The Importance of Protected Sleep in the NICU: Nurturing Growth and Healing

By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 29/09/2024

highlights the critical role that sleep plays in the development and recovery of newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This blog post explores the strategies for assessing and supporting restful, quality sleep while ensuring safe sleep practices. It emphasizes how protected sleep fosters brain development, physical growth, and emotional well-being. By prioritizing and safeguarding sleep in the NICU, we create an environment where babies can thrive, families feel reassured, and clinicians deliver the best possible care.