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Preemie care at home
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Bathing your preterm baby
Your baby's sleep
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Preemie care at home
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Challenges & support

A baby happily crawling on the floor, showing developmental progress.

Understand the challenges of preemie care at home and discover resources for finding support.

Feeding your baby at home

Parents feeding a baby solid food in a home kitchen setting.

Feeding a preemie can be challenging. Get tips on how to make it easier after discharge from the neonatal unit.

Bathing your preterm baby

Close-up of a baby’s feet in water during a gentle bath.

Follow this guide on safely bathing your preemie, with tips on water temperature, handling, and skincare.

Your baby's sleep

Newborn baby smiling with a moose soft toy.

Create a safe, comfortable sleep environment for your preemie with expert tips on sleep positioning.

Signs that your baby might be unwell

Close-up of thermometer showing baby’s temperature.

Recognise early signs of sickness in your baby and know when to seek medical care after dischrage from the NICU.

Medical care and equipment

Find out what medical care and equipment you may need to care for your baby at home.

Suitability of the environment

Parents sitting on a bed while bonding with their newborn baby.

Get practical tips to make your home a safe, welcoming space for your baby after the neonatal unit.

Pets

Mother holding her baby while seated on a chair.

Make sure your baby is safe and healthy around your pets coming home from the neonatal unit.

Visits from family and friends

Grandmother and mother bonding with a newborn baby together.

Follow expert guidelines for safe family visits after NICU discharge to help protect your baby’s health while staying connected.

After having continuous care from healthcare professionals in the neonatal unit, it is important for you to learn how to take care of your little one at home, ensuring their continued growth and development in a loving and safe environment. Whether it is dealing with the emotional ups and downs, ensuring proper feeding techniques, or recognising when your baby needs medical attention, the information on these pages will be your companion through the early days of home care. 

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Global Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants

 

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