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baby care

ESCO reuse: sector-specific

The procedures required to take care of children up to the age of 1, such as feeding, bathing, soothing, and diapering the baby.

baby care — the procedures required to take care of children up to the age of 1, such as feeding, bathing, soothing, and diapering the baby. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge.

Category: knowledge › child care and youth services Also known as: nannying, babysitting, infant care

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Frequently asked questions

What is baby care?

The procedures required to take care of children up to the age of 1, such as feeding, bathing, soothing, and diapering the baby.

What category of skill is baby care?

ESCO classifies baby care under the knowledge category, specifically in the child care and youth services subcategory.

How transferable is baby care between industries?

ESCO tags baby care as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is baby care the same as nannying?

Yes — baby care is also known as nannying, babysitting, or infant care. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn baby care?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands baby care and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.