Preemie Tidbits

With the boating season just beginning, we are introducing our new “Anchors Away” Preemie clothes collection. This sweet little nautical theme is full of little black or red anchors, perfect for preemies (and those who love them) itching to get out on the water for summertime fun!

First we have our ever practical Nic-Gowns in either black or red, making them a great choice for twins and more. This long gown version of our Nic-T is ideal for NICU use and kangaroo care. The over the shoulder open seams have plastic snaps for IV and NICU access.

This is another of our great lay the baby down and snap up around styles with the plastic snaps down the front opening. This design is made from one piece of fabric ensuring no scratchy side seams.

The included cute little knot hat tops off this great NICU gown for $13.95!

Then we have the adorable Anchors Away Ruffle Dress for the future water princess. This is just the outfit she needs for a summertime trip to the beach or on the boat! She will be cute and cool in this one of a kind, nautical themed ruffle dress.

The 100% cotton ruffle dress is gentle on her skin and the little panties complete the outfit and make diaper changes easy.

Made in the USA from 100% Cotton. Machine Wash.

Currently Available in Preemie Size (3-6lbs) only for $19.95.

These adorable NICU friendly T-shirts are available in multiple prints for boys & girls for the incredible sale price of just $5.95! Our Side Tie-T’s offer fold back mittens to protect from scratching and keep little hands warm. Very easy dressing with a simple tie on each side. This style provides excellent access in the NICU allowing for any monitor leads. Available in Tiny (2-4lbs) size only.

We have 3 new cool preemie clothing outfits made just for the early bird boys! They cover 3 of the many different styles of premature baby clothing we manufacture right here in the USA.

The first is our Trucks Nic-Gown, a wonderful knit NICU ready long shirt filled with trucks of all kinds. This long version of our Nic-T is ideal for NICU use and kangaroo care. The over the shoulder open seams have plastic snaps for IV and NICU access. This is one of our great “lay the baby down and snap up around” styles with the plastic snaps down the front opening. The design is made from one piece of fabric ensuring no scratchy side seams. The included cute little knot hat tops off this great preemie garment! Sensibly priced at only $13.95.

The second is our Western Velour Side Snap Set. This velour print is so incredibly soft and luxurious you will just want to keep hugging your little preemie boy! A warm tan background with wagons, cowboys hats, boots and horseshoes fill this all boys print while a deep, rich blue trims it out beautifully.

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. The pants also have the fold over cuffs to keep little toes warm.

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 for $18.95

Far out little preemie man! The third outfit, Far Out Side Snap Gown, is a fun, cosmic print featuring a little alien in a spaceship surrounded by planets, stars and falling meteors. The bright primary colors are sure to brighten up the NICU and beyond! Our side snap gowns are great for the tiniest preemie up to the preemie ready to go home.

The gown works wonderfully well for easy dressing, just open it up, lay down baby 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. Bonus: Each gown also comes with a cute little matching knot hat – all for just $14.95.

So many people ask the questions, “Where do I find preemie baby clothing? Where can I buy preemie clothes?” The following article is courtesy of John O’Brien over at PreemieSource – I thought it was well written and answered these questions well (not to mention that he put Perfectly Preemie at the top of the list!). Check out their site – it is a great resource for parents of preemie babies!

“As I discussed in my previous post, “What to Look For in Preemie Clothing,” finding clothing that is custom designed and manufactured for preemie babies is not something you will discover at many department or discount stores. Since there are a relatively small number of communities that are served by a specialized Preemie Clothing “Brick and Mortar” store, your best bet may be shopping online. One of the biggest benefits of shopping online besides the convenience factor is the great selection you will find at your fingertips. Even though there are many hospitals with NICU’s that may have gift shops that carry some preemie clothes, they will tend to have a very limited selection to choose from.

In light of this, I will first give you a listing of some of the top online providers of preemie clothing for you to choose from. Then I will list a couple national brick and mortar stores that may be able to help you as well.”

Online Preemie Clothing Retailers:

Perfectly Preemie (formerly PreemiesRus)
Preemie Store
Nurture Place
BabyLinq
Jacqui’s Preemie Pride
AvaBaby’s
Anna’s Preemie
Preemie Proud
My Miracle Baby
Little Sprout Collection

Brick & Mortar Preemie Clothing Retailers:

BabiesRus
Walmart

This adorable rose garden print is now available in two gorgeous outfits. Both are beautifully trimmed with soft pink cotton ribbing that coordinates perfectly with the cotton knit print.

The Rose Garden Side Snap Set makes a great, comfy two piece ensemble. 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 set of pants come finished with soft ribbed cuffs for extra comfort for $16.95.

The Rose Garden Swing Dress is an incredibly easy to dress style, with the lap style neck. The sweet ruffled trim and soft pink ribbing complete the look for a totally winning style! Extra Bonus: This dress comes with matching leggings, all for only $19.95.

Currently available in Preemie (3-6lbs) size only.

100% Cotton, machine wash. Made in the USA

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!

Depending on where you live, this time of year can bring a lot of gray skies, which can be a little depressing. Bright colors can do wonders to counteract the affect of “grayness” in your life and those around you! Here are a couple of new items that will absolutely cheer up all those who see how cute your preemie girl looks in them…

Our Pink Ooga Booga Sweet-T is available in our 3 smallest preemie clothing sizes (Micro 1.5-3lbs, Tiny 2-4lbs, Preemie 3-6lbs. Our Fun Flowers Head & Toe Warmers are available in Preemie 3-6lbs only.

It’s just the Black and White truth…this is the cutest little Cow in town! Newly added to our preemie clothing product catalog, this outfit is sure to delight both baby and all who see it.

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. The pants also have the fold over cuffs to keep little toes warm.

This long-sleeved shirt can be worn alone or the matching pants can be added to make a complete outfit.

Currently available in Preemie (3-6lbs) size only.

Just in from production is our fun new green and red Ooga Booga print. It’s soon to be Christmas and these cute little characters are ready to celebrate with your precious preemie baby! We have the adorable Ooga Booga Side Snap 4pc Set (available in Tiny (2-4lbs) and the Ooga Booga Nic-Gown (available in Micro (1-2.5lbs and Tiny (2-4lbs) to choose from.

The goose is getting fat! Yeah, yeah, I know, we’re not even a month away yet. However, we do want to give you enough time to dress up your newborn preemie in cute and functional preemie wear for the holidays! We have many Seasonal items to choose from with a few larger sized items ridiculously priced.

Pictured above is our luxurious Red Velour Santa Baggette in Preemie (3-6lbs) and Newborn (5-8lbs) for $16.95 plus our cute little Candy Cane Sweet-T in Tiny (2-4lbs) for only $7.95 and ready for the NICU!

Halloween is going…Christmas is coming…in the meantime we have just added a few new little things! Our Side Tie-T’s offer fold back mittens to protect from scratching and keep little hands warm. Very easy dressing with a simple tie on each side. This style provides excellent access in the NICU allowing for any monitor leads. Currently available in Tiny (2-4lbs) size only. Featured below are the new Toolbox and Pink Camo prints. What a great value at $7.95!

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?

We have just added a couple of fun Fall colored items to our line up. Check them out today! Harvest Floral Long Sleeve Nic-Gown. Perfect for the NICU, sized Tiny (2-4lbs). Harvest Floral Short Dress, sized Preemie (4-7lbs).