Resources

• Common Conditions Treated in the NICU
• American Academy of Pediatrics – About Preemies
  (Also, use the search term "premature babies" to locate more information.)
  • Car Seats for Children with Special Needs - Premature Babies
    • Golisano Children's Hospital Care Seat Loaner Program
  • Premature Babies: Special Health Issues

NICU Family Support

Parents of previous NICU babies offer support for our current NICU families.

• Read more about the support program

Useful Apps for NICU  Parents

• The Zaky App
  The Zaky app keeps track of kangaroo care and provides a learning module written by experts.  It also tracks and logs other activities and developmental information and has a journal.
• Peekaboo ICU
  The Peekaboo ICU PREEMIE App is a tool made specifically for parents of preemies. Designed to inform, inspire, and engage parents as they navigate their way through the NICU. Peekaboo ICU PREEMIE offers parents an empowering and educational guide to prematurity.
• My Preemie
  MyPreemie App was created by experts and parents through Graham’s Foundation, and is designed to inform, comfort, organize, and engage preemie families to promote parent well-being and engagement in the NICU and beyond.
• Preterm Connect
  PretermConnect is a free mobile app that provides information on caring for a preterm baby, self-care, and local resources. App users can also connect with others going through similar experiences through the community forums. The app was developed by a team of researchers at Stanford University as part of ongoing research to better understand the risk factors for preterm birth.
• Hand to Hold
  The Hand to Hold mobile app provides convenience, compassion and connection to help support NICU parents' emotional needs during their journey. "Creating a mobile app is essential to help eliminate barriers to support for all NICU parents," said Kelli Kelley, Hand to Hold Founder and CEO and NICU parent.