Affordable Online Baby & Toddler Course
Learn the skills families trust — from newborn care to toddler tantrums.
At The Au Pair Club, we know that caring for little ones takes patience, confidence, and knowledge. That’s why we created this short, practical Baby & Toddler Course so you can feel calm, capable, and trusted in any family home.
This course is just R600 (about $30 USD) and takes only 5 hours to complete. You’ll get lifetime access to the Au Pair Academy, a downloadable certificate you can use in interviews, and access to our Job Portal to find jobs.
Whether you’re caring for newborns or working with energetic toddlers, this course is the perfect way to upgrade your skills — and your job opportunities.
📆 Course Duration & Format
- Length: 5 hours total
- Type: Online, self-paced
- Device needed: Mobile, tablet, or computer
- Includes: Certificate, employment opportunities, childcare training
💲 Course Price
The Baby & Toddler Course costs just R600 (about $30 USD) and includes:
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📄 A professional certificate to boost your CV
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🕐 Lifetime access to your Au Pair Academy dashboard
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🧠 Real training in safety, care, feeding, and routines
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✅ Skills you can use with newborns, infants, and toddlers
- 🌍 Access to local & international job opportunities
🎓 What You’ll Learn
Here’s exactly what you’ll learn in the Baby & Toddler Course:
🍼 Understanding Child Development
- What is a Newborn?
- What is an Infant?
- What is a Toddler?
👶 Baby Health & Safety Essentials
- Understanding SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
- Newborn Stuffy Nose
- First Cold Care
- Managing Colic
- Temperature Management
- Infant Constipation
- Cradle Cap
- Stork Bite
- Managing Weight
- Necessary Vaccinations
- When To Call A Doctor
🧼 Baby Care Basics
- Umbilical Cord Care
- Newborn Circumcision Care
- Bathing a Newborn
- Caring for Baby Skin
- Car Seat Safety and Rules
🏡 Sleep & Soothing Strategies
- Comforting a Crying Baby
- The Baby Blues
- Soothing Baby With Music
- Co-sleeping with a Newborn
- Getting Baby To Sleep
- Exploring Baby Soothers
- Pros & Cons of Baby Soothers
🍽️ Infant & Toddler Nutrition
- Night Feedings
- When to Wean
- Toddlers Starting Solids
- Snacks for Toddlers
- Drinks for Toddlers
⏰ Daily Routines & Development
- Baby Routines
- Toddler Routines
- Baby Milestones
- Toddler Milestones
💪 Physical & Cognitive Development
- Baby Exercise
- Baby Hand Exercises
- Baby Yoga
- Tummy Time
🚿 Potty Training
- Potty Training Basics
- Knowing When They’re Ready
- Tips for Success
What You Get
- 📄 A Course Certificate: Add it to your CV to show families you’re trained.
- 🔍 Job Access: We will help you find local and international employment
- 🎓 Boost Your CV: Learn what makes families say yes.
- 📈 Increase Your Income: Trained au pairs are often paid more.
- 😎 Build Trust: Families prefer certified caregivers.
👩🍼 Who Is This Course For?
This course is perfect for:
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🌟 New au pairs or nannies caring for babies or toddlers
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🎓 Students or caregivers who want to feel more confident
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🙋♀️ Anyone working with children — no experience needed!
⭐ Trusted by 3,000+ Au Pairs
Join thousands of au pairs across South Africa and abroad who’ve completed our Baby & Toddler Course. Our students have:
✅ Boosted their income with real, recognised certificates
✅ Landed jobs within days of completing the course
✅ Built trust with families by showing they’re qualified and confident with little ones
Families will love your skills and will definitely choose YOU over other candidates to look after their little sunshines 🌈 😊
Are you ready to show families you’re the best choice?