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Tips for Parents

Children's Hospital & Medical Center encourages parents to take an active role in their baby's care.  We understand those early days in the NICU may be overwhelming, but as you adjust there are things you can do to interact with your baby and be involved with his or her treatment.

• How you can help your baby grow and develop.
• Things to do with your baby when your baby is awake.
• What your baby's signs and behaviors mean.
• Questions to ask your doctor or nurse.
• Suggestions for active parenting while in the NICU.
• Supporting your baby when he needs a lot of medical attention.
• How to deal with your feelings/mixed emotions.
• Things to help make you NICU stay less stressful.