61 develops is touch. The baby should be provided stimulation by positioning the baby in a way that allows her/him to self-soothe. This should be followed by speaking to the baby in a soft voice and gently touching the baby's head or back. You should also encourage your baby to grab the edge of the blanket or your finger and provide an opportunity for rooting and non-nutritive sucking. Stimulation in the form of KMC, touch therapy, and Indian traditional massage therapy are also quite beneficial to the baby. SUMMARY Providing medical care in the NICU alone is not sufficient for your baby to grow healthy. Along with providing various stimuli like light exposure, protected sleep, and an optimum NICU environment, parents should also be involved in caring for the baby. The familycentered developmentally supportive care that includes talking to the baby, providing KMC, and breastfeeding, helps in improving your relationship with your baby. In this way, you will also help make your baby feel safe and secure as she/he gets ready to go home.
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