NICU - Parent Resource Videos

The following parent resource information is provided to all parents whose baby's have been nursed on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or Transitional care unit, to promote and ensure both infants and families are kept safe following their discharge home.

Please click on each link to be provided with further information and videos.

• Bliss Resuscitation

  Having resuscitation training can help you be more prepared to care for your premature or sick baby after leaving the neonatal unit, we ask all parents who have had a baby on the neonatal unit to watch the video prior to discharge.

  Additional information and resources are available on the Bliss website here.

• ICON - 'Babies Cry, You Can Cope'

  

  https://iconcope.org/

  I - INFANT CRYING IS NORMAL

  C - COMFORTING MEASURES CAN HELP

  O - IT'S OKAY TO WALK AWAY

  N - NEVER EVER SHAKE A BABY

  Useful information is contained in the videos below:

  Preventing Traumatic Head Injury in Babies by PHE in Partnership with ICON

  Babies cry, you can cope

• Safer Sleep Advice

  Safer sleep for babies, Support for families

  The Lullaby Trust (lullabytrust.org.uk)

  The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families

  It is our responsibility here on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to ensure you are fully informed regarding all aspects of how to keep your baby safe whilst they sleep.

  We will carry out Safer Sleep Assessments in partnetrship with you when:

  • Your baby goes from being nursed in an Incubator to a Cot
  • Prior to your baby being discharged home
  • During your first visit with the Neonatal Outreach Team and updated periodically throughout your time under the Neonatal Outreach Team

  Safer sleep for babies (text free)

  You can watch Lancashire Teaching Hospitals' full collection of Safe Sleep videos here.

  Further Safer Sleep resources are available in the links below:

  Safer Sleep advice for Premature and Low Birth Weight Babies

  Safer Sleep - Product Guide

  Co Sleeping with your baby

  Car Seats and SIDS

  Hot Weather

  Cold Weather

  Infection and Illness

  Being a Parent or Caregiver

  Twins