Baby Care, Routines & Early Health
Baby Care and Development
Build confidence in supporting babies' care, development and wellbeing through responsive, nurturing early years practice.
Suitable for practitioners caring for babies from birth to two years.
Course Details
Everything you need to know before enrolling.
What You'll Learn
By completing this course, you will be able to:
✓ Understand how babies grow, learn and develop during their earliest years.
✓ Build secure attachments through responsive, nurturing relationships.
✓ Deliver high-quality everyday care that promotes wellbeing.
✓ Create safe, stimulating environments that encourage exploration.
✓ Support communication and early language development.
✓ Encourage physical development through movement and play.
Course Modules
Module 1: Understanding Babies' Development
- Development from birth to two years
- Developmental milestones
- Individual differences
- Learning through everyday experiences
Module 2: Building Secure Attachments
- Responsive caregiving
- Emotional security
- The importance of consistent relationships
- Supporting confidence and wellbeing
Module 3: Essential Care Skills
- Feeding and nutrition
- Sleep routines
- Personal care and hygiene
- Health, safety and wellbeing
Module 4: Creating Safe & Stimulating Environments
- Safe indoor and outdoor spaces
- Age-appropriate resources
- Sensory exploration
- Supporting independent learning
Module 5: Communication & Early Language
- Responding to babies' cues
- Developing communication
- Singing, stories and play
- Encouraging language development
Module 6: Physical Development & Movement
- Tummy time and movement
- Fine and gross motor development
- Active play
- Supporting healthy physical development
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
👶 Baby Room Practitioners
🧸 Nursery Practitioners
🏡 Childminders
⭐ Room Leaders
👩💼 Nursery Managers
🎓 Early Years Students and Apprentices
Certificate
📜 Certificate Included
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive a downloadable certificate which can be used as evidence of professional development and training.
The certificate can be downloaded immediately after successful completion.
Course Features
📱 Mobile Friendly
💻 Fully Online Learning
📜 Certificate Included
🎯 Interactive Learning Activities
🤝 Learner Support Available
📅 12 Months Access
⏱ Learn at Your Own Pace
🚀 Instant Access After Enrolment
Why Choose Stepping Stones?
🌟 Designed Specifically for Childcare Professionals
📚 Practical, Workplace-Focused Learning
🎯 Easy-to-Follow Online Training
💻 Flexible Learning Around Your Schedule
🚀 Instant Access After Purchase
📜 Certificate Included
🤝 Friendly Learner Support
💷 Affordable Professional Development
🏡 Trusted by Early Years Professionals Across the UK