Preemie Coloring Books
Coloring Books Kids with a Premature Baby Sibling
It's exciting when a new baby joins the family, but if the baby has to stay in the hospital, it can be frightening.
Using non-verbal tools such as coloring books can help an older sibling understand what is happening.
The story told throughout the book can help calm you child's fears so they can have a positive experience meeting the new baby.
Explains why the baby has to stay in the hospital for now
Describes the NICU machines as helpers and explains what they do
Emphasizes a positive relationship between the child and baby
Beautiful, simple pictures appropriate for young children
Easy to understand, rhyming language
I ordered this for my grandchildren. It has beautiful simple pictures appropriate for young children, and explains why the baby is in the hospital and what the machines do in easy to understand, rhyming language.
“Beautiful Simple Pictures”
All NICU units in the US should have this coloring book. This is a great resource for families with premies. What a delight!
“Great NICU Support”
I bought this for my little girl. It was used to help her understand why her little sister would be stay in the hospital. It was very helpful and was a great book.