New Parent Support Program (NPSP)

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Events

Would you like to connect with other expectant or new moms and dads? Are there questions you have about the birthing process or parenting a newborn? If so, join us for the New Parent Support group. Services include parenting/family/infant home visitation programs, breastfeeding instruction/support, parent and toddler/baby play groups, infant care, parenting classes and breast pumps loan program. The program also provides and supports four lactation stations at various sites on base for the exclusive use of nursing mothers who are returning to work.

Hands-On Baby Care-REGISTER

Meets the 4th Tuesday of the month. 12-2 PM. Hands-On baby care presentation and newborn safety including include safe sleep, swaddling, diapering, dressing, and baby shaking syndrome.  

Infant Massage-REGISTER

Meet from 10 AM-12 PM on various dates. Class series for babies and parents. Why learn to massage your baby? Infant massage is a wonderful way to experience how your baby communicates with you. Research shows that babies who are massaged:

  • May sleep deeper and longer
  • Spend more time active and alert for learning
  • Increase bonding and attachment to their parents
  • Relieve discomfort associated with gas/colic

 

"New to the Navy" App

The "New to the Navy" mobile application is for Sailors (Enlisted and Officers) who are fresh out of Boot Camp or Officer Candidate School and ready to report to their first command. The app answers common questions new Sailors may have on pay and personnel matters as they transfer to a school or to their duty station. Available for Apple and Android devices.