I came across this great Video series that Pampers has put together of the early arrival of a little girl named Addyson.  She surprised her parents by arriving at 25 weeks, weighing 1lb 7 oz.

The Smolinski family has seen triumph and hardship, but above all, love. Raising a preemie is their newest challenge. Born on 04/19/10-3 months early-Addyson is a bright-eyed beauty who must overcome a number of obstacles, including a low birth weight and increasing health complications. As the family quickly learns, sometimes with strides forward come little baby steps back. 

All of us here at Perfectly Preemie love to share these stories of hope, love and success in trying times.  We pray these stories give you the same hope for your success during your NICU experience.

We are also excited to recognize some of our clothing being worn by Addyson!

Please take a few minutes, and you might want to grab a tissue, and check out these great videos:

If you have a preemie, then you may consider bonding through kangaroo care. Learn some easy tips and techniques for kangaroo care and attachment parenting with your baby.

If you have a preemie, then you may consider bonding through kangaroo care.  Learn some easy tips and techniques for kangaroo care with your baby from Rachel Cruise, The Bristol Meyers Squibb Children’s Hospital Lactation specialist.  She shares this video on behalf of About.com to talk to you today about the importance of Kangaroo Care for the pre-term baby.

Perfectly Preemie offers great outfits, hats and other products to help with Kangaroo care. We hope sharing this video helps you today.

http://video.about.com/preemies/Kangaroo-Care-Tips-and-Techniques.htm

We have added  more crossover-T’s and more are on the way.

Check them out today!

Make sure to check back for more Crossover-Ts.

Long sleeve style also on it’s way!

Every year, 20 million babies are born too soon, too small and very sick-half a million of them in the U.S. November 17th is when we fight!

Do you know a baby who was born too soon, too small, unable to breathe or nurse on their own? With 1 in every 8 babies born prematurely, you probably do. While medical advances give some babies a chance of survival, for many babies premature birth is a life-or-death condition. Babies who survive can face serious health challenges and risk lifelong disabilities.

The rate of premature birth has risen more than 30 percent since 1981. In half the cases, we simply don’t understand what went wrong. The March of Dimes is leading the fight for answers. And, ultimately, preventions.

November 17 is dedicated to raising awareness of the crisis.

Visit http://shareyourstory.org to Join the online community for NICU families and learn how to get involved.

We need to fight ― because babies shouldn’t have to.

These are some fantastic sleep ‘n plays for your new little preemie baby boy.  With such wonderful details: appliques, polo collars & details on the feet.  Front snap closures make dressing and diaper changes easy, and the built in feet are designed to keep little toes toasty warm.  Check them out today before they fly out the door!

We are celebrating 17 Years in the Business of providing Great Preemie Clothes to our customers. We are offering 17% off everything in honor of the occasion! We have also added itmes to our On Sale! Category. Check it all out today…and look for more new items coming soon!
Thank you for all your wonderful support…

This is just one Halloween themed styles we currently have available,check them all out today at http://www.perfectlypreemie.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=176_222.

Don’t wait to long we have found in the past they go fast, and we don’t want you to be Boo-oohing because you missed out!

This side snap gown is full of Trick or Treats!

Made from soft cotton knit and trimmed with fun black stitches and a cute Halloween aqqlique.

These Side Snaps are great for the tiniest preemie still in the NICU and the preemie ready to go home to celebrate Halloween and the Harvest season.

This style works wonderfully well for easy dressing, just open up, lay baby down and snap a few snaps on each side. An open bottom gives access for any diaper change or other need in the NICU. The sleeves have great fold over cuffs to cover those little hands.

Each gown comes with a cute little matching knot hat!

Harvest time has arrived, and this little fall colored floral dress will welcome her in style.

Made from a soft cotton knit and our lap style neckline, this is one of our easy to dress styles.  Footed leggings complete this wonderful little dress set.

Three New Summer Bubble Dresses have been added to the Sale, all priced $9.95!  We are determined not to let Summer End yet, there is plenty of time left to enjoy some sun and summer.

Premature baby thrives with donated breast milk

Photo by Paul Houle

To read the complete story, go to http://www.kansascity.com/2010/08/17/2157602/from-one-familys-tragedy-another.html#ixzz0wydR80ok

We are so excited to offer this Long Side Snap Dress for the little Tiny (2-4lbs) dress. It is perfect for the NICU or for the little one ready to go home. This dress is made from a very soft crinkled cotton knit and is trimmed with a matching heart print rib.

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.

A cute little side tie cap is included.

Currently available in Tiny (2-4lbs) size only. The gown measures 16″ from shoulders in bottom hem and 6″ across at the underarms. It is made a little bit on the longer side for extra growing room.

100% Cotton, Machine Wash. Made in the USA

Pioneer of modern-day neonatology celebrates over 50 years of preemie care

80-year-old Philip Sunshine has no plans to retire. He states, “I guess they still enjoy my work!”

Photo by Ladyhawke

I read this article today, and thought it was so inspiring I wanted to share it with you. Many of us have been touched by the work that incredible Doctors do in the NICU. Well, here is one of the pioneers in the field and he has been at it for 50 years!  He has helped save the lives of 30,000 babies and is the Co-founder of the California Perinatal Association. I am sure that if his accomplishments were to be listed they would go on page after page, since Professor Emeritus Phillip Sunshine MD started his journey back in 1957!!!

The best statistic is that when he started his career, the preemie survival rate was less than 50%, now it is well over 90%, just another fact to celebrate!

Click on the above link (just under the title) to read the complete article about Dr. Sunshine and you’ll see how appropriate his last name is…

Here are some new cuddly blankets that are great gift ideas for the new Preemie baby. These are great cuddlers for the NICU Issolette, consider having Mom sleep with it and then leaving it at the NICU for baby to have Mommy’s smell close by.

Blue & Pink bears in our creamy fabric sits atop a pink with chocolate spots (17″ x 17″) blanket, trimmed in chocolate brown satin.

This brown and blue baby blanket is a classic favorite with a modern twist!

Sure to become baby’s favorite playmate, ready to keep her company and soothe her when the world seems really big.

Match them up with a footie from Little Me for a complete Gift Set:

It’s sleepy time again and this footie is the perfect choice! A wonderful color mix of pink and chocolate hearts fill this outfit and it is topped off with a sweet little teddy bear heart applique.

This cute little garment features front ruffled closures and a full-snap crotch for easy dressing and diaper changing.

A sweet ruffle trimmed cap is included.

100% Cotton. Machine wash. Imported

Three new Wubbanubs have arrived from the Mary Meyer collection! They are Latex free, no clips, safety tested and loved by babies the world over!!

Recommended for ages infant (newborn to 6 months).

They make great little toppers for a gift and are great for the newest baby in your family.

So here they are…Cutsie Caterpillar, Little MPV and Little Princess

All Our Beyond Preemie Size Little Me Footies are on close-out, at incredible pricing of $5.95 – $7.95.  Sizes range from 3 months – 9 months, stock up today.  Even a few for Christmas.  Get yours today before they are all gone!  Look for them in our Summer Sale section, where everything is prices below $10.00!

Here is just an example of one of the footies on Sale: