For helpers, nannies, confinement nannies & grandparents · Singapore
Caregiver training in Singapore: newborn care & first aid for helpers
One page. Two essential courses. Three ways to book. Cradle Care teaches the everyday newborn care your helper will do a hundred times a week. First Aid for Helpers teaches what to do in the minutes that matter. Take either on its own — or both, and save $70.
Midwife-led
taught by midwives, nurse educators and first aid trainers
8.5 hrs
hands-on training, mannequins and real newborn practice
Tanglin Mall
small groups · English, Burmese and Bahasa on request
In short
Mother & Child's caregiver training in Singapore prepares domestic helpers, nannies and grandparents to care for a newborn safely. Cradle Care (SGD 290, one 2.5-hour workshop) covers everyday newborn care. First Aid for Helpers (SGD 260, six hours over two sessions) covers infant CPR, choking and accident prevention. Book either course on its own, or both as the Essential Caregivers Bundle for SGD 480 — a SGD 70 saving. Classes run at Tanglin Mall.
Three ways to book
Choose the training your family needs
Every option is bookable today. Each course stands on its own — the bundle simply covers both sides of caregiving for less.
Cradle Care
Everyday newborn care
Best for
Length
You get
$290
A new helper, nanny or grandparent who will handle the baby daily
One 2.5-hour practical workshop
A caregiver who can feed, bath, settle and safely sleep your newborn — and knows when to call you
SGD
Best value · most complete
Essential Caregivers Bundle
Everyday care and emergencies
Best for
Length
You get
$480
Families who want one caregiver fully prepared before the baby comes home
8.5 hours across three sessions
Both courses: confident daily newborn care plus a trained emergency response at home
SGD
$550 booked separately
First Aid for Helpers
Emergencies and prevention
Best for
Length
You get
$260
Any caregiver left alone with a baby or young child
Six hours — two three-hour sessions
A caregiver who can act on choking, CPR, burns and fever — and prevent the accident first
SGD
Not sure which one? Ask us on WhatsApp — tell us your baby's age and your helper's experience, and we'll tell you honestly what she needs.
Which training does your helper need?
A simple way to decide, based on what your caregiver will actually be doing at home.
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She'll be handling the baby every day
Feeds, baths, nappies, naps, settling. If that's the job, start with Cradle Care — it gets everyone in the house doing things the same way, the way you want them done.
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She'll be alone with the children
School runs, meal times, bath time without you home. Choose First Aid for Helpers so choking, a fall, a scald or a febrile seizure meets a trained response, not panic.
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Both — she's the main caregiver
A newborn plus a helper who is new to your home needs both sides: the everyday routine and the emergency. The Essential Caregivers Bundle covers them together for $480.
Cradle Care vs First Aid for Helpers
The two courses barely overlap. One is about the ordinary day; the other is about the day that goes wrong.
Showing Essential Caregivers Bundle
| Course feature | Cradle Care | First Aid for Helpers | Essential Caregivers Bundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $290 | $260 | $480 (save $70) |
| Duration | 2.5 hrs · 1 session | 6 hrs · 2 sessions | 8.5 hrs · 3 sessions |
| Safe newborn handling | Included | — | Included |
| Feeding & bottle preparation | Feeding cues, paced bottle feeding, burping | Bottle & food preparation safety | Both |
| Bathing & hygiene | Included | — | Included |
| Safe sleep & SIDS prevention | Included | — | Included |
| Soothing & comforting | Included | — | Included |
| Infant & child CPR | — | Hands-on with mannequins | Included |
| Choking response | — | Included | Included |
| Childhood injuries — falls, burns, wounds | Recognising concerns and when to call you | Included | Included |
| Poisoning & accidental ingestion | — | Included | Included |
| Kitchen & household safety | Sterilising & bottle hygiene | Full home risk audit | Both |
| Best timing | Before baby arrives, or in the first six weeks | Before the helper is left alone with the children | 2–4 weeks before your due date, or the first week with new help |
| Best suited for | Newborn caregivers & confinement nannies | Helpers caring for babies and older children | Your main caregiver |
| Booking links | Book Cradle Care | Book First Aid | Book the bundle |
Course one · SGD 290 · 2.5 hours
Cradle Care: newborn care training for helpers and nannies
We place enormous trust in the people who help care for our babies — yet without standardised training, the quality of that care varies widely. In one 2.5-hour workshop, midwives and healthcare professionals take your helper, nanny or grandparent through the newborn skills they will use every single day, with hands-on practice and open discussion throughout.
Who should attend
Domestic helpers, nannies, confinement nannies, grandparents and any family member who will care for a newborn. No prior training is required, and experienced caregivers are welcome — much of the session is a refresher against current guidelines.
When to book it
Ideally before your baby arrives, or early in the newborn phase — right after you hire a new helper or confinement nanny, so the routine is set correctly from week one.
What she'll learn
Safe handling. Lifting, supporting and carrying a newborn with confidence.
Feeding. Reading feeding cues, breastfeeding and bottle-feeding basics, paced bottle feeding, burping and keeping a feeding log.
Diapering & hygiene. Nappy routine, sterilising, and everyday household hygiene around the baby.
Bathing & cord care. Safe bath technique and umbilical-cord care.
Safe sleep. Cot set-up and SIDS prevention, with the guidelines explained plainly.
Soothing. Comforting techniques that work, and what "normal" looks like in the first six weeks.
Recognising concerns. Spotting signs of illness and knowing when to seek professional help.
Supporting parents. Adapting to your household, your preferences and a recovering mother.
After the workshop she can
Prepare and give a bottle at the baby's pace, bath and change safely, set the cot up for safe sleep, settle a crying newborn, keep a feeding record you can read at a glance, and tell you when something needs a doctor. Please wear comfortable clothing — the session is hands-on.
Course two · SGD 260 · 6 hours over two sessions
First Aid for Helpers: infant CPR and paediatric emergency training
Practical paediatric emergency response, built around what actually happens at home rather than textbook scenarios. Across two three-hour sessions your helper practises infant and child CPR on mannequins, works through choking, burns, bleeding and febrile seizures, and audits your home for the accidents that are easiest to prevent.
Who should attend
Domestic helpers, nannies and caregivers who are responsible for babies and children — particularly anyone who is left alone with them, even for an hour.
Private classes and languages
Private classes are available on request — useful if you want to train two helpers together, or run the session around your household's schedule. Training may also be available in Burmese and Bahasa; message us on WhatsApp to check availability before booking.
What she'll learn
Infant and child CPR. Practised hands-on with mannequins until the sequence is automatic.
Recognising an emergency. Telling a serious situation from a frightening one.
Choking response. Infant and child technique, back blows and chest thrusts.
Fever and febrile seizures. What to do in the moment and when to call 995.
Falls, head injuries, burns and scalds. Plus cuts, wounds and bleeding.
Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. Recognition and immediate response.
Drowning awareness and water safety. Bath, pool and condo pool risks.
Poisoning and accidental ingestion. Household chemicals, medicines and small objects.
Kitchen, food and bottle-preparation safety. Where most home accidents begin.
Prevention and protocol. A home risk audit and a written emergency-contact protocol for your fridge door.
After the workshop she can
Start infant CPR without hesitating, clear a choking airway, cool a scald correctly, keep a seizing child safe, decide when an ambulance is needed, and follow an emergency protocol that everyone in your household has agreed on.
Best value
Everyday care and emergency care are two different skills
Knowing how to bath a newborn does not teach anyone what to do when he stops breathing. Knowing infant CPR does not stop a bottle being prepared badly, a cot being made unsafe, or a fever going unnoticed. The two courses barely overlap — which is exactly why they belong together.
Most families book the bundle two to four weeks before their baby's expected arrival, or in the first week home with new help.
Cradle Care · 2.5 hrs
$290
First Aid for Helpers · 6 hrs
$480
$260
Booked separately
$550
You save $70
8.5 total training hours across three sessions
Everyday newborn care and emergency response, one caregiver
Same instructors, same venue at Tanglin Mall
Who teaches your caregiver
Vicky Ratnam
Midwife, Nurse Educator, First Aid Trainer
" The first time a helper deals with a choking infant should not be the first time she has seen one. We teach the situations you hope never happen, the way you would want a friend to teach them — calmly, clearly, with your hands on the work."
Mother & Child is a Singapore centre for growing families at Tanglin Mall, led by family physician and senior IBCLC lactation consultant Dr Mythili Pandi and staffed by midwives, lactation consultants, doulas and educators across 13+ care disciplines. Caregiver classes are taught in small groups, with mannequin practice for CPR and choking, and hands-on newborn demonstrations for feeding, bathing and safe sleep.
The practical bits
Where, when, what to bring.
Location
Tanglin Mall, Level 2
163 Tanglin Road
Singapore 247933
Private classes
Available on request for First Aid for Helpers — at the centre, around your schedule.
Request a private class.
Duration
Cradle Care — one 2.5-hour session
First Aid — two 3-hour sessions
Bundle — 8.5 hours in total
Languages & contact
Taught in English; Burmese and Bahasa may be available on request.
WhatsApp +65 9831 3745 · +65 6836 0063
Schedule
Weekday mornings and Saturday afternoons. Centre open Mon–Sat, 9am–5pm.
Ask for upcoming dates.
What to wear & bring
Comfortable clothing — some practice happens on the floor with mannequins. Bring a notebook and any questions from your household.
The honest answers to what parents ask us most before booking.
"Does my helper really need this?"
My helper already has childcare experience
Experience is not the same as current guidance. Safe sleep advice, choking technique and CPR ratios have all changed over the years. The course aligns what she already knows with what is recommended now — and with how your household wants things done.
Wouldn't an experienced confinement nanny already know this?
Many nannies are highly experienced. A refresher makes sure she is up to date with the safest current newborn practices before she takes care of your baby — and gives you both a shared vocabulary for the weeks ahead.
Can I book just one course?
Yes — Cradle Care ($290) and First Aid for Helpers ($260) are each available on their own, with no conditions attached. The bundle simply costs $70 less than booking both.
She's done a first aid course before
Most general first aid courses are adult-focused. Ours is paediatric throughout: infant and child CPR, infant choking, febrile seizures, bottle preparation and the accidents that happen in a Singapore home. If her certificate is more than a year old, the hands-on practice alone is worth the six hours.
Should parents attend instead?
These sessions are designed for the caregiver who does the work day to day. Parents are welcome to join, and many do — it is the fastest way to get everyone in the house doing the same thing the same way. If you want a course aimed at you, ask us about our parent classes.
Are private classes available?
Yes, on request for First Aid for Helpers — helpful if you have two caregivers to train or a schedule that group dates don't fit.
Message us and we'll arrange it.
Does Cradle Care overlap with First Aid?
No. First Aid covers CPR, choking and household safety. Cradle Care covers everyday newborn care — feeding, bathing, safe sleep and soothing. They are complementary, which is why the bundle exists.
Is it practical, or mostly theory?
Practical. CPR and choking are practised on mannequins; feeding, bathing, nappies and cot set-up are demonstrated and rehearsed. Discussion is encouraged throughout, and helpers are asked to bring their real questions.
Good questions. Clear answers.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cradle Care is a 2.5-hour newborn care workshop covering feeding, bathing, hygiene, safe sleep and soothing. First Aid for Helpers is a six-hour paediatric emergency course covering infant CPR, choking, injuries, poisoning and accident prevention. Cradle Care is for the everyday; First Aid is for the emergency.
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Booked separately the two courses cost SGD 550. The bundle is SGD 480, so you save SGD 70 and get 8.5 hours of training in total.
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Domestic helpers, nannies, confinement nannies, grandparents and any adult who regularly cares for a baby or young child in Singapore. Parents are welcome to attend alongside their caregiver.
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Cradle Care is one 2.5-hour practical workshop. First Aid for Helpers runs for six hours, split into two three-hour sessions. The bundle is 8.5 hours across three sessions.
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Two to four weeks before your baby's expected arrival, or in the first week after a new helper or confinement nanny starts — before she is left alone with the baby.
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Yes. Guidance on safe sleep, choking and CPR changes over time, and every household does things a little differently. The course updates her practice and aligns it with what your family expects.
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It is a practical six-hour paediatric first aid course covering infant and child CPR, choking, fever and febrile seizures, falls, burns, wounds, allergic reactions, drowning awareness, poisoning, kitchen safety and emergency protocols. For details of any certification issued, please ask us before booking.
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Yes — private First Aid for Helpers classes are available on request, which suits families training more than one caregiver or working around a fixed household schedule.
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Classes are taught in English. Training may also be available in Burmese and Bahasa on request — message us to check availability for your dates.
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At Mother & Child, Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road, #03-109, Singapore 247933. The centre is open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm.
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Comfortable clothing — some of the practice happens on the floor with mannequins. A notebook is useful, and she is encouraged to bring questions from your household.
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Book Cradle Care, First Aid for Helpers or the Essential Caregivers Bundle directly on this page, or WhatsApp us and we'll confirm the next available dates.
Bring the people who care for your baby up to the same standard.
One last thing
The same feeding routine whoever gives the bottle. The same cot, set up the same safe way, every nap. And someone in the house who knows exactly what to do in the first sixty seconds of an emergency. That is what this training buys you — not a certificate on the wall, but a calmer home.
Cradle Care
Everyday newborn care · 2.5 hours
$290
Essential Caregivers Bundle
Both courses · 8.5 hours · save $70
$480
Best value
First Aid for Helpers
Emergencies & prevention · 6 hours
$260
Still deciding? WhatsApp +65 9831 3745 — we'll help you choose, no obligation. Mother & Child, Tanglin Mall · Mon–Sat, 9am–5pm.