“Prematurity was a journey I never planned or expected to take. But because of this journey we witnessed a true miracle grow and thrive right before our eyes. It was the hardest yet most rewarding experience of my life.” Gunner Christopher Orr – our miracle baby. Born May 24, 2019 at 31 weeks due to severe preeclampsia, weighing only 2lbs … Read More
February 2020 What’s New
THE NICU FOUNDATION MAKES SHORTLIST IN THE 2020 CHARITY FILM AWARDS The NICU Foundation has been unveiled on the shortlist for the 2020 Charity Film Awards. The Charity Film Awards celebrates the effective use of video by the third sector to change mindsets, raise awareness for the charity or fundraise. 65,000 people took part in the public voting stage to … Read More
Preemie Genius: Elva Senses’ Sensory Octopus Toy
Every NICU parent wants to soothe and stimulate her newborn while adhering to unit rules, bacteria concerns and little storage. Enter the ELVA SENSES Octopus created in Paris, France. With the handmade octopi craze, people everywhere are bringing these items into NICUs in the hopes of helping babies. ELVA SENSES owner, Pernille Brostrup herself was fascinated and was in … Read More