Feb 8, 2022 · As a NICU nurse, my favorite part of my job is helping parents understand how to care for NICU babies at home. Here’s what you need to know. Your NICU baby must meet several milestones before they’re discharged from the hospital: 1. …

Feb 25, 2020 · Having a preemie in the NICU can be stressful, and you may be worried about making the transition from NICU to home. We answer seven common questions parents of preemies ask their neonatologist.

Jan 27, 2023 · Before bringing your preemie home from the hospital, talk with their neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) team about keeping your baby healthy and safe at home. In addition to basic supplies, for example, it's important to have a safe sleep space for all naps and at night.

Oct 19, 2023 · If babies end up needing intensive care, it can crush the joy of expecting to take a baby home. Dr. Harrell-Washington said it’s so important to have emotional support during these times — family, friends and other NICU parents can help.

Oct 1, 2023 · Your baby is finally ready to come home. Turn your nervous energy into positive action. Make a checklist for what you and your baby need before leaving the hospital so that you can create a safe home environment. Here's a list of items to get you started.

Baby Steps to Home was created to standardize the discharge pathway NICU nurses use to educate parents about their baby’s condition and prepare them to take their baby home. In each step, nurses will find evidence-based PDFs for their own education and easy-to-understand, editable documents that can be printed and handed to parents following ...

It can be hard to get used to being at home with your baby after a stay in the newborn intensive care unit (also called NICU). You and your partner may have lots of different feelings about caring for your baby outside the hospital.

Train to Home by the National Health Service (NHS) The National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) created Baby Steps to Home to help standardize the discharge pathway and parent teaching that happens during the baby’s stay in the NICU. Preparing My Home For My New Baby from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

NICU staff can help you get ready to take your baby home from the NICU. Learn how to use medical equipment, give your baby medicine and care for her at home.

Parents whose babies are admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) need support. Whether their baby’s stay is brief or long, uncomplicated or complex, a NICU stay changes how they care for their infant and how they will parent once they are discharged.