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Developmental Milestones

Nationwide Children's Hospital provides a number of resources, including videos, to help you better understand your NICU baby's milestones and stay involved in his or her developmental care. Read and watch what to expect.

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Your Child's Health Care Team

There are many different members of the health care team that you may meet in the NICU. Besides a bedside nurse, every baby has a NICU medical team managing the overall care of your baby. Each team is supervised by an attending neonatologist.

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Family Guidelines in the NICU/NSCU

We want to make sure your stay at Nationwide Children’s is comfortable. These guidelines were designed to make a safe environment for your baby here in the NICU/NSCU.

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Communication With the Health Care Team

Communication between you and other members of the health care team is important so your baby can receive the best care possible. We know that many parents can’t be here during the day, but we still want you to be able to communicate with other members of the health care team.

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Kangaroo Care

Kangaroo care, or skin-to-skin contact, is good for your baby for many reasons, like keeping your baby warm. This care was first used to keep babies warm in countries that did not have warmers or incubators.

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Developmental Milestone Checklist

This checklist helps you understand your baby’s movement, environment, and most importantly, what activities you can enjoy with your baby. Only do the activities for your baby’s developmental age or younger. Learn more about your baby's developmental milestones.

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Insurance Information

As soon as you can, talk to your unit social worker to discuss your baby’s insurance coverage and any financial programs you qualify for. Please let the doctor or nurse know if you have any questions regarding insurance.

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Sounds of Love

Parents—you are your baby’s favorite singer in the world. Even if you don’t think you can sing, your babies do and they want to hear you. Nationwide Children’s Sounds of Love program can help

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Allergy Shots for Your Child

You have allergies, and your doctor thinks allergy immunotherapy, or allergy shots, might help you feel better.

Resources for Caregivers of Children of Incarcerated Parents
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Resources for Caregivers of Children of Incarcerated Parents

Access tips to support children when a parent has been arrested, learn about programs designed to help families, and uncover strategies to support caregivers.

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