by Hand to Hold Staff | Sep 26, 2025 | NICU Life, Siblings
Having a baby in the NICU is difficult. More so when you also have other children at home. There is no way to protect your older children from the situation completely, but there are ways to help them navigate this unpredictable and uncertain time. • First step: Ask...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Jun 27, 2019 | Family Stories, NICU Life, Siblings
by Alexandra Lofton Photo courtesy Alexandra Lofton Being a sibling of a NICU baby is a very unique experience. For me it was a time of learning and excitement; however, it was also a very challenging and frightening period. Being an 8-year-old, I was filled with...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Mar 30, 2017 | NICU Life, Siblings
Sibling love is a tough journey for any family and even harder when you have a baby in the NICU. Learning to manage your own emotions, as well as the guilt and stress that comes with having a medically fragile child, can come at a large cost. When you add siblings...
