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CHD NICU Must Haves
18 items
By
Jamie Jones
NICU must haves from a mama who has walked the NICU path.
Sections
3
For Your Babe
For You
Self Care
For Your Babe
Kimono-style sides make for easy access around leads/wires
3-Pack Organic Cotton Long Sleeve Side-Snap Side-Snap Tops
Even if they’re small, they get cold. And yes, it still counts as dressing your baby.
Preemie : Baby Socks & Booties
Especially useful if you can’t feed yet but want comfort options. Check with your NICU about what's allowed.
MAM Preemies
For baby to hold during care time, or to keep your scent close.
Loveys For Babies
For scent transfer + kangaroo care Pro tip: Sleep with one on your pillow for a few nights so baby can smell you in the isolette.
Momcozy Softness Upgrade Muslin Swaddle Blankets
For You
Think easy pumping, kangaroo care, exhausted tears.
Womens Robes
Keep your toes warm and protected.
Fuzzy Non Slip Socks
Sometimes you just need to cocoon. Trust me, I know.
King Size Fleece Plush Blankets
Because hospital air is the driest place on Earth.
BruMate
You will spend a full day bedside without noticing.
Super Fast Charger
Write down procedures, questions, rounds updates. You will forget.
Book Bound : Notebooks
Discharge instructions, echo reports, cath lab printouts, feeding schedules, heart drawings, and all the receipts (emotional and literal).
Expanding File Folder
So you can talk to your people hands-free while holding your tiny warrior.
Best Cell Phone Stands
Self Care
You have to take care of you, Mama 🫶
Keep your lips moisturized
Balms
You'll be washing your hands constantly. Just trust me that you'll need to put all the moisture back in.
treatment for dry, cracked hands and cuticles
Good hair sometimes can fix a bad day.
Batiste Dry Shampoo: Refresh your Hair
Absolutely the best for a quick face wash
Facial Cleansers: Face Wash, Micellar Water & Bar Soap
You always need one in the NICU
Hair Ties
