https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:26:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/must-have-items-for-the-nicu#post-741092 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:43:05 +0000 regberadaisy 741092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: you should do a guest blog post!!! There are so many posts about hospital bags for general childbirth but none for NICU. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/must-have-items-for-the-nicu#post-740992 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:46:14 +0000 lomom 740992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hand lotion was important. I'd put it on multiple times while I was grabbing lunch or dinner outside the NICU. The frequent hand washing took a toll on my skin it stared to crack and bleed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/must-have-items-for-the-nicu#post-732653 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:03:16 +0000 petunia354 732653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This might sound silly and obvious but a water bottle! I was drier than the sahara in those first few weeks and could NOT drink enough water. They didn't allow food for obvious reasons but a huge water bottle was a life saver. I also agree with slippers. Anything that makes you feel comfortable... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/must-have-items-for-the-nicu#post-732651 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:01:17 +0000 petunia354 732651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found a medium sized cooler and ice packs to be very handy. I went home to sleep at night but still was pumping every 3 hours so I needed something to carry the milk to the hospital in every morning. The NICU gave us a soft sided cooler which worked pretty well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/must-have-items-for-the-nicu#post-732554 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:18:31 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 732554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's already a blog post on my blog, so it wouldn't be too hard... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/must-have-items-for-the-nicu#post-732548 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:15:56 +0000 knittylady 732548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: I agree! I think this would make a great guide too... But not sure how that works.. At any rate, glad to see it on the bee. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/must-have-items-for-the-nicu#post-732538 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:05:16 +0000 MaisyMay 732538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You should add some pics if possible and turn this into a guest post! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/must-have-items-for-the-nicu#post-732415 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 06:06:12 +0000 AprilK 732415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kept some slippers in our nicu room. Just a little thing that made our time there more comfortable!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/must-have-items-for-the-nicu#post-732374 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:40:50 +0000 lemondrop 732374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were only there for a few days, but my favorite thing was my big fluffy robe. I was so stressed, and it was a big comfort even when I started wearing normal clothes again. I felt more comfortable doing skin to skin and practicing breastfeeding wearing that instead of a cover since I could see him better but feel less exposed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/must-have-items-for-the-nicu#post-731655 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:22:21 +0000 littlek 731655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. Books- we read LO tons of books while he was in NICU<br /> 2. Toys for isolette- something small they can hang in isolette<br /> 3. Blankets- we used A&amp;A </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/must-have-items-for-the-nicu#post-731646 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:07:30 +0000 lomom 731646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you for sharing! I will check out the Bebe au Lait :) they have screens but it's so bulky and difficult to manuever them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/must-have-items-for-the-nicu#post-731617 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:52:58 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 731617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In honor of the new NICU board, I thought I'd share some expertise! These were some essential items for me while lo was in the NICU. Please share yours below.</p> <p>1) Boppy - You will be feeding you lo...probably in a rocker. The Boppy makes it so much easier and more comfortable!</p> <p>2) Pumping Supplies - If your lo was born closer to term, you might be successfully breastfeeding, but most many moms of preemies must pump. The NICU should provide pump parts, but get a Nursing Cover (I like Bebe au Lait) and a Hands-Free Bra. These are ESSENTIAL!</p> <p>3) Wubbanub - If you lo is in an open crib, the paci will end up on the floor all the time. Since my lo was a 25-weeker, we would always get a new one. Wubbanubs stay put easier (and are so cute!) </p> <p>4) Baby Mirror - You can't always be there with your lo which is hard. Get a mirror for them to look at. They love it! I got a penguin one which lo adored.</p> <p>If you are staying long-term like I did, you might want an infant tub, play-mat, and some toys. I also had a lovey for him and tons of A &amp; A blankets and snap up sleepers (so all of the cords can fit through). </p>