Learning how to use the new car seat is often the last step in preparing for the arrival of a new baby. In the chaos and excitement before the baby is born, this isn't always done well or at all. Car seats often come with lengthy instructions that parents may not read or fully understand, causing many car seats to be used incorrectly. The Southlake Department of Public Safety provides expectant and new parents an opportunity to demonstrate the proper use and installation of a car seat.

Statistics that show infants and children are most often injured in homes and cars. This can be scary for any new parent. Do you know all the ways you can reduce your child's risk of being hurt from a preventable accident? Learn life-saving information by taking this online safety class! Spanning from infancy to early childhood, this class teaches car safety essentials, safe baby care, childproofing tips, accident prevention in and outside the home, and how to be better prepared for an emergency. Fun, interactive learning activities and instructive video clips help you learn about and apply essential safety guidelines. The class takes about 3 hours to complete.

Purpose: This class is aimed at helping expectant parents, new parents, grandparents, or caregivers set realistic expectations and learn essential infant care skills. Topics Covered: • Soothing Techniques: Methods to calm and comfort your baby. • Safe Sleep Guidelines: Best practices to ensure your baby sleeps safely. • Diapering: How to properly change diapers. • Car Seat Safety: Instructions on how to safely use car seats. • Feeding: Basics of feeding your baby. • Bathing: How to bathe your baby safely and effectively. Additional Benefits: • Parenting Tips and Resources: Valuable advice and resources to enhance your parenting skills. • Registration Fee: Includes participation for a partner.

Expecting a grandchild? This class is for you! While birth and babies haven't changed, what we know about them has. Now you can prepare yourself for your new role from the comfort of home. This interactive online class covers evidence-based changes in birth, breastfeeding, baby care, and infant safety, and it provides ways for new grandparents to offer support and assistance to the new family. Get ready to put the GRAND in grandparenting! The class takes about 2 to 3 hours to complete.