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NICU Must Haves
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items There is nothing comforting about your baby needing a NICU stay. These are some products I found got me through those really hard days. Whether you feel you need them or want to gift something to a NICU parent finding themselves living that nightmare...
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Spending hoursss in the NICU calls for physical comfort. Having something comfortable on my feet that we’re not bulking shoes (and can’t wear open toes), was key. Those hospital floors are slick so have a grip on the bottom is a must for comfy slippe...
Gripper Slippers - Bombas
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Having a dedicated notebook was key for me. Between logging feeds, pumps, phone call notes & just hour to hour happenings, writing it all down kept me organized.
Journal / Notebook
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A major thing to remember in the NICU is staying hydrated. You’re so focused on your baby, the beeping monitors, the wires, but you have to stay hydrated postpartum! I prefer freezing cold water so an insulated tumbler was key for me!
Stanley Tumbler
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The crescent style zipper is such a win for NICU babies. Once they’re allowed clothes, this design makes it sooo easy to change and adjust with all the wires.
Crescent Zippy
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The title says cloud for a reason. The softest blanket ever. It has a bit of weight to it so it’s super comforting (which is appreciated while you’re sitting in the NICU). I kept this on me my entire stay when I would visit our son.
Bamboo Cloud Blankets
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The NICU is quiet and loud all at once. Between the whispers and the monitors beeping, I needed to drown it out. Having my earbuds with me was a non negotiable. Music, audiobooks, podcasts, all were listed to during our NICU stay.
Earbuds
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The NICU has enough wires. I relied on a portable charger for my phone, kindle and headphones. This one in particular could charge 2 things at once and quickly.
Portable Charger