Childcare for Babies

Practical guidance on childcare options including nannies, au pairs and nurseries. Topics include preparing routines, managing diets and what to pack.

Caring for a Premature Baby at Home
Caring for a Premature Baby at Home
Getting your premature baby home from hospital brings joy and worry, here's what you need to know about their first days at home.
Childcare and Baby's Diet
Childcare and Baby's Diet
How to make sure your chosen childcare provider feeds your baby the way you want, from newborn through solid foods.
Childcare and Baby's Schedule
Childcare and Baby's Schedule
How different childcare options affect your baby's sleep and feeding routines, and what to expect when making the switch.
Childcare Options for Babies
Childcare Options for Babies
Compare nurseries, childminders, nannies and au pairs to find the right childcare for your baby.
Choosing a Nanny for Your Baby
Choosing a Nanny for Your Baby
How to find and hire the right nanny for your baby by screening candidates carefully and asking the right questions.
Feeding Your Premature Baby
Feeding Your Premature Baby
Premature babies need different feeding methods depending on how early they're born, from IV lines to tubes to regular feeding.
Getting an Au Pair When Your Baby Arrives
Getting an Au Pair When Your Baby Arrives
Au pairs can work for baby care on a part-time basis, but they need proper training since most lack childcare experience.
How Do Premature Babies Fare in the Long Term?
How Do Premature Babies Fare in the Long Term?
Premature babies often face early health challenges, but most catch up developmentally and don't have lasting problems long-term.
Special Care Babies and Neonatal Units
Special Care Babies and Neonatal Units
When babies need hospital care after birth, neonatal units provide round-the-clock treatment for premature or seriously ill newborns.
What Happens if My Baby Is Born Prematurely?
What Happens if My Baby Is Born Prematurely?
If your baby arrives early, here's what to expect in the hospital and how premature birth affects newborn care.
What to Pack Taking the Baby to Nursery
What to Pack Taking the Baby to Nursery
Pack the right items for nursery by checking with your childcare provider about what they supply and what your baby needs each day.