Darla Vazquez 4/23/24 Darla Vazquez 4/23/24

From Tube Feeds to Oral Feeds: Where to Start

Create memorable, positive experiences during mealtimes. That basic strategy will lead to an increased willingness to interact with and accept new foods.

Andrea Hickson 3/15/24 Andrea Hickson 3/15/24

Your Child’s Developmental Milestones: What to Expect and How to Cheer Them On

As you settle into life outside the hospital, it's natural to wonder about your baby's growth and milestones. Well, fear not! We're here to guide you through the ups and downs of developmental milestones for your NICU grad, with plenty of reassurance and friendly advice along the way.

Andrea Hickson 1/17/24 Andrea Hickson 1/17/24

Monitoring Your Baby's Health: a Post-NICU Guide

Bringing your baby home after a stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a momentous occasion, often filled with joy and relief. However, it's normal to feel a mixture of emotions, including anxiety and uncertainty about your baby's health outside the controlled environment of the NICU.

Alexa Marsellos, M.M., MT-BC 12/12/23 Alexa Marsellos, M.M., MT-BC 12/12/23

Music in Early Childhood Development

From the earliest days, caregivers instinctively use music as a tool to soothe, bond with, and engage their infants—a practice known as "infant-directed singing." As children progress through the stages of development, they simultaneously embark on a musical journey…

Brittany Aquart, PT, DPT, PCS 11/28/23 Brittany Aquart, PT, DPT, PCS 11/28/23

Making Sense of Things: Understanding your child’s unique sensory needs

In all my years working with children, I have added many different “tools” to my therapy toolbox. But I think the most impactful one is something that everyone can learn, without needing an advanced degree…

Savannah Jane O’Malley 10/27/23 Savannah Jane O’Malley 10/27/23

Unhealed Scars: The Unexpected Trauma Following NICU Discharge—And How I Overcame It

So, there we were, about to leave the NICU for the very last time. With one hand, my husband pushed our double stroller, two twins nestled inside. This was the first time my twin boys, Lochlan and Lex, had ever been out of their hospital room together…

Andrea Hickson 10/18/23 Andrea Hickson 10/18/23

Nurturing Hope: The Vital Role of Post-NICU Care

When your baby graduates from the NICU, a new phase for your family begins: post-NICU care. It’s exciting to bring your baby home (congrats!) but we know it can also feel overwhelming to manage their important medical appointments, therapies, medications and more…

Andrea Hickson 9/12/23 Andrea Hickson 9/12/23

Transitioning Home from the NICU

You’re finally home! Now what?

There’s a good reason that phrase is at the forefront of NICU Alumni’s content: Because while bringing your baby home from the NICU is an exciting milestone, it can also feel overwhelming and hard to know what to do next.

Andrea Hickson 6/26/23 Andrea Hickson 6/26/23

NICU Alumni Podcast: Andrea's Inspiring Journey and Valuable Resources

In the first episode of the NICU Alumni Podcast we have the pleasure of hearing from Andrea, the incredible founder of NICU Alumni. She shares her personal story of being a two-time NICU parent, and how those experiences inspired her to found NICU Alumni and this very podcast…