For families of an infant leaving the NICU, nothingâ (TM)s more
exciting--and challenging--than the critical transition to home life
with their baby. Support the NICU-to-home transition with this
accessible book, the complete guide to helping parents meet their babyâ
(TM)s special needs and promote optimal development in the first year
after homecoming.
Invaluable for a wide range of professionals--including early
interventionists, OTs, PTs, public health nurses, physicians, and social
workers--this book is the key to providing family-centered,
developmentally supportive guidance in the months after the NICU.
Professionals will deepen their understanding of the emotional and
physical challenges of the NICU experience, and theyâ (TM)ll get
in-depth guidance on how to support parents effectively as they
- develop a loving and satisfying relationship with their baby
- manage the changes to their daily routines and home environment
- recognize, interpret, and respond to the babyâ (TM)s signals and
behaviors
- actively encourage motor and language development
- support the babyâ (TM)s management of sleep/wake cycles
- identify concerns about the babyâ (TM)s development
- learn the timing, intensity, and amount of activity that work for
their unique baby
- promote their babyâ (TM)s self-regulation
- locate and access community resources and social supports
To illuminate the incredible strength of parents of premature infants,
the book includes powerful stories of real families who share their
experiences of supporting and loving their babies in the NICU and
beyond. Readers will also receive printable handouts to share with
families--Coming Home: What to Expect; Reading Your Babyâ (TM)s Cues;
Feeding Your Baby; Positioning and Handling Strategies; Communicating
With Your Baby; Playing With Your Baby; Helping Your Baby Learn; and
more--and lists of resources, websites, and organizations that provide
additional information and support.
With this definitive guide from two leading experts in infant
development and early intervention, professionals will provide
sensitive, effective support and guidance to new parents as they make a
smooth transition to home life and develop strong relationships with
their babies.
See how this product helps strengthen Head Start program quality and
school readiness.