If you're ready to learn exactly how to comfort and calm your baby while they're in the NICU, this guide is for you!
But it can be confusing to know what your role is as a NICU parent...especially if your baby is getting stressful NICU things done, like labs, heel sticks, or eye exams.
Babies in the NICU experience more pain, stress and overstimulation than other babies, but the hopeful news is...YOU can learn the strategies that buffer those negative moments.
As a certified NICU occupational therapist, I've helped hundreds of NICU families gain the skills needed to nourish healthier NICU experiences for their babies.
When everything related to your baby feels out of control, having an encouraging and empowering guide teaching you EXACTLY how to be there for your baby can make all the difference.
In this guide, you will...
✅ Know exactly what to do when your baby looks stressed
✅ Learn what to do when your baby gets NICU procedures, like eye exams or heel sticks
✅ Explore the process of comforting your baby, what options you have, and what your role is
✅ Learn the 8 most effective strategies for decreasing pain, stress and discomfort for NICU babies
✅ Learning activities to help you engage with your baby's bedside nurse or developmental therapist on this topic
Go from feeling like you're standing on the sidelines, to being involved in comforting and caring for your baby in the NICU.
Topics covered in this guide include:
✔ Introduction to Comforting Your Baby
✔ How to Know When Your Baby Needs Comfort
✔ Types of Uncomfortable NICU Procedures
✔ Strategies That Can Comfort Your Baby
✔ Hand Hug
✔ Sucking
✔ Repositioning
✔ Finger Hold
✔ Containment
✔ Skin-to-Skin Holding
✔ Swaddling
✔ Breast Milk
✔ Step-by-Step Guide to Comforting Your Baby
✔ Comforting your NICU Baby Cheat Sheet
✔ Learning Activity #1: Make a Comfort Plan for Your Baby
✔ Learning Activity #2: Comfort Checks with Your Baby
You don't have to do it alone. This guide walks you through the most supportive ways you can comfort your baby while they're in the NICU, and helps you grow comfortable and confident. No more second-guessing what your baby needs...you'll know!
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