Welcome to the NICU

A stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be one of the most unexpected and emotional experiences a family will ever face. Welcome to the NICU is a beautifully illustrated book that gently guides children, parents, and siblings through this unfamiliar world with honesty, compassion, and hope.

Using a creative jungle adventure analogy, the book introduces the people, machines, tubes, and equipment families may encounter in the NICU, helping transform fear into understanding. Along the way, readers meet the many "guides" who care for babies every day and learn that every NICU journey is unique—but no family walks it alone.

This medically accurate yet accessible resource explains common NICU experiences, medical equipment, procedures, and terminology in child-friendly language. It also offers encouragement for parents and caregivers, reminding them to celebrate small victories, ask questions, and be kind to themselves during this challenging chapter.

Whether your baby is born prematurely, needs surgery, has a congenital condition, or simply requires extra time to grow and heal, Welcome to the NICU provides reassurance, education, and comfort for the entire family.

Perfect for:

• Families with a baby in the NICU
• Siblings preparing to visit the NICU
• Neonatal Intensive Care Units
• Neonatologists, nurses, therapists, and child life specialists
• Hospital family resource centers and NICU support programs