{"product_id":"waiting-for-baby-a-sibling-visits-the-nicu-paperback","title":"Waiting for Baby: A Sibling Visits the NICU - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJennifer Bracci\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAngie Jones\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWaiting for Baby - A Sibling Visits the NICU\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a comforting picture book that helps young children understand and process the experience of having a sibling in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisiting a NICU can be overwhelming-especially for a young child. There are breathing machines, IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and unfamiliar alarms. Some babies are tiny and fragile. Others are under bright lights or surrounded by tubes. This story gently prepares children for what they might see, hear, and feel during sibling visitation, helping to ease fear and uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTold through warm, rhyming text and supported by engaging illustrations, the book introduces children to the NICU environment in a developmentally appropriate way. It reassures them that their love and presence matter-even when they can't hold or play with their new baby sibling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith practical suggestions and comforting language, this book encourages bonding, emotional expression, and family connection during a difficult and unfamiliar time. It's an essential resource for parents, caregivers, and hospital staff supporting siblings of NICU babies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJennifer Bracci has been a registered nurse in a level three neonatal intensive care unit since 1999. After becoming a parent herself, she realized the true importance of family centered care. Older siblings may experience confusion and fear upon witnessing the NICU environment and Jennifer hopes to assist parents in preparing for a NICU visit. She lives in Miami, Florida with her husband and two young sons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAngie Jones started drawing for adults and children when she was a wee child. When she isn't drawing, painting or writing, she likes riding her bicycle. hiking or watching a good movie. You can see more of Angie's art work and download fun coloring pages at www.angiejones.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.07 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 25, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51873816543520,"sku":"9781452545493","price":20.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/VKsrc1_Q3y9781452545493.webp?v=1781723930","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/waiting-for-baby-a-sibling-visits-the-nicu-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}