Breastfeeding Basics
Preparing for a Successful Start
Breastfeeding can be a beautiful and natural process, it can sometimes feel overwhelming and mysterious, especially for first-time parents. Since most of what newborns do is eat and sleep, learning to feed your newborn so they can grow and thrive is one of the most important pieces of preparation you can do during pregnancy.
In this class we will explore many topics within the topic of breastfeeding, such as benefits of breastfeeding, pumping, milk supply, bottle feeding, and getting support.
Why Take This Class?
This class equips you with the knowledge and tools you need to make breastfeeding a smooth and enjoyable experience. Whether you're a first-time mom or an experienced parent, this class helps you feel empowered and prepared for this special bonding time with your baby.
Class Length: 2 Hours
Class Offered at :$120 per couple once a month at Little Seeds
Child & Infant CPR Workshop
Non-Certification Course
This hands-on, interactive class is designed for parents, caregivers, and anyone responsible for the well-being of children and infants. In a supportive and non-intimidating environment, you'll learn the essential lifesaving techniques to respond in the event of an emergency, including CPR for infants and children and how to assist a choking child.
Course Highlights:
CPR for Infants & Children: Learn the vital steps to perform chest compressions and rescue breaths effectively and safely.
Choking Response: Understand how to recognize and respond to choking in infants and children.
Interactive Demonstrations: Hands-on practice with mannequins and scenarios to build your skills and comfort level.
Non-Certification: While this class does not provide a certification, it’s designed to equip you with practical, life-saving knowledge for emergencies.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through each skill, answering questions and offering personalized support. By the end of the class, you’ll feel more confident and prepared to handle critical situations involving children or infants.
Whether you're a new parent, grandparent, or caregiver, this class will provide the peace of mind that comes from knowing you're ready to act in an emergency.
Classes are $150 per couple and offered monthly.
Newborn Care Class
Get to know your newborn, including how they may look and behave. You will learn about caring for their daily needs and keeping them safe and healthy. In-person session at Little Seeds in Lafayette.
Covers: health concerns, appearance, feeding cues, bottles/formula, crying/soothing, sleep, bathing, diapering, swaddling and supplies.
Includes a copy of Settling in With Baby, a book co-written by your instructor, Heidi Kate.
6:00pm-9:00pm
Taught by Brilliant Births Instructors at Little Seeds in Lafayette and Brilliant Births in Berkeley:
Heidi Kate- LCCE, AdvCD, AdvPCD, CLE, HBE, CAPEA
Keira Armstrong- MPH, CBE, HBE, CD, PCD
Understanding Newborn Sleep (Copy)
This comprehensive class is designed to provide new and expectant parents with a deeper understanding of newborn sleep, helping them navigate the challenges of the first few months.
Child & Infant CPR Workshop
Non-Certification Course
This hands-on, interactive class is designed for parents, caregivers, and anyone responsible for the well-being of children and infants. In a supportive and non-intimidating environment, you'll learn the essential lifesaving techniques to respond in the event of an emergency, including CPR for infants and children and how to assist a choking child.
Course Highlights:
CPR for Infants & Children: Learn the vital steps to perform chest compressions and rescue breaths effectively and safely.
Choking Response: Understand how to recognize and respond to choking in infants and children.
Interactive Demonstrations: Hands-on practice with mannequins and scenarios to build your skills and comfort level.
Non-Certification: While this class does not provide a certification, it’s designed to equip you with practical, life-saving knowledge for emergencies.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through each skill, answering questions and offering personalized support. By the end of the class, you’ll feel more confident and prepared to handle critical situations involving children or infants.
Whether you're a new parent, grandparent, or caregiver, this class will provide the peace of mind that comes from knowing you're ready to act in an emergency.
Classes are $150 per couple and offered monthly.
Newborn Care Class
Get to know your newborn, including how they may look and behave. You will learn about caring for their daily needs and keeping them safe and healthy. In-person session at Little Seeds in Lafayette.
Covers: health concerns, appearance, feeding cues, bottles/formula, crying/soothing, sleep, bathing, diapering, swaddling and supplies.
Includes a copy of Settling in With Baby, a book co-written by your instructor, Heidi Kate.
6:00pm-9:00pm
Taught by Brilliant Births Instructors at Little Seeds in Lafayette and Brilliant Births in Berkeley:
Heidi Kate- LCCE, AdvCD, AdvPCD, CLE, HBE, CAPEA
Keira Armstrong- MPH, CBE, HBE, CD, PCD
Labor Skills Workshop
Open to the pregnant person and her primary Birth Partner, an all level 2-hour workshop to help prepare for labor and birth.
Bloomers Cohort
At Little Seeds, we’re here to support you and your baby as they enter the exciting stage of growth and exploration. Our weekly in-person cohort sessions are designed for babies aged 1-2 years, offering a wonderful opportunity to bond with your little one while navigating their new developmental milestones.
Each week, we dive into a different topic, focusing on the key milestones of this stage. Our sessions offer guidance on nurturing your toddler’s expanding skills and provide activities that encourage motor, cognitive, and emotional growth.
Join us to create meaningful moments with your toddler, connect with other moms in the same stage, and build a strong foundation for your toddler’s development in a supportive, fun, and educational environment.
Blossoms (7-12) Cohort
Blossoms Cohort
(7-12 month olds)
At Little Seeds, we’re here to support you and your baby as they enter the exciting stage of growth and exploration. Our weekly in-person cohort sessions are designed for babies aged 7-12 months, offering a wonderful opportunity to bond with your little one while navigating their new developmental milestones.
Each week, we dive into a different topic, focusing on the key milestones of this stage—such as crawling, early language development, and social engagement. Our sessions offer guidance on nurturing your baby's expanding skills and provide activities that encourage motor, cognitive, and emotional growth.
Join us to create meaningful moments with your baby, connect with other moms in the same stage, and build a strong foundation for your baby’s development in a supportive, fun, and educational environment.
Seedlings (0-3) Cohort
Seedlings Cohort
(0-3 Month olds)
At Little Seeds, we offer a supportive space for moms and their little ones to connect, learn, and grow together. Our weekly in-person cohort sessions are designed for babies aged 0-3 months, providing an opportunity to bond with your baby while exploring key milestones during these early weeks.
Each week, we focus on a different topic, covering essential developmental milestones, baby care, and nurturing practices to support your baby’s growth. These sessions are a chance for you to bond with your little one, engage with other moms in similar stages of parenting, and create meaningful memories.
Join us in nurturing your baby’s first experiences while building a supportive community with other new moms.
In Harmony Music (Babies class)
At In Harmony Music, we’re committed to making every class a moment of connection and growth. We focus on active participation, making sure your child isn’t just learning music but experiencing it in a way that’s meaningful and fun. Research shows that this approach enhances brain development and overall well-being, not just for your child but for you, too. We’re here to walk this journey with you, to provide a space where you and your child can explore, create, and find joy in music.
Our Babies Only class caters to families with infants aged 0-12 months. Through tailored activities, we guide you in nurturing your baby's musical development and strengthening your bond through music. Your registration includes unlimited attendance to any Babies Only class, at any of our locations, anytime throughout the session!
By joining our Babies Only Classes, you'll:
• Engage your baby in a playful and secure musical environment
• Connect with fellow parents and caregivers while interacting with your little ones
• Benefit from expert instruction, empowering you to foster your baby's musical growth both in class and at home.
Sprouts (4-6) Cohort
Sprouts Cohort
(4-6 month olds)
At Little Seeds, we continue to support moms and their babies as they reach new milestones in their early development. Our weekly in-person cohort sessions are designed for babies aged 4-6 months, providing a chance for you to connect with your baby and other moms during this exciting stage.
Each week, we focus on a different topic, exploring the milestones and developmental changes typical for this age range. From baby’s first sounds to tummy time and early social interaction, our sessions provide valuable insights and practical tips to support your baby’s growth.
These sessions offer you and your baby an opportunity to bond, engage in developmental activities, and connect with other moms navigating similar experiences in their parenting journey.
Join us to create lasting memories with your little one and be part of a supportive community!
SIp & Script
Join us at Little Seeds Family in Lafayette, CA for a festive workshop of holiday fun and pretty lettering for beginners! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, in this workshop you’ll be learning an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. We will cover all the basics and get you ready to add those special lettered details to all your holiday tables, Christmas trees, hostess gifts, gift tags, holiday card mailings and more!
Music Together
The essential Music Together class, one that a child can attend from birth through age five—and through all nine song collections. This basic class follows the recommendations of child development researchers, grouping children of a variety of ages in one class. This approach fosters natural, family-style learning where younger children enjoy watching and imitating older ones; older children learn by leading younger ones; and adults are happy because the children in the family can go to class together.
Each child participates at his or her own developmental level in singing, moving, chanting, listening, observing, or exploring musical instruments. We welcome the whole family to join in this important family music experience, and any caregiver—parents, grandparents, nanny—can bring the child(ren) to class.
Each semester includes:
10 weekly 45-minute classes teaching a new song collection every fall, winter and spring.
New CD and MP3 download each semester with the songs, rhythm chantes, "play-alongs," tonal and rhythm patterns used in class.
Beautifully illustrated songbook with family activities to enjoy at home.
Postpartum Support Group Starts
Holding It All: Early Postpartum Support Group
In the early days of parenting, everything changes.
And not all of it is easy to talk about.
Led by a psychologist, Holding It All is a small, process based support group for caregivers in the early postpartum stage. It offers a warm, contained space to slow down, reflect, and talk openly about what this time is really like, including the changes that come with a new baby and the ways identity, relationships, and daily life can shift, alongside others who are in a similar place.
Parents come with their babies, and feeding, soothing, and caregiving are simply part of the rhythm of the group.
Sessions will be held on Wednesdays 11:00-12:15PM
Group offered at $180 for the 4 week series and will be capped at 8 members. Ideal for 0-4 months postpartum.
Next Group: Wednesday March 4th
Child & Infant CPR Workshop
Non-Certification Course
This hands-on, interactive class is designed for parents, caregivers, and anyone responsible for the well-being of children and infants. In a supportive and non-intimidating environment, you'll learn the essential lifesaving techniques to respond in the event of an emergency, including CPR for infants and children and how to assist a choking child.
Course Highlights:
CPR for Infants & Children: Learn the vital steps to perform chest compressions and rescue breaths effectively and safely.
Choking Response: Understand how to recognize and respond to choking in infants and children.
Interactive Demonstrations: Hands-on practice with mannequins and scenarios to build your skills and comfort level.
Non-Certification: While this class does not provide a certification, it’s designed to equip you with practical, life-saving knowledge for emergencies.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through each skill, answering questions and offering personalized support. By the end of the class, you’ll feel more confident and prepared to handle critical situations involving children or infants.
Whether you're a new parent, grandparent, or caregiver, this class will provide the peace of mind that comes from knowing you're ready to act in an emergency.
Classes are $150 per couple and offered monthly.
Seedlings (0-3) Cohort
Seedlings Cohort
(0-3 Month olds)
At Little Seeds, we offer a supportive space for moms and their little ones to connect, learn, and grow together. Our weekly in-person cohort sessions are designed for babies aged 0-3 months, providing an opportunity to bond with your baby while exploring key milestones during these early weeks.
Each week, we focus on a different topic, covering essential developmental milestones, baby care, and nurturing practices to support your baby’s growth. These sessions are a chance for you to bond with your little one, engage with other moms in similar stages of parenting, and create meaningful memories.
Join us in nurturing your baby’s first experiences while building a supportive community with other new moms.
Bloomers Cohort
At Little Seeds, we’re here to support you and your baby as they enter the exciting stage of growth and exploration. Our weekly in-person cohort sessions are designed for babies aged 1-2 years, offering a wonderful opportunity to bond with your little one while navigating their new developmental milestones.
Each week, we dive into a different topic, focusing on the key milestones of this stage. Our sessions offer guidance on nurturing your toddler’s expanding skills and provide activities that encourage motor, cognitive, and emotional growth.
Join us to create meaningful moments with your toddler, connect with other moms in the same stage, and build a strong foundation for your toddler’s development in a supportive, fun, and educational environment.
Blossoms (7-12) Cohort
Blossoms Cohort
(7-12 month olds)
At Little Seeds, we’re here to support you and your baby as they enter the exciting stage of growth and exploration. Our weekly in-person cohort sessions are designed for babies aged 7-12 months, offering a wonderful opportunity to bond with your little one while navigating their new developmental milestones.
Each week, we dive into a different topic, focusing on the key milestones of this stage—such as crawling, early language development, and social engagement. Our sessions offer guidance on nurturing your baby's expanding skills and provide activities that encourage motor, cognitive, and emotional growth.
Join us to create meaningful moments with your baby, connect with other moms in the same stage, and build a strong foundation for your baby’s development in a supportive, fun, and educational environment.
Newborn Care Class
Get to know your newborn, including how they may look and behave. You will learn about caring for their daily needs and keeping them safe and healthy. In-person session at Little Seeds in Lafayette.
Covers: health concerns, appearance, feeding cues, bottles/formula, crying/soothing, sleep, bathing, diapering, swaddling and supplies.
Includes a copy of Settling in With Baby, a book co-written by your instructor, Heidi Kate.
6:00pm-9:00pm
Taught by Brilliant Births Instructors at Little Seeds in Lafayette and Brilliant Births in Berkeley:
Heidi Kate- LCCE, AdvCD, AdvPCD, CLE, HBE, CAPEA
Keira Armstrong- MPH, CBE, HBE, CD, PCD
Seedlings (0-3) Cohort
Seedlings Cohort
(0-3 Month olds)
At Little Seeds, we offer a supportive space for moms and their little ones to connect, learn, and grow together. Our weekly in-person cohort sessions are designed for babies aged 0-3 months, providing an opportunity to bond with your baby while exploring key milestones during these early weeks.
Each week, we focus on a different topic, covering essential developmental milestones, baby care, and nurturing practices to support your baby’s growth. These sessions are a chance for you to bond with your little one, engage with other moms in similar stages of parenting, and create meaningful memories.
Join us in nurturing your baby’s first experiences while building a supportive community with other new moms.
In Harmony Music (Babies class)
At In Harmony Music, we’re committed to making every class a moment of connection and growth. We focus on active participation, making sure your child isn’t just learning music but experiencing it in a way that’s meaningful and fun. Research shows that this approach enhances brain development and overall well-being, not just for your child but for you, too. We’re here to walk this journey with you, to provide a space where you and your child can explore, create, and find joy in music.
Our Babies Only class caters to families with infants aged 0-12 months. Through tailored activities, we guide you in nurturing your baby's musical development and strengthening your bond through music. Your registration includes unlimited attendance to any Babies Only class, at any of our locations, anytime throughout the session!
By joining our Babies Only Classes, you'll:
• Engage your baby in a playful and secure musical environment
• Connect with fellow parents and caregivers while interacting with your little ones
• Benefit from expert instruction, empowering you to foster your baby's musical growth both in class and at home.
Breastfeeding & Bottle Feeding Support Circle
Join us weekly at Little Seeds for a welcoming, judgment-free feeding support group led by Dr. Kara, IBCLC and perinatal chiropractor. This in-person circle is a space for moms to connect, ask questions, and receive gentle guidance—whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, or doing a combination.
Each meet-up includes a short educational topic, open Q&A, hands-on positioning help, and optional weighted feeds to assess milk transfer for breastfeeding families. Bottle-feeding moms can receive support with bottle techniques, paced feeding, flow rates, and feeding transitions. Come as you are—every feeding journey is welcome here. Please bring everything you need to feed (feeding pillows, bottles, pumps etc.)
Sprouts (4-6) Cohort
Sprouts Cohort
(4-6 month olds)
At Little Seeds, we continue to support moms and their babies as they reach new milestones in their early development. Our weekly in-person cohort sessions are designed for babies aged 4-6 months, providing a chance for you to connect with your baby and other moms during this exciting stage.
Each week, we focus on a different topic, exploring the milestones and developmental changes typical for this age range. From baby’s first sounds to tummy time and early social interaction, our sessions provide valuable insights and practical tips to support your baby’s growth.
These sessions offer you and your baby an opportunity to bond, engage in developmental activities, and connect with other moms navigating similar experiences in their parenting journey.
Join us to create lasting memories with your little one and be part of a supportive community!
Music Together
The essential Music Together class, one that a child can attend from birth through age five—and through all nine song collections. This basic class follows the recommendations of child development researchers, grouping children of a variety of ages in one class. This approach fosters natural, family-style learning where younger children enjoy watching and imitating older ones; older children learn by leading younger ones; and adults are happy because the children in the family can go to class together.
Each child participates at his or her own developmental level in singing, moving, chanting, listening, observing, or exploring musical instruments. We welcome the whole family to join in this important family music experience, and any caregiver—parents, grandparents, nanny—can bring the child(ren) to class.
Each semester includes:
10 weekly 45-minute classes teaching a new song collection every fall, winter and spring.
New CD and MP3 download each semester with the songs, rhythm chantes, "play-alongs," tonal and rhythm patterns used in class.
Beautifully illustrated songbook with family activities to enjoy at home.
Postpartum Support Group Starts
Holding It All: Early Postpartum Support Group
In the early days of parenting, everything changes.
And not all of it is easy to talk about.
Led by a psychologist, Holding It All is a small, process based support group for caregivers in the early postpartum stage. It offers a warm, contained space to slow down, reflect, and talk openly about what this time is really like, including the changes that come with a new baby and the ways identity, relationships, and daily life can shift, alongside others who are in a similar place.
Parents come with their babies, and feeding, soothing, and caregiving are simply part of the rhythm of the group.
Sessions will be held on Wednesdays 11:00-12:15pM
Group offered at $180 for the 4 week series and will be capped at 8 members. Ideal for 0-4 months postpartum.
Next Group: Wednesday March 4th
Labor Skills Workshop
Open to the pregnant person and her primary Birth Partner, an all level 2-hour workshop to help prepare for labor and birth.
Seedlings (0-3) Cohort
Seedlings Cohort
(0-3 Month olds)
At Little Seeds, we offer a supportive space for moms and their little ones to connect, learn, and grow together. Our weekly in-person cohort sessions are designed for babies aged 0-3 months, providing an opportunity to bond with your baby while exploring key milestones during these early weeks.
Each week, we focus on a different topic, covering essential developmental milestones, baby care, and nurturing practices to support your baby’s growth. These sessions are a chance for you to bond with your little one, engage with other moms in similar stages of parenting, and create meaningful memories.
Join us in nurturing your baby’s first experiences while building a supportive community with other new moms.
Labor 101
In your Labor 101 class, the atmosphere is one of empowerment, education, and support, providing expectant parents with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the childbirth process with confidence.
The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including:
*Understanding the stages of labor and what to expect during each phase, including physical sensations and emotional changes.
*Preparing for labor, communicating birth preferences and pain management options.
*When to call for help when your less than 20 weeks along.
*When to go to the hospital after 20 weeks along.
*Interventions and Unexpected Outcomes: Participants are educated about common interventions and procedures that may arise during labor and delivery, such as inductions, fetal monitoring, assisted delivery (e.g., forceps or vacuum extraction), and cesarean sections. They learn about the reasons these interventions may be recommended, as well as their potential benefits, risks, and alternatives.
Throughout the class, there is ample opportunity for participants to ask questions, share their concerns, and engage in group discussions. The atmosphere is nonjudgmental, supportive, and inclusive, with a focus on empowering participants to make informed decisions that align with their individual preferences and values.
Class $225 and 2.5 hrs long offered 1x a month.
Bloomers Cohort
At Little Seeds, we’re here to support you and your baby as they enter the exciting stage of growth and exploration. Our weekly in-person cohort sessions are designed for babies aged 1-2 years, offering a wonderful opportunity to bond with your little one while navigating their new developmental milestones.
Each week, we dive into a different topic, focusing on the key milestones of this stage. Our sessions offer guidance on nurturing your toddler’s expanding skills and provide activities that encourage motor, cognitive, and emotional growth.
Join us to create meaningful moments with your toddler, connect with other moms in the same stage, and build a strong foundation for your toddler’s development in a supportive, fun, and educational environment.
Blossoms (7-12) Cohort
Blossoms Cohort
(7-12 month olds)
At Little Seeds, we’re here to support you and your baby as they enter the exciting stage of growth and exploration. Our weekly in-person cohort sessions are designed for babies aged 7-12 months, offering a wonderful opportunity to bond with your little one while navigating their new developmental milestones.
Each week, we dive into a different topic, focusing on the key milestones of this stage—such as crawling, early language development, and social engagement. Our sessions offer guidance on nurturing your baby's expanding skills and provide activities that encourage motor, cognitive, and emotional growth.
Join us to create meaningful moments with your baby, connect with other moms in the same stage, and build a strong foundation for your baby’s development in a supportive, fun, and educational environment.
Perinatal Meet & Greet
This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals who share a passion for supporting families during one of the most transformative times of their lives.
Seedlings (0-3) Cohort
Seedlings Cohort
(0-3 Month olds)
At Little Seeds, we offer a supportive space for moms and their little ones to connect, learn, and grow together. Our weekly in-person cohort sessions are designed for babies aged 0-3 months, providing an opportunity to bond with your baby while exploring key milestones during these early weeks.
Each week, we focus on a different topic, covering essential developmental milestones, baby care, and nurturing practices to support your baby’s growth. These sessions are a chance for you to bond with your little one, engage with other moms in similar stages of parenting, and create meaningful memories.
Join us in nurturing your baby’s first experiences while building a supportive community with other new moms.
In Harmony Music (Babies class)
At In Harmony Music, we’re committed to making every class a moment of connection and growth. We focus on active participation, making sure your child isn’t just learning music but experiencing it in a way that’s meaningful and fun. Research shows that this approach enhances brain development and overall well-being, not just for your child but for you, too. We’re here to walk this journey with you, to provide a space where you and your child can explore, create, and find joy in music.
Our Babies Only class caters to families with infants aged 0-12 months. Through tailored activities, we guide you in nurturing your baby's musical development and strengthening your bond through music. Your registration includes unlimited attendance to any Babies Only class, at any of our locations, anytime throughout the session!
By joining our Babies Only Classes, you'll:
• Engage your baby in a playful and secure musical environment
• Connect with fellow parents and caregivers while interacting with your little ones
• Benefit from expert instruction, empowering you to foster your baby's musical growth both in class and at home.