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Parent Prep Academy

I want to extend a warm welcome to Parent Prep Academy and congratulations, soon to be parents and caregivers! My name is Dr. Michelle Grzybowski, I am a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a mom, with over a decade of pediatric and neonatal experience!

Parent Prep Academy was designed to provide caregivers with evidence-based and useful newborn information that is pediatrician and mom approved, to help ease caregivers into parenthood.

Parent Prep Academy offers an educational course which includes essential newborn information, infant CPR , and a car seat safety check. We also offer car seat/booster seat checks for older children. Did you know approximately 75% of car seats are used incorrectly?

The curriculum was designed to ensure parents feel confident once they get home from the hospital with their newborn. Investing in your learning and knowledge as a parent now, will help establish a healthy, safe environment for your growing family and create a solid foundation for future children. Parent Prep Academy offers personalized educational opportunities for caregivers, from the comfort of your own home, working around you and your partner’s busy schedules!

I look forward to working with you as you embark on this new chapter and again, congratulations!

Dr. Michelle Grzybowski

Services

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Intro to Newborn Essentials and Safety Course

$250.00

  • 3 part course taught by Dr. Michelle Grzybowski

  • All information covered in 1 session, over 3 hours

  • Designed for 2 primary caregivers

  • The class takes place in the comfort of your own home in a private session

  • Includes

    • Car seat safety inspection

    • American Heart Association Family and Friends CPR course covering infant CPR and choking

    • Educational session covering newborn diapering, feeding, breast feeding, formula feeding, sleep, and safety. All information provided is evidence-based, from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention

  • Additional caregivers are welcome for an additional $25 dollars per person

  • If not located in Denver, can perform an educational session online which includes a modified version of the Intro to Newborn Essentials and Safety course for $150.00. Would still recommend a formal infant CPR course and car seat check in your state.

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Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection

$50.00 per car seat

  • Did you know approximately 75% of car seats are used incorrectly? Car seat installation is confusing!

  • Individual inspection of your car seat to ensure it is installed correctly in your vehicle

  • Inspection occurs at your house

  • Car seat inspection takes 1-2 hours

  • Information regarding your specific car seat will be provided to ensure confidence when handling the seat

  • Can be performed on any car seat or booster seat for older children

Infant CPR

$75.00

  • American Heart Association (AHA) Family and Friends CPR course covering infant CPR

  • The class takes place in the comfort of your own home in a private session. Can perform CPR education online but would not include mannequin practice

  • Ensures caregivers can recognize signs of cardiac arrest and respiratory distress

  • Covers infant CPR including compressions, managing the airway, delivery of breaths, AED use, and infant choking maneuvers

  • The course includes verbal teaching, videos, written information, and mannequin practice

  • This course does not result in formal AHA CPR/BLS certification

  • The course lasts approximately 1 hour

  • The course is designed for 2 primary caregivers

  • Additional caregivers are welcome for an additional $25 dollars per person

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