What do I need for my NICU baby?

The NICU will provide basic toiletries for your baby, but things like lotion and nail files will need to be brought from home as they are considered “cosmetic.” Having a few toiletries for yourself may also come in handy if you need to stay overnight. Baby lotion for your baby after a bath.

What preemie parents need?

Supporting parents of premature babies.

  • Celebrate as you normally would when a baby is born.
  • Offer practical help.
  • Support parents in whatever way they need.
  • Stay in touch with parents.
  • Say positive things about the baby.
  • Don’t expect to cuddle the baby.
  • Listen to parents.

    • What type of medical equipment do you use when caring for premature infants?

    What types of equipment are used in the NICU?

    • Heart or cardiorespiratory monitor. This monitor displays a baby’s heart and breathing rates and patterns on a screen.
    • Blood pressure monitor.
    • Temperature.
    • Pulse oximeter.
    • X-ray.
    • CT scan.
    • MRI.
    • Nasogastric tube or orogastric tube.

    What is a RAM cannula?

    The RAM Cannula is an oxygen delivery device that can be used as an alternative approach to deliver positive pressure. Together they have been successfully used to provide respiratory support in neonatal in-patient settings.

    What is a BiPAP device?

    It is commonly known as “BiPap” or “BPap.” It is a type of ventilator—a device that helps with breathing. During normal breathing, your lungs expand when you breathe in. This is caused by the diaphragm, which is the main muscle of breathing in your chest, going in a downward direction.

    What a preemie parent should not say?

    20 Things Not to Say to a Mom of a Preemie

    • He looks like a little alien baby.
    • I would have given up (broken down) by now.
    • Get him baptized; just in case.
    • What did you do wrong?
    • Why didn’t you try harder to carry your baby longer?
    • The hospital is the best place for your child.
    • You’re too scared of germs.
    • She’s so tiny!

    What should a preemie sleep in?

    Use a firm, flat, waterproof mattress for your baby to sleep on. Keep your baby’s cot or Moses basket in your bedroom for the first 6 months. Avoid co-sleeping with your premature baby.