by Leigh Ann Torres | Jul 20, 2020 | NICU Life
Having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is difficult and stressful at any time. Having a baby in the NICU during COVID-19 only amplifies those feelings of fear and uncertainty as parents worry about what will happen if they get sick, or if they or a...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Jul 13, 2020 | NICU Life
One of the most common skin disorders for infants is diaper dermatitis, normally referred to as diaper rash. NICU babies are even more at risk for this condition since their skin is often not fully developed at the time of birth. It’s a condition to take...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Jul 6, 2020 | Medical Info & Resources, NICU Life
Our skin has many important functions. It plays an important role in sensation and tactile feeling (touch is the first sense to develop). It serves as a barrier to water loss in the body. Our skin also prevents irritants and toxins from entering the body and helps...
by Kathryn Whitaker | Jun 29, 2020 | NICU Life
This post was originally published in 2013 and has been updated to ensure the content is current and relevant for NICU families. One of your friends just landed themselves in the NICU. Let me guess. You want to help, but you have no idea what to say or what to...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Apr 21, 2020 | NICU Life
It’s National Volunteer Week! Making scent cloths for families in the NICU is just one way our community volunteers make a difference. Learn more about becoming a volunteer. No-sew scent cloths assembled by community volunteers Many parents envision bonding with...
