Preemie Parents & Co
Navigating the NICU
Navigating the NICU
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Welcome to your go-to guide for all things NICU! Created by a fellow NICU parent, Navigating the NICU is a practical roadmap designed to help you feel confident, informed, and empowered throughout your baby’s hospital stay.
Inside, you’ll find everything from must-ask questions and daily routines to bonding tips, packing lists, milestone ideas, and bringing-baby-home checklists—all written with love, encouragement, and a sprinkle of hope. Think of it as your comforting companion during one of life’s most challenging (and beautiful!) journeys.
Whether you’re just starting your NICU stay or preparing for discharge day, this guide is here to remind you: you’ve got this, and you’re never alone.
What's Inside?
What's Inside?
Everything you need to feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout your NICU journey!
Module 1: Welcome to the NICU
- Questions to ask your baby’s care team (doctors, nurses, and social workers)
- Sample daily NICU schedule
- What to pack in your NICU bag
- Tips for siblings & long-distance families
- Ideas to personalize your NICU space
- Keepsake items to collect along the way
- How to advocate for your NICU baby
- Self-care ideas and affirmations for parents
Module 2: Inside the NICU
- Who’s who in the NICU (and what everyone does!)
- Levels of NICU care explained
- Common terms, equipment, and procedures—broken down in simple language
- Common medical and respiratory conditions in the NICU
- Helpful tips for managing emotions and finding support
Module 3: You and Your Preemie
- Understanding your baby’s cues and signs of overstimulation
- Gentle ways to bond and touch your baby
- Celebrating milestones—big and small!
- Feeding tips and cue-based feeding guidance
- Kangaroo care 101 (plus alternatives when you can’t do skin-to-skin)
- Printable charts for weight conversion & breastmilk storage
Module 4: Bringing Home Baby
- Discharge requirements & questions to ask before leaving the NICU
- 'Car seat test & bringing-baby-home checklist
- Tips for those first few days at home
- Reflux & crying tips
- Setting healthy boundaries with visitors
- Developmental milestone tracker
Bonus Section: NICU Support Tools
- Glossary of common NICU terms & acronyms
- Quick-reference charts (feeding, growth, and care)
- Additional parent resources & community support links
Perfect For:
New NICU parents, grandparents, or friends looking for a thoughtful, confidence-boosting guide to support a family’s NICU journey. Whether it’s for yourself or as a heartfelt gift, Navigating the NICU is the perfect companion for this tender season.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping & Delivery
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Dimensions
Dimensions
Language : English
Print length : 79 pages
Item Weight : 9.3 ounces
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.18 x 11 inches
Questions, Comments or Concerns
Questions, Comments or Concerns
Please reach out to preemieparentsco@gmail.com with any questions regarding your order.
Bulk Ordering
Discounts available for bulk orders! Interested in bulk ordering to provide resources for the NICU families in your hospital? Send an inquiry email to preemieparentsco@gmail.com