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NICU Must Have
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items My second baby was born two months early and spent two longgg months in the NICU.. an absolute nightmare but the best place for her to be! She is now thriving but these are some of the items I found helpful when visiting!
Get a nursing pillow with a removable cover!! We left this pillow in the NICU but with so many germs we took it home to clean. Having one of these is super helpful especially if your baby has lots of wires because you can use it for support so you do...
QUENESS Nursing Pillow & Positioner, Beige
LOVE how big these are! They were perfect to swaddle my baby in the hospital with all the wires and we still use them to this day in the summer as a light blanket!
Konssy Muslin Swaddle Blankets 3 Pack
Highly recommend this size! Nurses would use a sheet for their crib bed to especially for my reflux baby! Tried two different brands and all super comparable!
Ely’s & Co. Cotton Muslin Swaddle 2-Pack
Loved how we were just able to unzip the bottom to change her O2 monitor or a diaper etc. the nurses were able to have the cords go out because of the zipper
Mama Cheetah Organic Preemie Swaddle Sack 3-Pack
The ONLY items I would splurge on are these pajamas! The nurses loved them and they are so cute!
Little Sleepies Bamboo Baby Pajamas 2-Way Zipper
Most helpful item! Our baby didn't have an account so we could not review her medical information! Since you have so many emotions writing things down to remember or questions is super helpful, even if it's just on your phone but I am a write it down...
Baby's Daily Log Book - A5 Newborn Planner
Once baby was transferred to a regular crib brought this to setup to feel more like home. It would play music while we were there which helped drown out her alarms. Easy for NICU staff to use and move if needed
EVERLOVE Montessori Black & White Baby Mobile
My baby seemed to love this and it made me so happy!
3 Pack Scent Bonding NICU Bears for Infants
We got this for our daughter who is older to read to her to help her understand what was happening especially since she could not meet her sister because of their policy
Our New Baby is in the NICU
A friend got for us and we would reach it every night before we left to our baby as it was the hardest thing to do! Bring some books in to read to them during a visit helps them tremendously!
Goodnight NICU
ALWAYS GET THE DOUBLE ZIPPER NOT THE SNAPS! Lots of stores did not have preemie clothes so did a lot of next day Amazon shopping!
Simple Joys Baby Girls' 2-Way Zip Footed Sleep
Double zip of course and just a little thicker to keep baby warm once they leave incubator!
Simple Joys by Carter's Baby Girls' Fleece Sleep
Don't waste your time or money on outfits for your preemie! Just get a few long sleeve ones to keep them warm the nurses will use if they have lots of labs etc other than that just buy cute ones for milestones!
Simple Joys by Carter's Baby Girls' Bodysuit 5-Pack
The cutest fleece ones!
Simple Joys by Carter's Baby Girls' Fleece Sleep
They request no scent clothing for baby so we used this and it worked great especially cleaning out puke stains
Dapple Baby Laundry Detergent, Hypoallergenic, Fragrance Free, 50 fl oz (2 Pack)
Kept a few of these at the NICU. They would use one over the incubator to make it dark and then I would keep a few for when I would hold her out of it.
aden + anais Plush Soft Minky Baby Blanket
This one's for the moms! Get a few good zip up hoodies for kangaroo care! Make sure they aren't too thick the NICU is toasty!
Trendy Queen Womens Oversized Zip-Up Hoodie
Always brought one in with clean clothes I had washed and one was for dirty clothes I would take home! You learn to be big on sanitation
Tiny Twinkle Waterproof Wet Dry Bag 2pk
Not a necessity at all but wanted to comfort my baby so got it as a Valentine's Day gift
Nattou Plush Octopus Lapidou, 25 cm, Pink
Sleeper gowns in preemie size were also super helpful especially on lab days when they need to prick the feet for blood
Gerber Baby Boy and Girls 4-Pack Sleeper Gown
Cute option for DIY newborn photos in NICU
Galabloomer Baby Swaddle Blanket & Headband Set
Another cute set for DIY photos really just based on your taste!
DRESHOW Baby Swaddle Set for Girls, 4PCS
Staff loved knit blankets
Cozyholy Pink Chevron Baby Blanket 40x30
Kept these with me in case we wanted to try breastfeeding so did not get soaked while at hospital visiting for long hours
Momcozy Breast Milk Collector, Silicone, 2pcs
Created by a NICU mama herself this amazing panda creates a sense of comfort when apart. It has a recording device to speak, it antibacterial, and has a scent patch you can wear to get your scent!
Finn & Co. Gifts - Keeping You Close Even When You're Apart
Our hospital provided paci for baby but would always have to find a way to keep it in her tiny mouth. Brought this along and we were able to help stabilize the paci better for her and provided comfort!
WubbaNub Pacifier - Pink Bear
The one item I wish I got were these milestone cards! Looking back at photos I can't remember what was what but I'm just so proud of her I want to share her accomplishments!
NICU Baby Milestone Cards in Sun Pattern // Preemie NICU Baby Milestone Cards // Modern Neonatal Cards // Gender Neutral NICU Cards //