Inc: increase (2 single crochets in one loop)ĭec: decrease (pull yarn through loop, pull yarn through second loop, yarn over and pull through all loops) I love printing patterns and saving them in a binder to keep track of the ones I’ve done and the ones I still plan to do. Or you can get my whole Christmas 2017 Collection for only $8.00. If you want a pattern that you can save on your computer and easily print, this pattern is available in my Ravelry shop for only $2.00. I decided to make these cute gingerbread cuddle buddies for the babies to play with this year. * Wear a gown and gloves (and change this for each baby, even twins!).I’m really not a fan of gingerbread cookies, but I do love gingerbread men as decorations. * Before cuddling each baby, use hand sanitizer (in and out of each bed-space) * Wash your hands thoroughly (up to elbows) in the sinks outside the pods before starting your shift * You can put your things in the locker room located through the doors immediately on the left once you walk into the NICU (you can ask someone at the front desk for the keys which are located in the closet behind the front desk) * If you're not sure who to cuddle… Ask a nurse! Even if you are sure, always ask a nurse before picking up a baby
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* The book will also list the babies that are good for cuddling (once Erin takes maternity leave, this list might no longer be updated, so if you cuddle a baby, then feel free to add it to the list) * When you arrive, sign in on the orange pages of the cuddle book (someone at the front desk can help you find this)
After students attend an orientation, a sign-up for volunteer sessions will be sent out and you may sign up as little or as often as you like!Ī Summary of Key Points from Orientation for Current Cuddlers:Īs a reminder, the NICU is on the 5th floor of the E (East) elevator at Umass Memorial Hospital Since orientations are limited to about 20 students, please be sure to sign up as soon as you can if interested. Please look out for our e-mails, which will contain a sign-up. We aim to offer at least one orientation per semester. How can I become involved with Cuddle Buddies?Īll cuddlers must attend an orientation before volunteering for Cuddle Buddies. In the evening hours, recovering mothers and spouses, especially those with other children, may not be able to be at the hospital and this is an optimal time to comfort the babies. In some cases, the constant presence of human contact and warmth can help prevent a possibly fatal outcome.Īlthough cuddling neonates is not a novel idea, as many volunteer programs exist at hospitals across the country, our students volunteer during evening shift hours when other volunteer cuddlers have left for the day. Not only does physical contact help put these babies at ease, but studies have found that it can also help give them the edge they need to bounce back and reduce their length of hospital stay. Regardless of the substance, withdrawal symptoms tend to cause these babies an overwhelming amount of distress and discomfort, usually exemplified by their characteristic high-pitched cry, in addition to symptoms such as tremors, fever, nausea, vomiting, nasal congestion, sleeping and feeding problems and possibly seizures. Although some of these babies are withdrawing from illegal substances used by an addicted mother, many of these babies may be withdrawing from necessary substances prescribed to a mother during pregnancy. It has also been shown to decrease the length of stay for infants suffering from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS).īaby cuddlers can be especially helpful in the care of infants exhibiting withdrawal symptoms due to NAS. Babies who are cuddled have been shown to sleep better, manage stress better, and control their autonomic function better. Be sure to look out for our e-mails about these!Įstablished in 2013, Cuddle Buddies was created due to growing research suggesting that cuddling has a calming effect on infants who are born prematurely or with medical conditions. Information about Cuddle Buddies What is Cuddle Buddies?Ĭuddle Buddies is a student group that allows opportunities for students to volunteer to hold newborns at UMass Memorial’s NICU! We also offer talks each semester about various topics on neonatal health.
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