Skin Deep Course
Infant Skin Conditions and Bone Health
Learn how to care for infant skin conditions and common bone related concerns.
This 45-minute live online session with NHS Consultant Paediatricians teaches you about your baby’s skin, joints and bones in the first year of their life.
Skin Deep Course
Infant Skin Conditions and Bone Health
Learn how to care for infant skin conditions and common bone related concerns.
This 45-minute live online session with NHS Consultant Paediatricians teaches you about your baby’s skin, joints and bones in the first year of their life.
Medically Focused Baby Skin and Bones Course
Skin Deep – Understanding baby skin, joints and bones
The Skin Deep course is a 45 minutes live online session with the ParentMed team, who are all Consultant Paediatricians practising in the UK. This expert-led session helps parents confidently manage infant skin conditions and understand healthy newborn skin care.
45 minute live online session with NHS Consultant Paediatricians
Focus on skin, joints and bones
Questions and Answer sessions
When and how to seek further advice and support
30 days of access to the recording of live online session.
What do we cover in the Skin Deep Course?
Our Skin Deep course is designed to guide you through identifying and managing common infant skin conditions, caring for delicate baby skin and understanding early bone development.
- Introduction to your baby’s skin and skeleton
- Advice to help identify skin problems in your baby
- Common skin problems in the first year of life and what to do about them
- Birthmarks
- Newborn rashes
- Nappy rash
- Eczema
- Cradle Cap
- Thrush (Candida)
- Viral rashes
- The skull (including plagiocephaly/skull flattening)
- Bone health in babies
- Myth busting
- Questions and Answers
General principles
- Our courses are delivered live by our experienced Consultant Paediatricians; Clare, Will and Munisha.
- Our presentation is clear and professional and uses many images and videos to help reinforce our messages.
- The courses are best viewed on a desktop or tablet but can be accessed via a mobile device.
- We will help you to understand the basic science behind baby body systems.
- We will guide you to be able to identify problems and we will advise about how and when to seek help.
- We use our experience as paediatricians and parents to give up to date, evidence based, practical and realistic advice.
- We will help to bust myths and use real life stories to support our teaching.
- We will build your confidence and allow you to relax and enjoy those first important moments and milestones with your little onep
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What will I learn about infant skin conditions in this course?
You will learn how to identify and manage infant skin conditions such as eczema, cradle cap, nappy rash and birthmarks. We will explain what is normal, what needs treatment and when to seek help.
Is this course suitable for first-time parents?
Yes, it is designed for first time parents as well as experienced parents who want clear, professional guidance on newborn skin care, skin issues and understanding how their baby’s bones develop in the first year.
How can I tell if my baby’s rash is serious?
We will teach you how to recognise different rashes and which symptoms should prompt you to speak to a GP or health visitor.
What is plagiocephaly and should I be concerned?
Plagiocephaly, or flattening of the skull, is common in infants. We will explore prevention strategies and use real life examples to educate parents.
Does the course cover bone development too?
Yes, we explain how your baby’s bones grow, how to support healthy development and what signs could indicate issues in the joints or bones.
Is this course interactive?
Yes. ParentMed classes include a live Q&A at the end of the session with the NHS consultant paediatricians where you can ask questions and get advice relevant to your baby’s needs.
Ready to Learn with NHS Experts?
Join the Skin Deep Course today for just £25.
You’ll get 45 minutes of live expert-led education
plus 30-day access to revisit the material at your own pace.
