Baby’s First Year: Online Parenting Class for New Moms and Dads
UNC Rex: Baby's First Year
Baby’s First Year: Your Trusted Guide
Feeling overwhelmed by baby’s first year? You’re not alone. This expert-backed, self-paced course delivers calm, clarity, and real-world advice—from feeding and sleep to milestones, postpartum recovery, and baby care essentials.
✨ What You’ll Learn click to expand
- Feeding essentials: breastfeeding, formula, and introducing solids
- Infant sleep science and how to set sustainable sleep boundaries
- Milestone-based play & connection strategies for ages 0–12 months
- Oral motor development, tummy time, and baby bathing tips
- Diapering basics, baby illness care, and safety must-knows
- Postpartum recovery: postpartum fitness, intimacy, and incontinence support
📦 Course Features click to expand
- Duration: 5 hrs 36 mins
- Videos: 52 short expert-led lessons
- Guides: 8 deep-dive video/text/digital modules
- Downloads: 22 tools and checklists
- Access: 12-month unlimited viewing
- Support: Ask our expert educators directly
- Format: 100% online and self-paced
📚 Bonus Resources click to expand
Alongside 22 downloadable resources included in your course, we also invite you to explore these popular blog posts—your sneak peek into the kind of expert-backed, real-parent guidance you’ll find inside:
- Sensorimotor toys and play ideas
- Breastfeeding: expectations vs. reality
- Exercising after birth & pelvic floor recovery
📥 Want the full set of expert tools? Enroll now to unlock everything—downloadable guides, milestone checklists, expert video support, and more.
🧑🏫 Meet the Educator Team click to expand
Created by the Nurtured Nest Team—parenting educators, healthcare professionals, and real parents. Our content is always grounded in research and real-life experience.
Meet the team behind the course right here.
Build confidence and connection through the first 12 months—one small step (and one great nap) at a time.
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Everything You Need for the First Year—All in One Place
✔ Preterm Infants
✔ Temperament
✔ Emotions
✔ Returning to Regular Activity & Exercise After Birth
✔ 6 Weeks + Postpartum Exercise Video Guide
✔ Early Postpartum Exercise Video Guide
✔ Postpartum Exercise Substitutions and Modifications
✔ Back & Hip Pain
✔ How To Recover Well During Postpartum
✔ Postpartum Support Guide
✔ What is the Pelvic Floor?
✔ Pelvic Prolapse
✔ Diastasis Rectus Abdominis
✔ Postpartum Pain During Sex
✔ Incontinence
✔ The Lowdown on Lube
✔ Being Intimate After Birth
✔ Diapering Basics
✔ Bathing: Nails & Teeth
✔ Bathing: Skin & Hair
✔ Caring for Sick Baby
✔ Childcare
✔ Childcare: Additional Options
✔ Feeding in the First Year
✔ Sleep Basics: Sleep Science
✔ Sleep Basics: Boundaries
The First Few Weeks
✔ Daily Flow: The First Few Weeks
✔ Breastfeeding: The First Few Weeks
✔ Formula Feeding: The First Few Weeks
✔ Diapering: The First Few Weeks
✔ Sleep: The First Few Weeks
✔ Sleep: What to Do When Nothing Works
0-3 Months
✔ Daily Flow: 0-3 Months
✔ Feeding Baby: When to Call a Doctor
✔ Sleep: 0-3 Months
✔ Diapering: 0-3 Months
✔ Tummy Time
✔ Play + Connection: Visual Play 0-3 Months
✔ 0-3 Months Milestones Guide
4-8 Months
✔ Daily Flow: 4-8 Months
✔ Feeding: On the Go
✔ Sleep: 4-8 Months
✔ Diapering: 4-8 Months
✔ Play & Connection: 4-8 Months Part One
✔ Play & Connection: 4-8 Months Part Two
✔ 4-8 Months Milestones Guide
9-12 Months
✔ Daily Flow: 9-12 Months
✔ Feeding: As Baby Gets Older
✔ Sleep: 9-12 Months
✔ Diapering: 9-12 Months
✔ Play & Connection: 9-12 Months
✔ Play & Connection: Additional Senses
✔ Oral Motor Development
✔ Setting Your Expectations When Starting Solids
✔ How To Choose Products
✔ Feeding Products Guide
✔ Is Gagging Normal?
✔ Infant Choking Rescue
✔ Conscious Baby Choking
✔ Traditional Weaning
✔ Baby Led Weaning
✔ Making It Work For You!
✔ Is My Baby Getting Enough?
✔ Fostering Self-Feeding
✔ What If My Child Becomes Picky?
✔ How To Help Undesirable Table Behaviors
✔ Integrating Speech and Language into Mealtimes
✔ Safe Sleep: Additional Resources
✔ Setting Adult Sleep Expectations
✔ Create a Safe Sleep Space
✔ Formula Types
✔ Ellyn Satter's Division of Responsibility
✔ Paced Bottle Feeding
✔ Formula Prep & Storage Guide
✔ Nursing Position Visuals
✔ Breastfeeding Positions Guide
✔ Meal Time Sign Language for Baby
✔ Baby Led Weaning First Plates: Photo Examples
✔ POST-BIRTH Warning Signs Guide
✔ Postpartum Preeclampsia Guide
✔ Medicine Dosage Chart
✔ 0-3 Months Milestones Guide
✔ 4-8 Months Milestones Guide
✔ Milestones 9-12 Months
✔ Printable Baby Gear Checklists
✔ Baby Gear Guide
✔ Questions to Ask When Choosing a Childcare Provider
✔ Questions to Ask When Picking a Pediatrician
✔ Baby's First Year Learning Objectives
Everything You Need for the First Year—All in One Place
✔ Preterm Infants
✔ Temperament
✔ Emotions
✔ Returning to Regular Activity & Exercise After Birth
✔ 6 Weeks + Postpartum Exercise Video Guide
✔ Early Postpartum Exercise Video Guide
✔ Postpartum Exercise Substitutions and Modifications
✔ Back & Hip Pain
✔ How To Recover Well During Postpartum
✔ Postpartum Support Guide
✔ What is the Pelvic Floor?
✔ Pelvic Prolapse
✔ Diastasis Rectus Abdominis
✔ Postpartum Pain During Sex
✔ Incontinence
✔ The Lowdown on Lube
✔ Being Intimate After Birth
✔ Diapering Basics
✔ Bathing: Nails & Teeth
✔ Bathing: Skin & Hair
✔ Caring for Sick Baby
✔ Childcare
✔ Childcare: Additional Options
✔ Feeding in the First Year
✔ Sleep Basics: Sleep Science
✔ Sleep Basics: Boundaries
The First Few Weeks
✔ Daily Flow: The First Few Weeks
✔ Breastfeeding: The First Few Weeks
✔ Formula Feeding: The First Few Weeks
✔ Diapering: The First Few Weeks
✔ Sleep: The First Few Weeks
✔ Sleep: What to Do When Nothing Works
0-3 Months
✔ Daily Flow: 0-3 Months
✔ Feeding Baby: When to Call a Doctor
✔ Sleep: 0-3 Months
✔ Diapering: 0-3 Months
✔ Tummy Time
✔ Play + Connection: Visual Play 0-3 Months
✔ 0-3 Months Milestones Guide
4-8 Months
✔ Daily Flow: 4-8 Months
✔ Feeding: On the Go
✔ Sleep: 4-8 Months
✔ Diapering: 4-8 Months
✔ Play & Connection: 4-8 Months Part One
✔ Play & Connection: 4-8 Months Part Two
✔ 4-8 Months Milestones Guide
9-12 Months
✔ Daily Flow: 9-12 Months
✔ Feeding: As Baby Gets Older
✔ Sleep: 9-12 Months
✔ Diapering: 9-12 Months
✔ Play & Connection: 9-12 Months
✔ Play & Connection: Additional Senses
✔ Oral Motor Development
✔ Setting Your Expectations When Starting Solids
✔ How To Choose Products
✔ Feeding Products Guide
✔ Is Gagging Normal?
✔ Infant Choking Rescue
✔ Conscious Baby Choking
✔ Traditional Weaning
✔ Baby Led Weaning
✔ Making It Work For You!
✔ Is My Baby Getting Enough?
✔ Fostering Self-Feeding
✔ What If My Child Becomes Picky?
✔ How To Help Undesirable Table Behaviors
✔ Integrating Speech and Language into Mealtimes
✔ Safe Sleep: Additional Resources
✔ Setting Adult Sleep Expectations
✔ Create a Safe Sleep Space
✔ Formula Types
✔ Ellyn Satter's Division of Responsibility
✔ Paced Bottle Feeding
✔ Formula Prep & Storage Guide
✔ Nursing Position Visuals
✔ Breastfeeding Positions Guide
✔ Meal Time Sign Language for Baby
✔ Baby Led Weaning First Plates: Photo Examples
✔ POST-BIRTH Warning Signs Guide
✔ Postpartum Preeclampsia Guide
✔ Medicine Dosage Chart
✔ 0-3 Months Milestones Guide
✔ 4-8 Months Milestones Guide
✔ Milestones 9-12 Months
✔ Printable Baby Gear Checklists
✔ Baby Gear Guide
✔ Questions to Ask When Choosing a Childcare Provider
✔ Questions to Ask When Picking a Pediatrician
✔ Baby's First Year Learning Objectives
Why Parents Love Learning with Nurtured Nest
✅ Expert guidance from certified educators who are also parents
✅ Self-paced learning you can revisit anytime
✅ 12-month access to refresh as your child grows
✅ Downloadable checklists, planners, and tip sheets
✅ Direct expert support when you need it
🎬 Want a closer look?
Click below to watch a sample video or preview our downloadable resources—no commitment required.
FAQ
Are there clinical studies to prove these courses works?
Extensive clinical research supports the benefits of perinatal education, including online, self-paced formats. Studies have shown that such programs can significantly reduce fear of childbirth, alleviate psychological distress, and enhance preparedness for labor. For instance, research published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research indicates that digital guided self-help mindfulness training effectively alleviates psychological distress among pregnant women and supports positive infant outcomes.
Another study in the Journal of Advanced Nursing found that web-based antenatal care systems can reduce maternal stress and improve self-efficacy during pregnancy.
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These findings underscore the effectiveness of online, self-paced perinatal education in supporting maternal well-being and enhancing childbirth experiences.
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How is a Nurtured Nest course different from an in-person class?
In-person classes can be great for asking specific questions or connecting with other parents — but they’re not always ideal for deep, reliable learning. That’s where Nurtured Nest stands apart.
| In-Person Class | Nurtured Nest Online Course |
|---|---|
| Experience varies by instructor and group | Consistent, expert-led content in every course |
| Topics may shift depending on who’s attending | Thoughtfully structured to cover everything you need |
| Often rushed or hard to fit it all in | Bite-sized videos designed for real-life attention spans |
| One-time session — hard to revisit info later | 12 months of access so you can come back anytime |
| Travel and scheduling challenges | Learn from home, whenever it works for you |
| Often $100+ | Affordable pricing, FSA/HSA eligible, financial help available |
Bottom line: If you want reliable, expert-backed education that fits your life and sticks with you when you need it — Nurtured Nest is here for you.
Our courses are more than just learning videos. When you enroll, you get:
✅ Expert-led video lessons — short, clear, and practical
✅ Downloadable guides & printables — like checklists, cheat sheets, and reflection prompts
✅ Access on your schedule — pause, revisit, or binge—it’s fully self-paced
✅ Real advice from real experts — all of our educators are licensed professionals and parents
✅ Direct support — have a question? Use the built-in chat to message our team and get personalized help
✅ Ongoing updates — as best practices evolve, so do our courses
It’s a calm, trusted corner of the internet where you can actually learn, ask questions, and feel supported—without the overwhelm.
Our videos are simple, clear, and intentionally scripted—because accuracy and efficiency really matter, especially during pregnancy and early parenting.
You’ll hear from real professionals and parents—not actors—who use a teleprompter to make sure nothing important gets missed. It’s not flashy, and that’s on purpose. We focus on giving you calm, trustworthy guidance without the overwhelm.
Everything You Need for the First Year—All in One Place
✔ Preterm Infants
✔ Temperament
✔ Emotions
✔ Returning to Regular Activity & Exercise After Birth
✔ 6 Weeks + Postpartum Exercise Video Guide
✔ Early Postpartum Exercise Video Guide
✔ Postpartum Exercise Substitutions and Modifications
✔ Back & Hip Pain
✔ How To Recover Well During Postpartum
✔ Postpartum Support Guide
✔ What is the Pelvic Floor?
✔ Pelvic Prolapse
✔ Diastasis Rectus Abdominis
✔ Postpartum Pain During Sex
✔ Incontinence
✔ The Lowdown on Lube
✔ Being Intimate After Birth
✔ Diapering Basics
✔ Bathing: Nails & Teeth
✔ Bathing: Skin & Hair
✔ Caring for Sick Baby
✔ Childcare
✔ Childcare: Additional Options
✔ Feeding in the First Year
✔ Sleep Basics: Sleep Science
✔ Sleep Basics: Boundaries
The First Few Weeks
✔ Daily Flow: The First Few Weeks
✔ Breastfeeding: The First Few Weeks
✔ Formula Feeding: The First Few Weeks
✔ Diapering: The First Few Weeks
✔ Sleep: The First Few Weeks
✔ Sleep: What to Do When Nothing Works
0-3 Months
✔ Daily Flow: 0-3 Months
✔ Feeding Baby: When to Call a Doctor
✔ Sleep: 0-3 Months
✔ Diapering: 0-3 Months
✔ Tummy Time
✔ Play + Connection: Visual Play 0-3 Months
✔ 0-3 Months Milestones Guide
4-8 Months
✔ Daily Flow: 4-8 Months
✔ Feeding: On the Go
✔ Sleep: 4-8 Months
✔ Diapering: 4-8 Months
✔ Play & Connection: 4-8 Months Part One
✔ Play & Connection: 4-8 Months Part Two
✔ 4-8 Months Milestones Guide
9-12 Months
✔ Daily Flow: 9-12 Months
✔ Feeding: As Baby Gets Older
✔ Sleep: 9-12 Months
✔ Diapering: 9-12 Months
✔ Play & Connection: 9-12 Months
✔ Play & Connection: Additional Senses
✔ Oral Motor Development
✔ Setting Your Expectations When Starting Solids
✔ How To Choose Products
✔ Feeding Products Guide
✔ Is Gagging Normal?
✔ Infant Choking Rescue
✔ Conscious Baby Choking
✔ Traditional Weaning
✔ Baby Led Weaning
✔ Making It Work For You!
✔ Is My Baby Getting Enough?
✔ Fostering Self-Feeding
✔ What If My Child Becomes Picky?
✔ How To Help Undesirable Table Behaviors
✔ Integrating Speech and Language into Mealtimes
✔ Safe Sleep: Additional Resources
✔ Setting Adult Sleep Expectations
✔ Create a Safe Sleep Space
✔ Formula Types
✔ Ellyn Satter's Division of Responsibility
✔ Paced Bottle Feeding
✔ Formula Prep & Storage Guide
✔ Nursing Position Visuals
✔ Breastfeeding Positions Guide
✔ Meal Time Sign Language for Baby
✔ Baby Led Weaning First Plates: Photo Examples
✔ POST-BIRTH Warning Signs Guide
✔ Postpartum Preeclampsia Guide
✔ Medicine Dosage Chart
✔ 0-3 Months Milestones Guide
✔ 4-8 Months Milestones Guide
✔ Milestones 9-12 Months
✔ Printable Baby Gear Checklists
✔ Baby Gear Guide
✔ Questions to Ask When Choosing a Childcare Provider
✔ Questions to Ask When Picking a Pediatrician
✔ Baby's First Year Learning Objectives
No manual? No problem. Knowledge will be your superpower.
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🧠 “Learning the science behind baby sleep helped me stop second-guessing everything and trust the process.” -
🙌 “I used to Google every little sleep problem—now I actually know what to do.” -
💡 "Understanding my baby’s cues and development has made parenting so much more fun!" -
👶 "Having a preterm baby was overwhelming, but this course helped me understand what to expect." -
🚆 "That express train analogy was spot-on - when those contractions started rolling in stronger and closer together, I knew exactly what was happening!" -
👶 "I thought we'd just learn about breathing techniques, but I learned how to be there 100% for my partner and our baby." -
💝 "Worth every penny. I actually feel prepared—not just for birth, but for what comes after." -
🔄 "Even when things don’t go as planned, I feel like I have a toolkit to handle it."
- 🧠 “Learning the science behind baby sleep helped me stop second-guessing everything and trust the process.” 🔄 "Even when things don’t go as planned, I feel like I have a toolkit to handle it."
- 🙌 “I used to Google every little sleep problem—now I actually know what to do.”
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💡 “Knowing what’s normal for baby sleep has made nights so much less stressful.” 💡 "Understanding my baby’s cues and development has made parenting so much more fun!" - 👶 "Having a preterm baby was overwhelming, but this course helped me understand what to expect."
- 🚆 "That express train analogy was spot-on - when those contractions started rolling in stronger and closer together, I knew exactly what was happening!" 💝 "Worth every penny. I actually feel prepared—not just for birth, but for what comes after."
- 👶 "I thought we'd just learn about breathing techniques, but I learned how to be there 100% for my partner and our baby."
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No manual? No problem. Knowledge will be your superpower.
🧠 “Learning the science behind baby sleep helped me stop second-guessing everything and trust the process.” - 🙌 “I used to Google every little sleep problem—now I actually know what to do.”
- 🔄 "Even when things don’t go as planned, I feel like I have a toolkit to handle it."
- 🚆 "That express train analogy was spot-on - when those contractions started rolling in stronger and closer together, I knew exactly what was happening!"
- 💡 "Understanding my baby’s cues and development has made parenting so much more fun!"
- 👶 "Having a preterm baby was overwhelming, but this course helped me understand what to expect."
- 💝 "Worth every penny. I actually feel prepared—not just for birth, but for what comes after."
- 👶 "I thought we'd just learn about breathing techniques, but I learned how to be there 100% for my partner and our baby."
97.7% of expecting parents search online for pregnancy info, yet 1 in 3 get no perinatal education.
82%
Decrease in postpartum anxiety
140%
Higher satisfaction with parenting
91%
Reduction in postpartum depression
Life is Better with Knowledge and Understanding
Whether you're preparing for your first baby or just looking for a few more helpful tips, understanding key concepts can make all the difference.
From creating a birth plan to managing the mental load and exploring doula-recommended positions—our expert articles and free tools support you through pregnancy and beyond.