Navigating the way home
This YouTube video is a story about the parent experience of going home with a premature baby.
Before you leave the NICU:
Ask the hospital if they offer visiting nurses that helps transition care to home. Hiring an experienced doula may also help but do inquire about the doula’s experience with preemies.
Keep in mind that some preemies will need a lot of follow-up care with physicians such as with eye, nose, throat doctor, dermatologists, kidney specialists etc.
There may be a nurse in your NICU with experience and expertise to check if baby’s properly fastened in the car seat before you head home. When in doubt, ask for help.
Helpful Carseat Links
Canadian Government Guidelines
Canadian Government Guidelines
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
American Academy of Pediatrics
Mayo Clinic
Michelle Pratt, CPST
Things to buy
Here are some helpful product links for premature baby gear that can make caring for your little one easier.
Feeding/Breastfeeding
Breast Pumps
Best Breast Pumps of the Year - Mom Loves Best
Bottles*
Best Bottles of the Year - Mom Loves Best
Education - Canadian Premature Babies Foundation
*Make sure to buy preemie bottle nipples as those do not often come with the bottles
Preemie Clothes*
Carseats
Best Car Seats of the Year - SafeWise
Best Convertible Car Seats of the Year - Babylist
NICU Journal
Our NICU Roadmap: A Daily Journal - Amazon