New Parent Support Program provides gift baskets A baby is born at Fort Irwin, on average, once a day. After mom and baby go home, the New Parent Support Program here makes a delivery of its own with a “Welcome Home Baby Basket” gift. Stephanie Ferguson, a registered nurse with NPSP, Family Advocacy Program, meets the baby’s family at home and provides a free package of baby items and informational literature. Ferguson said baby items consist of diapers, lotion, shampoo, powder, wipes, a blanket and a bulb syringe. Parents receive information about infant care, providing a safe sleeping environment for a child, how to prevent shaken baby syndrome, and the “Love and Logic” class that teaches disciplining in a loving way. Other items in the gift pack include a “California First 5 Kit for New Parents,” a calendar for marking child milestones, books geared specifically to mom and dad, information about breast feeding, and information for mom about taking care after the baby is born. Ferguson explained that reaching out to mothers and families with newborns is the proactive approach to support a family’s endeavor of caring for an infant. Her goal is to provide information about NPSP services, which includes home visits and classes. Services are geared for families of children up to the age of 3. “What we want to do with this program is make sure that all new parents here on Fort Irwin have all the resources they need to become successful happy parents and a successful happy family,” Ferguson said. Ferguson also supports families who live off post. “If anybody hasn’t received a basket, and they have had a baby in the past couple of months, please give me a call so that I can come out and visit,” Ferguson said. She can be reached 380-4021 or 4470. (By Gustavo Bahena, Public Affairs Office)
Posted on: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 19:30:00 +0000
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