https://www.smallbabies.co.nz en-nz Small Babies 30 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 23:59:20 +1200 daily 1 https://www.website.world https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/prematurity-awareness-frames How to add a frame to your social media profile in support of Prematurity Awareness Mon, 7 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/prematurity-awareness-frames nicupreterm birthprematurity https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/best-gifts-for-prem-babies Has someone you love had their baby early, and you’re stuck on what to get them? Have a read through our guide for gift ideas! Mon, 5 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/best-gifts-for-prem-babies gift ideasnicupreterm birthsupport https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/after-the-nicu-protecting-baby Coming home from the neonatal unit is a whole new challenge, and keeping our baby healthy is now our top priority. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/after-the-nicu-protecting-baby virusrsvmedically fragile https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/cuddle-hearts-free-pattern Free Printable Pattern! Help babies and their parents connect in the NICU by making and donating Cuddle Hearts (also known as Scent Hearts). Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/cuddle-hearts-free-pattern charitiesdonate https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/ways-to-help-a-family-in-nicu For families in the NICU, providing them with care and support is so important during this stressful time - these are the most meaningful ways you can help. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/ways-to-help-a-family-in-nicu nicupreterm birthprematuritysupportgift ideas https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/molar-pregnancy After experiencing prematurity and the NICU, we thought we were prepared for anything. For Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, I wanted to share our story of trying for a second baby. Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/molar-pregnancy molar pregnancypregnancy loss https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/nicu-mum-and-baby-bag-checklist Our essential list for mums preparing for hospital bed rest or a NICU stay. If you've been admitted in preterm labour this list is perfect to give to your partner or family to help them with packing your bag. Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/nicu-mum-and-baby-bag-checklist nicupreterm birthbed resthospital bag https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/before-the-nicu-blog.html I went into labour at just 25 weeks pregnant and I had no idea of what we were about to go through. Although no-one's experiences are exactly the same, these are the important parts of the journey for every NICU mum-to-be. Sat, 1 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/before-the-nicu-blog.html nicupreterm birthbed restprematurity https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/donating-prem-clothing-and-knitting-blog Are you looking for ways to help the premature and unwell babies in NICU and their families? If you can knit, crochet or sew your donations will be truly appreciated, and there's some fantastic NZ charities that you can assist in other ways. Mon, 27 May 2019 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/donating-prem-clothing-and-knitting-blog DonateNICUCharitiesClothingKnitting https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/rsv-premature-baby-health-blog.html Keeping your baby safe from respiratory infections is really important. Learn more about RSV, a common virus that can be devastating for prems or babies with lower immunity. Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/rsv-premature-baby-health-blog.html RSVVirusMedically Fragile https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/christmas-in-nicu.html Any time in the NICU is hard, but even more so during the holidays when all your plans are suddenly turned upside-down. Here's 10 Tips for finding some balance over the Christmas break. Sat, 1 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.smallbabies.co.nz/blog/christmas-in-nicu.html NICUPreterm BirthChristmasHolidays