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$1,200

  • Beautifully-designed, 94-page guidebook (digital PDF) using parent-friendly, trauma-informed language
  • Commercial use license for your organization
  • English and Spanish translations

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Empower your NICU families with knowledge and improve consistency in communication at the NICU bedside. This guidebook centers on empowering family involvement in 4 areas: caring for your baby, communicating with your baby, comforting your baby, and connecting with your baby.

The Complete Born to Bloom™ in the NICU Guidebook

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**This product is a digital download and immediately available as a PDF upon purchase. Includes complete guidebook and individual guidebooks for each section. 

  • Introduction to Connecting with Your NICU Baby
  • Opportunities to Bond and Grow Closer to Your Baby
  • Calm Your Mind to Connect with Your Baby
  • Calming Activity #1: Breathwork
  • Calming Activity #2: Mindful Coloring
  • Calming Activity #3: Daily Journaling
  • Calming Activity #4: Creating a Routine
  • Calming Activity #5: Grounding
  • Calming Activity #6: Explore Self-Care
  • Positive Affirmation Cards

Beautifully-designed, 94-page guidebook that empowers NICU families to care, comfort, communicate, and connect with their baby

Applicable for every baby and family navigating the NICU, regardless of age or diagnosis

Commercial use license permitting unlimited printing and use within your organization

Color-coded sections to simplify teaching

Improves parent-provider satisfaction by simplifying and standardizing conversations at the bedside

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Connecting with Your Baby in the NICU 

English and Spanish translations included

Interactive learning activities NICU parents and providers can complete at the bedside together

Information consistent with current evidence, developmental, and trauma-informed care standards

Knowledge and conversation checkpoints to support learning and accountability between NICU staff and parents

Uses family-friendly, trauma-informed language


  • Introduction to Caring for Your Baby
  • NICU Rounds and Care Times
  • Medical Lines, Wires and Tubes
  • Simple Ways to Support Development
  • Diaper Changes
  • Dressing Your Baby
  • Holding Your Baby
  • Bathtime with Your Baby
  • Feeding Your Baby
  • Learning Activity #1: NICU Care Checklist
  • Learning Activity #2: My Baby's Medical Equipment
  • Learning Activity #3: Create a Calm Care Time
  • Learning Activity #4: Daily Care Journal

Caring for Your Baby in the NICU

  • Introduction to Infant Cues
  • Your Baby's "GO" Cues
  • Your Baby's "PAUSE/STOP" Cues
  • What to Do When You See Stress or Pain Cues
  • NICU Cues Cheat Sheet
  • Learning Activity #1: Decode Some Cues
  • Learning Activity #2: My Baby’s Cues

Communicating with Your Baby in the NICU 

  • Introduction to Comforting Your Baby
  • How to Know When Your Baby Needs Comfort
  • Types of Uncomfortable NICU Procedures
  • Strategies That Can Comfort Your Baby
  • Hand Hug
  • Sucking
  • Repositioning
  • Finger Hold
  • Containment
  • Skin-to-Skin Holding
  • Swaddling
  • Breast Milk
  • Step-by-Step Guide to Comforting Your Baby
  • Comforting your NICU Baby Cheat Sheet
  • Learning Activity #1: Make a Comfort Plan
  • Learning Activity #2: Comfort Checks

Comforting Your Baby in the NICU 

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part 3

part 4

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