- Online infant care classes are available to new parents in search of immediate access and cutting-edge information about such issues as feeding, scheduling, medication and soothing. Offered online as a 24-hour resource tool, online infant care classes are ideal for working parents or parents with multiple children and busy schedules. By purchasing the online course, parents can use a password to access medical information any time of day or night for the duration of the course.
- Infant care classes are available online so they are available to anyone with an Internet connection. Some charge registration fees, while classes like Online Baby CPR are free (see Resources below). Infant care courses offer demonstration videos, how-to instruction, advice columns and tips and common techniques for new parents. Registration is required and parents will have access to all online materials throughout the duration of the course. All courses offer flexible scheduling as each parent determines how quickly to complete the course.
- In addition to basic care instructions, some classes also cover nutrition, behavioral management as well as how to transition an infant into a family of older siblings. Some sites, like Moms on Call, provide advice on a number of topics and offer online support to mothers (see Resources below). Other sites provide specific expertise, like CPR techniques or breastfeeding advice.
- Online infant care classes require online registration and a password in order to access online resources and tutorials. Most courses can be completed in 1 day or over the course of several weeks. Some online classes even offer on-call nurses and support staff to answer common questions or talk a mother through a difficult feeding. The site will specify if a nurse is provided.
- Online infant care classes should not take the place of advice provided by a medical professional. All new parents should consult a doctor if a baby experiences prolonged illness or bouts of sensitivity to a product or unease with a certain soothing or feeding technique. Always consult a professional and follow all instructions provided by your doctor or local hospital.
