NICU survival bags...need ideas.

nkbapbt · Dec 24th, 2009, 11:24 AM

Hi everyone,

As my NICU gift drive has just come to a happy (and sad because its over and was so rewarding) end. I would like to keep doing things for the families of babies in the NICU. So I thought maybe a NICU "survival" bag would be a good idea.

I was thinking of putting things like a one time use camera, notebook w/pen, menus from the areas around the NICU, maps of the area (for out of towners), a book list, kleenex (is that a bad idea?), hand sanitizer, a list of where you can buy preemie items (I would make a preemie and full term bag) such as clothing and proper carseats, and lists of hotels/shopping/airports/transportation (maybe bus passes if I could pull it off).

And I am just wondering what else I could put in them? Or if you think any of my ideas so far are wrong or not suitable?

Thanks so much.

Merry Christmas ladies and babies!

embojet · Dec 25th, 2009, 16:23 PM

That is such a fantastic idea! Im racking my brains trying to think of other ideas, you seem to have it covered!

CazH · Dec 27th, 2009, 17:15 PM

HAND CREAM!!!! my hands were so so so so sore after all the washing when you go in and out of the ward!!!!!!

nkbapbt · Dec 27th, 2009, 19:09 PM

Hand cream is on the list! =)

Tegans Mama · Dec 27th, 2009, 19:21 PM

My LO wasn't in NICU, but she was in NSU (neonatal surgical unit) which I guess is similar. I agree that handcream would be great, hand sanitizer, list of local shops, local takeaway menus (those who deliver), list nearest bank points, notebook and pen, phone card (if you can wrangle that), a list of local restaurants (because I really needed time every now and then to relax when my LO was in hospital), puzzle books, mints, a toothbrush each, small tube of toothpaste and face cloth.

There are so many things that could be done to make the stays of LO's in hospital so much easier for the parents - it really is a very hard time

Foogirl · Dec 28th, 2009, 15:35 PM

A list of the NNICU "rules" Things like who can visit and when. Which of those visitors is allowed to touch or hold the baby. When are the quiet times and shift changes. This could also include a "FAQ" And a card with the Unit's phone number.

You could also do a map of the unit, and include things like locations of toilets, coffee / vending machines or water dispensers etc.

And of course a card with the web address for bnb!

Dec 24th, 2009, 11:24 AM	#1
nkbapbt Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 3,771	NICU survival bags...need ideas. Hi everyone, As my NICU gift drive has just come to a happy (and sad because its over and was so rewarding) end. I would like to keep doing things for the families of babies in the NICU. So I thought maybe a NICU "survival" bag would be a good idea. I was thinking of putting things like a one time use camera, notebook w/pen, menus from the areas around the NICU, maps of the area (for out of towners), a book list, kleenex (is that a bad idea?), hand sanitizer, a list of where you can buy preemie items (I would make a preemie and full term bag) such as clothing and proper carseats, and lists of hotels/shopping/airports/transportation (maybe bus passes if I could pull it off). And I am just wondering what else I could put in them? Or if you think any of my ideas so far are wrong or not suitable? Thanks so much. Merry Christmas ladies and babies!

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Dec 25th, 2009, 16:23 PM	#2
embojet Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 4,282	That is such a fantastic idea! Im racking my brains trying to think of other ideas, you seem to have it covered!

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Dec 27th, 2009, 17:15 PM	#3
CazH Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Posts: 119	HAND CREAM!!!! my hands were so so so so sore after all the washing when you go in and out of the ward!!!!!!

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Dec 27th, 2009, 19:09 PM	#4
nkbapbt Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 3,771	Hand cream is on the list! =)

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Dec 27th, 2009, 19:21 PM	#5
Tegans Mama Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sunny Derbyshire Posts: 12,008	My LO wasn't in NICU, but she was in NSU (neonatal surgical unit) which I guess is similar. I agree that handcream would be great, hand sanitizer, list of local shops, local takeaway menus (those who deliver), list nearest bank points, notebook and pen, phone card (if you can wrangle that), a list of local restaurants (because I really needed time every now and then to relax when my LO was in hospital), puzzle books, mints, a toothbrush each, small tube of toothpaste and face cloth. There are so many things that could be done to make the stays of LO's in hospital so much easier for the parents - it really is a very hard time

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Dec 28th, 2009, 15:35 PM	#6
Foogirl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Falkirk, Scotland Posts: 4,596	A list of the NNICU "rules" Things like who can visit and when. Which of those visitors is allowed to touch or hold the baby. When are the quiet times and shift changes. This could also include a "FAQ" And a card with the Unit's phone number. You could also do a map of the unit, and include things like locations of toilets, coffee / vending machines or water dispensers etc. And of course a card with the web address for bnb!

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