The Next Journey
Support for the NICU Journey — From One Family to Another
Resources to help you transition from the NICU to everyday life.
Preparing for Home
Leaving the hospital is a milestone—but bringing your baby home can come with a new set of questions, routines, and responsibilities. Whether your child comes home with medications, medical equipment, feeding needs, follow-up care, or simply a schedule that feels completely new, you don’t have to figure everything out at once.
Start with what your family needs today and build from there.

Explore topics and trusted resources to help you feel more prepared and supported at home.

Settling Into Life at Home
Tips and tools to help you establish routines, organize supplies, and adjust to life outside the hospital.
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Creating a Care Station
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Managing Routines
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Important Numbers to Keep Handy
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Tips for Other Caregivers
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Feeding & Nutrition at Home
Information and supports for feeding plans, supplies, nutrition, and working with your baby’s care team.
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Breastfeeding & Pumping
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Bottle Feeding
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Tube Feeding (NG / G-Tube)
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Feeding Therapy
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Medications & Medical Equipment
Resources to help you manage medications and equipment with confidence at home.
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Medication Tips & Safety
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Equipment Care & Supplies
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Traveling with Equipment
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Where to Get Help
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Appointments, Specialists & Therapies

Stay organized and informed about medical appointments, follow-up care, and therapies.
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Keeping Track of Appointments
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Finding Specialists
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Therapies (PT, OT, Speech, etc.)
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Developmental Follow-Up
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Home Nursing, Services & Support
Explore services and programs that may be available to support your child and family.
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Home Health Nursing
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Early Intervention (Early Steps)
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Care Coordination
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Community Resources
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Emergency & Backup Planning
Plan ahead for unexpected situations and know where to turn when concerns arise.
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Emergency Contacts
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Backup Caregivers
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Power Outages & Equipment
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When to Call the Doctor
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