Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Baby, noun — an infant or very young child. Commonly referred to as bundle of joy; known to produce bundles of less than joyful things: burp cloths, smelly diapers, dark eye circles.
U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Whitney Tucker
Expectant mothers practice soothing techniques at the monthly Bundles for Babies class hosted by the Airman & Family Readiness Center at Cannon Air Force Base. The class provides financial and parenting information to soon-to-be mothers stationed at Cannon.
Thankfully, the Airman and Family Readiness Center at Cannon Air Force Base can arm expectant mothers and fathers with the must-haves for baby bliss.
The monthly Bundles for Babies class, hosted by the center in conjunction with Family Advocacy, provides financial and parenting information to soon-to-be mothers stationed at Cannon. At the end of the class, participants receive a "bundle" of goods for their little one, courtesy of the Air Force Aid Society.
"The bundle comes with a bath set, pack of onesies, burp cloths, bibs, crib sheets, a blanket and a couple other necessities," said Tom Hittle, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron. "It's a great starter kit for parents and ensures each newborn has these essential items."
Perhaps even more crucial, the information discussed in each class teaches parents to safely soothe fussy newborns, encourages attendees to prepare for the future, and points those in need of monetary or emotional assistance in the right direction.
U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Whitney Tucker
An expectant mother cradles a baby doll after learning to properly swaddle an infant. At the end of the class, participants receive a "bundle" of goods for their little one, courtesy of the Air Force Aid Society.
"Oftentimes, babies who cry for hours on end could be soothed relatively easily using the proper techniques," Hittle said. "We teach participants some of these physician-approved methods and warn against those that may cause harm to their infants."
"The class also offers financial advice that focuses on budgeting for your new baby from conception to college years," he continued. "It also affords a chance to find out what support programs are available on base and in the surrounding communities."
Classes are open to Airmen of all ranks and are not limited to first time parents.
"The Bundles for Babies class is an excellent opportunity for Airmen and their spouses to learn more about parenting, meet other expectant parents and receive a free gift for their baby," Hittle said.
For more information on the Bundles for Babies program, or to register for a course, call the A&FRC at 575-784-4228.
