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I’ve just been introduced to a unique product called a Snoedel, pronounced “snoodle”. The name is of Dutch origin meaning “snuggle”, and it is a small fabric doll/blanket that provides aromatherapy for babies. According to it’s purpose, it’s recommended for babies in the NICU because the doll can be infused with the mother’s scent and [...]
So, my 27-weeker preemie was in the NICU past her due date, which the nurses had told me was a bit unusual. From the day we arrived at the NICU I received encouragement that my baby would be home before her due date, because most preemies were. I never lost hope of that, which is [...]
I just found some darling quotes about babies and thought I’d share them with you. I hope they bring a smile to your face as they did to mine. :)
A baby is born with a need to be loved – and never outgrows it.
– Frank A. Clark
A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights [...]
Why do people take their sick kids out in public? Are people just clueless? Thoughtless? Ignorant? Do they just not care about anyone but themselves? I just don’t get it.
One Sunday I went to nurse my newborn baby in a mother’s lounge, and as I entered two mothers in the room who were also nursing [...]
When I first arrived at the NICU I was brought to a large sink with a foot pedal for turning the water on. I was given an individually wrapped scrubber and nail cleaner so that I could wash my hands thoroughly, and told that I needed to wash my hands thoroughly all the way up [...]
Preemie Babies 101 is going to March for Babies! I invite you to join our team and walk with us or donate to our cause. We hope to make a difference and support research and education that will bless all mothers and babies now and in the future. Thanks for banding together with us to [...]
How many parents of NICU babies had to take a hospital burp rag and roll it up, tape the ends together, and place it under their baby’s head to keep their baby’s head from being too flat? How many had to buy a helmet after leaving the NICU, to continue rounding out their preemie’s head?
It’s [...]
I sometimes wonder if NICU nurses realize how huge of an impact they have on the parents’ NICU experience. There does not have to be a lot of interaction between parents and nurses if it’s not encouraged by the parents, but even still the attitude, gentleness, and concern a nurse has for each baby is [...]
