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NICU Resources for Parents and Families

Safety

• Kids in Safety Seats (KISS): Car seat education
  http://phpa.dhmh.maryland.gov/ohpetup/kiss/Pages/Home.aspx
  
  
• Proper placement of infant in a car seat
  https://thecarseatlady.com  

• Online resource for recalls
  http://www.recalls.gov/


• Safe Kids: A go-to source for a variety of safety information
  www.safekids.org


• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: All you need to know about vaccinations for your child
  http://www.cdc.gov/

• Safe sleep for your baby (by NICHD Videos)
  Never Shake: Preventing shaken baby syndrome (by MissouriCTF)
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3xytsg6oDo

Parenting

• Maternal and Child Health Bureau: Resources for family planning and health care
  http://phpa.dhmh.maryland.gov/mch/Pages/Home.aspx


• The Learning Community: Parenting resource library with tips, links and videos
  www.thelearningcommunity.us


• Bright Futures: Parenting resources in English and Spanish
  https://brightfutures.aap.org/families/Pages/Resources-for-Families.aspx


• Dads Adventure: Helping new dads become the best parent imaginable
  www.dadsadventure.com


• Grahams Foundation: A website for preemie parents offering support and resources
  http://grahamsfoundation.org/mypreemie-app/

Breastfeeding and Nutrition

• La Leche League International: Breastfeeding support, education and encouragement
  http://www.lalecheleague.org/


• Kelly Mom: Support and evidence-based information about breastfeeding, sleep and parenting
  www.kellymom.com


• Choose My Plate: A one-stop resource for healthy nutrition for you and your family
  www.choosemyplate.gov