Blog

Another Preemie Defies the Odds!

Just the kind of story we love to hear! After being born 4 months premature, a 1 pound, 4.5 ounce preemie finally gets to go home at 6 pounds, 3.5 ounces! Like so many mother's of preemies, Baby Leni's mom was surprised when this little boy deci

Huggies' Start a "No Baby Unhugged" Program By Awarding Seven Grants

What a wonderful program Huggies' has started to help hospital promote Volunteer help for Hospital NICU's. We all know and understand the power of a hug, now Huggies' is helping preemie babies by issuing grants to hospital to help them invest in volu

Inspiring Story of an Overcoming Preemie!

This is truly an amazing short video that will touch your heart! Joshua Hoffman shares his inspiring story and remembers his time serving as the 2010 March of Dimes National Ambassador. Check out Joshua today as he reflects back on his jour

New Pea Pod Swaddling System for Preemies!

Pea Pod Preemie Swaddlers - Top row Crossover - (Open bottom) - Bottom row Baggette - (Fold over bottom) Swaddling your baby is a tried and true method of helping babies sleep better. Our new Pea Pod recreates the secure and cozy feeling of the wom

Kangaroo Care Helps Preemies Throughout Life

Photo courtesy of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) via FlickrAn excellent article by Maggie Fox over at NBC News gives a great report concerning the long term effects of kangaroo care over a 20 year period. Experts have discovere

7-year-old asks for donations for a preemie she's never met

Addison Williams, left, asked for donations for Cooper Young, right, who was born premature at 26 weeks. CBS NEWSThis is a beautiful story of how a sweet seven year old girl discovered a need and decided to do something about it! For her birthda

5 Reasons Why Preemies Are Completely Inspiring

1. By the time they leave the hospital, they do some serious bulking up.2. Their brains go from smooth to developed.3. Their lungs totally transform.4. They recognize their parents' voices.5. They keep making huge strides well after their NICU stay.R

Nurse Snaps A Photo When Preemie First Opens His Eyes. Years Later, This Incredible Moment Happens…

Selling lots of tissues should be no problem for Kleenex following the success of a viral marketing ad (video below) featuring a special nurse.Nurse Renee Hendrix works at WellStar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia. For years, she’s been assig