your pet’s routines-continue walks, baths and even playtime if
possible-which will all help it avoid feeling like it’s been replaced.
As for possessions, efforts to scold a pet away from baby’s toys are fine, but get used to
the fact that your baby will probably lose some to an exploring pet. Conversely, once
your baby starts crawling, he or she might claim some of the pet’s toys in return.
Like everything else in a household of babies and pets, it’s all about balance.
Reprinted from “Fido, meet Junior”, by Cy Adler. All rights reserved.
INTRODUCTION TO PEDIATRICS AND BABY CARE
COURSE OUTLINE
THE “HOW/WHY/HOW COME” OF BABIES
ENJOY!
1. CONVERSATION WITH THE PEDIATRICIAN
a. How to choose your baby’s doctor
b. Hospital procedures-what to expect
c. KP resources-online and phone
d. Illness prevention-HAND WASHING IS BEST!!
e. Advice line 415-833-2200 24 HOURS
f. Questions!
2. HOW TO BATHE A BABY
a. Supplies
b. Hair care
c. Nail care
d. Umbilical cord care
3. Video-“Healthy Newborns and Newborn Care”
4. HOW TO DRESS A BABY
a. Things a Baby REALLY needs
b. Diapers/diaper area care
c. Clothing needs/clothing/bedding care
5. HOW BABIES SLEEP-or-“WHEN WILL MY BABY SLEEP THRU THE NITE?”
a. Back to sleep/First Candle/SIDS Alliance
b. Blankets, sleep positioners
c. Principles of safe sleep/AAP guidelines/www.cpsc.gov for recalled furniture
d. Pacifier use?
6. HOW TO FEED A BABY
a. Breastfeeding vs. formula feeding
b. Feeding cues/frequency of feeding
c. Diaper outputs
d. Bottle use/bottle styles
e. Burping
f. Feeding difficulties/jaundice
7.
WHY IS MY BABY CRYING?
a. Crying is normal
b. How to calm a fussy baby/tips/5 S’s
c. Swaddling
d. Video-“The Happiest Baby on the Block”
DISCUSSION WILL VARY WITH SPECIFIC QUESTIONS AND CLASS NEEDS
RESOURCES FOR DADS
BOOKS
Brady, Mark
the Most
Karp, Harvey
Chapman, Gary
Brott, Armin
Gerhardt, Sue
Hatkoff, Amy
Pruett, Kyle
Sears and Sears
A Little Book of Parenting Skills - 52 Vital Practices to Help with
Important Job on the Planet
The Happiest Baby on the Block
The 5 Love Languages
The Expectant Father; The New Father
Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes a Baby's Brain
You Are My World - How a Parent Shapes a Baby's Mind
Fatherneed: Why Father Care is as Essential as Mother Care for Your
Child
The Baby Book
WEBSITES
Craigslist baby section
noestrolls.com
ggmg.org
zerotothree.org
dadstayshome.com
Bay Area Father’s Group: fathersforum.com
National Center for Fathering: fathers.com
SF Dads Meetup: dads.meetup.com/75
whattoexpect.com
gratefuldads.com
PARENTING CLASSES
At Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco (call 650-742-2439):
1. Improving Toddler Behavior (age 1 through 3) Mondays 6:30-8, x4 sessions
2. Improving Child Behavior (age 4-12) Mondays 6:30-8, x 4 sessions
www.parentsplaceonline.org
www.naturalresources-sf.com
www.dayonecenter.com/education/parents.php
www.recessurbanrecreation.com/Recess_Urban_Recreation/welcome.html
www.talklineforparents.org
FINANCIAL
1. Nat’l Association of Personal Financial Advisors [fee-based]
napfa.org
800-322-4237
2. Financial Planning Association [percentage-based]
fpanet.org 800-282-7526
BIRTH GUIDANCE
San Francisco Doula Group
www.sfdoulagroup.com
PAID FAMILY LEAVE LAW in CALIFORNIA
www.edd.ca.gov/Disability/FAQs_for_Paid_Family_Leave.htm
CAR SEAT CHECK:
Seatcheck.org
866-seat-check
POISON CONTROL HOTLINE: 800-272-1222
This is now the phone number for every poison control center in the United States. Call this number
24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk to a poison expert. Call for poison emergencies or for any
questions about prevention or poison prevention.
5/2010