Infant care may be something that you find difficult to find. For many people, its important for you to find just the right person. That means that you may have to go through a couple of different infant care providers to find the right person. Doing research ahead of time helps to minimize this.

Infant care requires someone with both experience and training, and is a highly specialized type of child care. Many infant care providers will come right to the home, making it easier for the family and the baby. In these situations the care provider may require mileage or other compensation for the time and cost of transportation.

Infant care may be provided by hospitals and clinics for first time mothers. Typically this service involves a home visit a few days after Mom and baby are released from the hospital. Nurses or home health specialists will answer questions and give new Mom's ideas on caring for newborns.