Caring For a Newborn| Baby Care Online Course
Overview
Caring for a baby can be both rewarding and overwhelming, especially for first-time parents or caregivers. This Baby Care Online Course is designed to provide the knowledge and confidence you need to care for a newborn or infant. You’ll learn essential baby care skills, including feeding, bathing, changing, soothing techniques, sleep routines, safety practices, and more.
Whether you’re preparing for your first child, supporting a family member, or pursuing a childcare role, this course offers a strong foundation to ensure the health and comfort of a baby. The flexible online format allows you to learn at your own pace — anytime, anywhere.
Description
This course is perfect for first-time parents, guardians, or anyone responsible for infant care. It covers the basics of baby care from day one, offering practical, step-by-step guidance to help you create a safe and nurturing environment. With expert tips and easy-to-follow lessons, you’ll feel supported every step of the way.
What is Baby Care?
Baby care includes the daily routines and responsibilities that ensure a baby’s health and comfort. These include feeding (breast or bottle), diaper changing, sleep training, soothing techniques, and creating a safe space. This course prepares you to handle these tasks confidently while promoting healthy development and bonding.
Course Content
Unit 1: First antenatal visit
- Introduction
- .The doctor’s visit
- The medical tests
Unit 2: Pregnancy
- Safe and healthy nutrition during pregnancy
- Preparing for your newborn
Unit 3: The delivery of a new born
- Natural Birth
- C-section
- Breastfeeding
- Formula Feeding
Unit 4: Caring for a baby after delivery
- Bonding with your newborn
- Sleeping routine
- Cleaning your newborn
Unit 5: The new-born up to one month
- One to four weeks
- Clinical visits and vaccination
Unit 6: Development milestones of one to three month old
- One-month-old to three-month-old milestones
Unit 7: Development milestones of to twelve month old
- Four-month-old to six-month-old milestones
- Seven-month-old to nine-month-old milestones
- Ten-month-old to twelve-month-old milestones
Unit 8: Other issues when taking care of a baby
- Introducing solids to a baby
- Danger signs when caring for a baby
- Activities to help baby develop
Accreditation
- Non-accredited: Short course only
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Access Period: 12 Months
