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The Road to HomePlanning for Your Baby’s Discharge from the NICU
LEARN• Feeding techniques• About immunizations
TO DO• Identify home needs• Get car seat• Watch car video • Take CPR class
LEARN• Medication info and administration• Care for specific medical needs
LEARN• Avoid crowds to prevent RSV• Signs of illness• Calming techniques
TO DO• Watch Shaken Baby video• Car seat test• Hearing test
TO DO• Get home ready• Have prescriptions filled• Practice giving medicine• Review follow-up appointments
TO DO• Review everything one more time with NICU staff• Independent care with rooming in option
DISCHARGE AND HEAD HOME!
LEARN• Family-centered care• Health care provider roles• Hand hygiene • Equipment
UNIT ORIENTATION• Baby care• Diagnosis information• Family participation• Breastfeeding support• Participation in rounds• Social work
LEARN• Developmental care/ participation• Baby’s temperature and the environment• Kangaroo/skin-to-skin care
TO DO• Begin search for pediatrician
LEARN• Baby’s cues• How to change diapers• How to care for cord
LEARN• Safe sleep
• How to bathe baby
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