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Where knowledge meets
compassionate newborn care.
The first 28 days of a baby’s life are a remarkable period of transition, growth, and development. We provide professional education for people who want to develop their knowledge and skills in newborn and infant care.
Our story
Where experience
inspires education.
First 28 Newborn Academy was born from a passion for newborn care and a desire to share practical professional knowledge with others.
Through years of hands-on experience caring for newborns and supporting families, our founder recognized the importance of proper education and preparation for anyone working closely with babies during their earliest and most important stages.
Newborn care can look simple from the outside. Professional newborn caregiving requires understanding newborn cues, safe handling, feeding support, safe sleep, hygiene, communication with parents, documentation, and knowing when professional medical attention may be needed.
Our goal is to bridge the gap between interest and preparation, transforming knowledge into practical confidence.
Founder-led education · First 28 Newborn AcademyMeet our founder & educator
Jannen Darren
Lungay
Founder | Maternity Nurse | Certified Newborn Care Specialist
13+ years of newborn, infant and family care
With 13+ years of experience in newborn, infant and family care, Jannen Darren Lungay founded First 28 Newborn Academy to help caregivers develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed to provide safe, nurturing and professional newborn care.
Her experience working with newborns and families across different countries has shaped an approach centred on safety, observation, compassion, consistency and professionalism.
Academy team
Professional support
behind the learning experience.
Supporting Academy operations, administration, and organizational coordination.
Our name — “First 28”
Why the first 28 days matter.
The name First 28 represents the first 28 days of a baby’s life—the newborn period and a particularly important time for establishing safe, responsive, and nurturing care.
These first weeks are filled with adjustment. A newborn is adapting to life outside the womb while parents and caregivers are learning to understand and respond to the baby’s needs.
We chose First 28 as a reminder of how important these earliest days are—and how valuable informed, compassionate care can be during this time.
The first 28 days matter.Our mission
Empowering caregivers
through education.
Our mission is to provide accessible, professional, and evidence-informed education in newborn and infant care.
Our vision
Building a community of
knowledgeable professionals.
We aspire to grow First 28 Newborn Academy into a trusted international education platform where caregivers continue developing knowledge, sharing experiences, and improving professional practice.
Our core values
The principles behind
everything we teach.
Safety
The wellbeing and safety of babies are at the heart of everything we teach.
Compassion
We encourage caregivers to approach babies with patience, gentleness, respect, and compassion.
Professionalism
Professional newborn care requires responsibility, reliability, confidentiality, boundaries, and high standards.
Evidence-informed practice
Our education is informed by current knowledge, recognized professional guidance, and responsible practice.
Individualized care
Every baby and family is different. We encourage observation and respectful partnership rather than one-size-fits-all care.
Continuous learning
Becoming an excellent caregiver is an ongoing journey of curiosity, reflection, and professional development.
Our educational approach
Learn. Understand. Practice.
Observe. Reflect.
Our goal is not simply to teach you what to do. It is to help you understand why.
Learn
Understand the principles and knowledge behind newborn and infant care.
Understand
Connect knowledge to the reasons behind each caregiving practice.
Practice
Develop skills that can be applied appropriately in real caregiving environments.
Observe
Pay attention to newborn behavior, cues, routines, and individual needs.
Reflect
Evaluate caregiving practices and continue improving professionally.
Who we serve
Education for every stage of
the caregiving journey.
Our programs may be suitable for individuals at different stages of their caregiving journey.
Our commitment to learners
An educational experience
built around you.
A note about our education
Education that supports —
not replaces — professional care.
First 28 Newborn Academy provides educational and professional-development programs in newborn and infant care. Our courses are intended to complement—not replace—appropriate medical education, professional licensing, clinical training, or advice from qualified healthcare professionals.
Where a situation involves a baby’s health, illness, emergency, or medical concern, learners should follow appropriate medical guidance and seek care from a qualified healthcare professional.
Welcome to First 28 Newborn Academy
Your journey in newborn care
starts here.
Learn with purpose. Care with confidence. Support every beginning.