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The Snoedel

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 [...]

A Dose of Sweetness

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 Preemies Have Flat Heads?

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 [...]

Funny Faces

My preemie’s specialty is making funny faces.  From the time she was bout 6 months old she learned to make faces so people would laugh.  She’s such a joy – and takes after her father!  We have a silly household :).
Enjoy this gallery of funny faces!

March of Dimes

I was just thinking… I really should get involved with the March of Dimes somehow.  Embarrassingly, I’ve never done anything with the March of Dimes before and here I am trying to be an advocate for preemie babies!  I actually did try to contact someone once through the March of Dimes website, but never got [...]

We Have a Winner!

A winner has been chosen!  Thank you so much to those who commented and shared with all of us how your lives have been blessed by having or knowing a preemie baby.  I loved reading the responses and I appreciate you taking the time to think positively.  I believe that finding the good in hard [...]

It’s a GiveAway!

Dear Readers,  I’m excited to announce a giveaway, provided generously by Inktastic.com!  I have received some of their products and they are good quality, 100% cotton or organic cotton, and best of all they allow you to be creative and design your own cute baby clothes!  I had a lot of fun designing my own [...]

The “Mozart Effect”

I’ve heard numerous times about how listening to Mozart improves learning capacity and intelligence in children and adults. Here is an article about the “Mozart effect” and its benefit to preemie babies. I’m sure we could all benefit from playing Mozart more in our homes and at our preemie’s bedside. Enjoy!

By Serena [...]