Preemie Tidbits

Plaid Bear Side Snap Set is the perfect solution for the preemie boy “getting to go home” outfit. The side snap top is constructed from ivory cotton interlock and is accented with a knit plaid bias trim on the shirt edge and the fold over cuffs. A hip little bear applique tops off the cute, but very practical side snap shirt. We have included matching plaid knit pants, knot hat and booties.

The side snap shirt works wonderfully well for easy dressing, just open it up, lay down baby and snap a couple of snaps on each side. This gives easy access in the NICU or at home. The sleeves have great fold over cuffs to cover those little hands.

This long-sleeved shirt can be worn alone or the matching pants can be utilized to make a complete outfit. Currently available in Preemie (3-6lbs) size only. 100% Cotton, Machine Wash. Made in the USA for the great price of $21.95

So soft and luxurious, these amazing European designed velour rompers by Tutto Piccolo are filled with vibrant colors, detailed embroidery and unique, textured appliqués. The pictures simply can’t reveal their jaw-dropping looks nor allow you to feel their wonderful coziness!

Unique Feature: These are the only sleep ‘n plays we carry that snap down the back. This makes for a much more classy and beautiful look on the front. Dressing and diaper changing is easy with full snaps down the back and at the crotch.

Available in 3 sizes that match fairly close to the upper end of our Tiny (4lbs/16″), Preemie (6lbs/18″) and Newborn (8lbs/21″) sizing.

Original retail price was $36.95 – now on clearance for just $14.95 – better hurry as they won’t last!

What a cute little Robot set for the new preemie boy in your family!

This set includes:

• Two-sided matching blanket,
• Sleep Sac
• Baggette
• Cap

The Sleep Sac is made from a soft 100% cotton knit print. This style is wonderful for night time wear, it snaps from neck to toes for easy dressing and diaper changing.

The Baggette has a fold over bottom to keep toes warm & cozy while still providing easy access for those diaper changes. Fold over knit cuffs help to keep the hands covered and warm and their face free from scratches.

Made from soft cotton thermal knit, this baggette is a perfect sleepwear choice.

Special Feature: The fold over bottom prevents the bag from riding up during sleeping, yet still giving great access. This is a better alternative to the old elastic bottoms and string pull ties. The lap style neckline also provides easy dressing with a wide opening for over the head, or pull it up from the feet and simply snug it around the neck and shoulders.

Completing this gift set is a matching blanket, with navy thermal on one side and the Robot print knit on the other. A matching Robot patch completes the look on this cuddly little blanket as well as on the baggette. A coordinating cap is included.

Available in Preemie Size (3-6lbs)

Save $5.00 on this ensemble. The regular price on these items when sold separately is $44.85.

There is a limited supply of these Gift Sets, so get yours today…

We are pleased to offer these 4 piece bib sets from Gerber for your preemie on sale from our low everyday value price. Both the girls and boys set include a cute embroidered bib with a matching hat, booties and mittens to keep them toasty warm and protect their tender skin. All this for only $5.56!

My Sweetie for Girls and My Car is Fast for Boys are made of 100% Cotton with Gerber quality.

What kind of clothing do you need for the tiniest babies on earth? Finding clothing that is custom designed and manufactured for preemie babies is not something you will find at many department or discount stores. Even though over 400,000 premature babies will be born in the United States alone this year, that is still considered a “small” market for most baby clothing manufacturers. Not only that, but there are important and distinct details that are necessary to build into any preemie specific design.

First of all, it’s important to pay attention to the sizing requirements of your precious little one. There are really 2-3 distinct size ranges in Preemie clothing, in addition to the mainstream “Newborn” size of 5-8lbs that is more widely available. The typical size breakout works like this: Micro (1-3lbs) and Preemie (3-6lbs). At least one manufacturer, Perfectly Preemie (formerly PreemiesRus), adds a third size that fits in the middle of these they call Tiny (2-4lbs). Some manufacturers use different descriptions or slightly varying weight brackets, but please realize that just because the label says “Preemie” does not mean it will fit all premature babies.

Though all preemie clothing should be soft to the touch, this is most important for the Micro Preemie’s sensitive skin. Also, very important to have in this size are easy to use openings on the shoulders or sides in addition to the front. These openings will allow easy access for the various wires and tubes needed in premature baby care. Other features that are beneficial are fold over cuffs for the hands and feet that provide scratch protection and extra warmth.

Usually you will find tiny T-shirts, gowns and bodysuits in the smaller preemie clothing sizes. Some of the outfits may include tiny hats – a great idea to keep the baby toasty warm! As the preemie grows into the 3lb range, many more clothing options open up, from various styles of sleep sacs to footed one piece sleep n’ plays and beautiful dresses. Once your precious baby grows past the 5-6lb range, they move into the large category of Newborn which has so much to offer from designer styles to the simple basics and everything in between.

Some other essentials you should consider are mittens, booties and hats. Mittens are recommended if the baby is wearing something without foldover cuffs, to keep their face free from scratches. Some hospitals have times when they may not want the preemie dressed, so having some cute hats ready to help hold in their body heat is a great plan.

This article is courtesy of John O’Brien over at PreemieSource – I thought it was well written and covered the topic well (not to mention that he referenced Perfectly Preemie in it!). Check out their site – it is a great resource for parents of preemie babies!

Here is a little sweetie wearing our Rows of Purple Roses Nic-Gown! It’s so fulfilling for us to see how well our preemie clothing works in the NICU on our tiny clients! Please email us your photos so we can feature your preemie in this blog. Pretty cute, don’t ‘cha think?