Travel is not something you worry about while your preemie is in the NICU (unless, of course, NICU is far from home and you have to travel back at discharge). Bringing a preemie home, you get educated on germ prevention, hand washing and sanitizing, and keeping the baby away from crowds or even larger gatherings. You hear about Synagis shots, and how RSV may land your baby with fragile lungs back in the hospital. They tell you to limit exposure whenever possible. You get the picture, it’s best to keep the baby in a cocoon. [Read more]