Scroll down for details on the following upcoming Special Events:

• Infant/Child/Adult CPR (Saturday, March 20, Boerum Hill)
• 2nd Time Moms Get Together, Brunch & Photo Shoot (Saturday, Apr. 10, Boerum Hill)
• Cherry Blossoms Family Photo Shoot Week at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Friday, Apr. 23-Friday, April 30)

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Infant/Child/Adult CPR

• PLACE: The Laughter & Language Studio, 139 Nevins St., Boerum Hill
• DATE & TIME: Saturday, March 20, 10:30 am-1:00 pm 
• COST: $80 per person; $150 per couple (prepayment required)
• RSVP:    brooklyn@babybites.net

• Would you know how to administer CPR or the heimlich to your baby should she need it?
• Did you take a course when you were pregnant but don’t really remember what you learned, and are interested in a refresher now that your little one is eating solid food?
• Are you an expectant or new mom and have not yet taken an infant safety and CPR course?

If you answered yes to any of the above, then we hope you will join us as the experts from Baby Be Safe teach us and/or refresh our memories on Infant Safety, CPR, choking, first aid, and babyproofing. This class is intended for moms, dads, grandmas, babysitters — anyone who watches your baby. 

You will learn the skills for prevention, recognition, and treatment for choking (Heimlich), respiratory, and cardiac emergencies (CPR) for infants, children & adults.

Each participant will be given a book by AHA for CPR and a safety/prevention/FA packet, which supplements the course. There will also be hands-on practice using infant and children mannequins.

Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to either learn for the first time or to brush up on your infant CPR and first aid skills. 

Please note, this is a non-certification class taught by licensed American Heart Association instructors.  (Certification is available upon request for an extra $10 and will take an extra 10 minutes — be sure to let us know — before the day of the class — if you wish to get certified).

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Second Time Moms Get Together, Brunch & Photo Shoot

 

• PLACE: The Laughter & Language Studio, 139 Nevins St., Boerum Hill
• DATE & TIME: Saturday, April 10, 10:30 am-12:00 pm 
• COST: $25 in advance/$35 at the door (please RSVP if you intend to pay at the door so we can plan accordingly)
• RSVP:    brooklyn@babybites.com

If you are either pregnant with your 2nd child or have recently given birth to your 2nd child, have we got an event for you!

 We are hosting a Second Time Moms Get Together, Brunch & Photo Shoot, where moms will have the opportunity to connect with other 2nd time moms, share advice and discuss many of the common concerns that arise when transitioning from 1 to 2, and enjoy a complimentary mini photo shoot with a professional photographer (after all, has anyone taken any shots of you pregnant with #2, or of you and your #2?  didn’t think so….)

While this event will not be a formal seminar, we will have an experienced mom of two in attendance who will moderate a conversation to discuss any and all issues that may be on your mind, including, but not limited to:

•  feelings that you may have as a result of caring for the new baby, and having less time to give to your toddler/older child
  
  
• how to plan for the birth/first few days/introducing #1 to #2
  
  
• best tips for easing the transition
  
  
• managing the exhaustion (how am I going to stay up all night with a newborn and then be ready for a 2 year old at 6:30 am?)
  
  
• sharing a room (when do I move my baby into his/her big sibling’s room and how do I do it?)
  
  
• positive discipline tips for your older child

We will poll the room so that we are sure to discuss the concerns that YOU may be having. 

While our conversation takes place, Melissa Lahring of MLKL Photography will have a mini photo station set up in an adjacent room and one by one, each mom will have the opportunity to get a mini photo shoot of her and her baby, or baby alone, or for those of you who are expecting, of your beautiful baby bump. Isn’t it about time someone took a picture of you and/or your precious #2?  We think yes!

Please note that the photo shoot is included with the cost of admission, but if you wish to order prints after the event, there is a charge for the prints.  To see samples of Melissa’s work, scroll down below.

Melissa’s BA in psychology and art along with her numerous years of experience in children’s art therapy and teaching contribute to her ease in interacting with children, newborns, and their families. As a photographer, Melissa possesses a creative eye to capture priceless moments and create beautiful images you will cherish forever.  

Bagels and fruit will be served. 

And every baby will take home a special little prize.

We are really excited for this event (and we’re happy to be hosting it on a weekend so that working moms can join us too).  We look forward to seeing you and your babies there. 

Babies under 1 welcome.  No toddlers allowed.

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Cherry Blossoms Family Photo Shoot Week at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

• PLACE: Cherry Esplanade at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 900 Washington Ave.
• DATE & TIME: Fri., Apr. 23-Fri., Apr. 30 (date and time to be scheduled by family with photographer) 
• COST: $200
• RSVP:    brooklyn@babybites.com

Springtime is almost here, and cherry blossom season is fast approaching!  Due to popular demand, we are once again offering our very special Cherry Blossoms Family Photo Shoot Week at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden with Brooklyn based critically acclaimed photographer Alice Garik.  Alice’s work has appeared in the New York Times and other highly regarded publications.  This is a unique opportunity to have photographs taken of your family by a talented artist in an unbelievable setting — the cherry blossoms at our beloved Garden.

For the discounted price of $200, you will receive:

• a half hour photo session
  
  
• 30 4×6 proof prints (15 b&w, 15 color)
  
  
• a CD with web size images
  
  

You will also have the opportunity to order extra prints for an additional cost.

Mothers and Fathers Day are not far away — what better gift for loved ones that a beautiful family photograph.

Please note that space is limited and last year, filled quickly.  Alice only has limited weekend slots available, so please be sure to RSVP early.

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Past Events:

We repeat our events throughout the year, so we like to keep some of our past events up so that you can see what we offer and let us know what you want us to plan in the future.  We always do our best to accommodate!

Taking Care of Mommy

• PLACE: Bend & Bloom Yoga, 708 Sackett St. (between 4th and 5th Ave), Park Slope
• DATE & TIME: Monday, January 25, 2:00-3:30 
• COST: $15 in advance; $20 at the door
• RSVP:    brooklyn@babybites.net

Congratulations on the birth of your baby!  Of course, as a new mom, you have been focusing all of your attention and energies on your little bundle of joy.  But what about you?  Who has been paying attention to mommy’s needs?

babybites Brooklyn is here to do just that.  We — together with Momasphere, who are co-presenting this exciting event with babybites — have put together “Taking Care of Mommy,” where we will have a lineup of professionals on hand (all certified/licensed in their field), each at their own “station,” to cater to YOUR needs (not baby’s — though baby is invited to attend, of course):

• a postnatal yoga instructor who will conduct a mini yoga session with you
• a physical therapist specializing in postnatal issues who will check you for diastisis and other common postnatal conditions and demonstrate ways that you can start to heal
• a professional Soho salon hair stylist who will consult with you on your best look & cut
• an acupuncturist/chinese herb practitioner who will discuss postpartum care from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, including herbal and dietary solutions to common health issues facing new moms.
• a postnatal fitness instructor who will perform mini drills with you and show you how to work out with baby
• a Babeland sex specialist offering tips and toys to help you reclaim your pre-mommy sexual desire
• a skin and makeup consultant who will offer samples to help you feel beautiful even when you are a sleep-deprived new mom 
• a photographer  who will be there to take a beautiful photo of you and your baby
• a postnatal certified massage therapist who will offer shoulder rubdowns
• a 2nd postnatal massage therapist who will offer shoulder rubdowns (so everyone gets a turn!)

This will not be a typical seminar.  Rather, moms will have the opportunity to move from station to station, experiencing each mom-focused activity and learning valuable and practical tips along the way.  Of course, moms will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the professionals. 

And that’s not all.  Each of our professionals will be donating their services as raffles so that:

• one lucky mom will win a free personal training session
• two lucky moms will win a free massage
• one lucky mom will win a free haircut
• one lucky mom will win a free package of skincare and makeup
• one lucky mom will win a new fun sex toy
• one lucky mom will win free photographs of you and baby

you get the idea….

Moms, its time to take care of you (even if its only for an hour and a half).  

We are really excited about this event and hope you are too —  we look forward to seeing you there!

babybites Brooklyn is thrilled to be co-presenting this event with Momasphere.  A portion of the proceeds from this event will go toward Children of the City.

More information on Some of Our Participating Professionals:

• Stephanie Severe is an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and Pre and Post Natal Certified through Annette Lang Education Systems.  With 7 years of experience in the fitness industry, she currently works as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor in Brooklyn, NY.
• Gopi Jhaveri, DPT, is the supervisor of the Women’s Health Physical Therapy Program at Metro SportsMed, which provides outpatient rehabilitation services in Brooklyn. She recieved her clinic doctorate degree in physical therapy, with a specialty in women’s health, from Stony Brook University.  She has specialized training in the treatments of pelvic floor disorders and lumbo-pelvic dysfunction.  
• Sarah Rivkin is a NY State licensed acupuncturist and nationally board certified practioner of Chinese medicine, specializing in the treatment of women and children with acupuncture, Chinese herbs, dietary therapy, and qi gong (therapeutic exercise). 
• Melanie Greene has been an art teacher and a freelance photographer for the past ten years.  She specializes in family and maternity portraiture, as well as custom graphic design.  
• Lara Kohn Thompson is certified in Hatha, prenatal/postnatal and therapeutic yoga and is a certified APOR practitioner.
• Millicent L Robertson is an Independent Consultant & Executive Area Manager for Arbonne International.
• Lucas Radcliffe is a former Soho stylist and Williamsburg dad who comes to your house to cut your hair and then cuts the kids’ hair for free!
• Lena Posner is a licensed massage therapist who specializes in prenatal and postpartum massage.  
• Christina Miller is a licensed massage therapist who specializes in prenatal and postpartum massage.