Going Home Essentials

A new chapter begins.

Bringing your baby home from the NICU is an exciting milestone, but preparing for the transition can feel overwhelming. These thoughtfully selected essentials can help you feel more prepared as you settle into life at home with your little one.

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Four baby bottles with white caps and transparent nipples, labeled Dr. Brown's natural flow, with green liquid inside and blue spray designs on the bottles.

Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Bottles

Designed with a vent system to help reduce air intake during feeding. A practical option for families transitioning to bottle-feeding at home.

Dr Brown's 8 oz bottles
Packaging box for Dr. Brown's drying tower, a drying rack and storage system for baby bottles and parts, featuring a black rack with bottles and brush, white and green accessories, and a blue cleaning brush.

Dr. Brown's Bottle Drying Rack

A convenient way to organize and air-dry bottles and feeding accessories while keeping your countertop tidy.

Dr. Brown's drying rack
A portable water and milk warmer device by momcozy, shown with a hand holding the device pouring milk into a measuring bottle.

Momcozy Portable Bottle Warmer

A rechargeable, portable warmer designed to make warming milk more convenient when traveling or away from home.

Momcozy Portable Warmer
A baby travel system with an adjustable stroller, three detachable car seats, and a separate base unit for easy installation.

Evenflo Shyft Car Seat & Stroller

A convenient car seat and stroller combination that makes transitioning from the car to everyday outings easier. A versatile option for families preparing to bring their baby home.

Evenflo Shyft Car Seat System
Child car seat with black and gray padding, orange safety locks, and a black plastic base.

Chicco KeyFit Max Infant Car Seat

A rear-facing infant car seat designed with convenience and comfort in mind. Features an easy-install base and adjustable harness for growing babies.

Chicco Keyfit Max Zip ClearTex Car Seat

A NICU Note: Not every infant car seat is appropriate for every premature baby. Check the manufacturer's minimum weight and height requirements, and discuss your baby's positioning and discharge needs with your NICU team. Follow your hospital's recommendations for car seat tolerance screening when indicated.

Round wooden sign with a graduation cap and the text "After ____ days, I am a NICU grad!" with a space to write the number of days, shown as 32. Also includes a black marker for writing and a black graduation cap with a red tassel.

NICU Graduation Keepsake

Celebrate an unforgettable milestone! This adorable graduation sign offers a special way to commemorate your baby's NICU journey and the exciting day they finally get to go home.

NICU Graduate Plaque