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nicu care packages

LouiejLouiej member
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Hey all...

I mainly lurk on this board, however, I need some input.
I know my ticker is off...thanks phone bump...ha. My dd is now almost 4 months actual, 2.5 adjusted, and I am so grateful she is doing well.

I am making up some care packages for Chrismas for the nicu she graduated from and am drawing a blank on what to include.

So far, I have parking vouchers, local eatery/cafeteria gc, chapsticks and unscented lotions, and nice receiving blankets. It is in a very low income,high need area of my state. The nurses would send clothes with some of the kiddos who couldn't afford clothes that fit.

Any more ideas? What really made your stay easier? I just feel inclined to pay it forward, especially during this time of year.
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  • Cst2CstBrideCst2CstBride member
    That is a great idea and really sweet of you. Some type is snack would be great. I kept Kind Bars in my bag and had at least one a day because I was always starving by the time I left the NICU.

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  • LouiejLouiej member
    Oh right! Ugh...I ate so much junk. Snacks...check!
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  • abs99abs99 member
    March Of Dimes gave us books.  I really thought that was sweet, because especially if you are unable to hold your child reading to them is a nice bonding activity.
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  • PhillyGal34PhillyGal34 member
    do you have to pay to park at the hospital? maybe some pre-paid parking passes for the families that are really struggling.  that is great of you to do. We would like to do something as well but I have no idea what to do. The hospital we went to is in an affluent area and I don't feel like they "need" those things as much... I may just bake some cookies and take them up there 
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  • ni077169ni077169 member
    I second the gc for gas. Energy drinks. 
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  • spain116spain116
    I don't have a suggestion previous posts were all great ideas, but I wanted to say thanks for doing this. Happy Holidays.
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  • LouiejLouiej member
    imagespain116:
    I don't have a suggestion previous posts were all great ideas, but I wanted to say thanks for doing this. Happy Holidays.


    I'm just glad I'm past the watching and waiting part of the nicu. I do much better when I get to do something about a need I see. The little ones have always been special to me...I work in a hospital...but even more so now that I had my own preemie. Our nicu was almost like a little club where everyone understood me.
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