NICU Comforts

Bringing comfort to preemies is part of the Comfort Silkie mission. I have been involved with birthing mothers and new babies for most of my life. There is no greater joy than to be a part of the wonder of birth and the miracle of new life. The plan is for babies to have nine months in the most amazing environment that soothes them and supports their development. However, every year in the USA, 500,000 babies are born before they are ready.

Comfort is the best gift to these tiny babies and their parents. The medical and technology advances in the last decade have increased the chance of survival for even the tiniest of preemies. But the Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) environment and the journey ahead for many of little ones and their parents is not easy. It is hard to imagine the fear, stress, and anxiety that these parents goes through caring for their tiny baby in the NICU.

One in eight babies in America is born early. In the last two decades that rate has increased by 30%. If you know of someone who has had a baby early please think of Comfort Silkie as an avenue of comfort to them. We have designed some special products that bring comfort to both the preemie and their parents.

Often in our high technology world we forget the simple, healing power of comfort.
Our Original Comfort Silkie Security Blanket is used in NICUs across the country to help parents bond with their baby and create a scent connection. The size is just right for tiny little ones and helps parents feel involved and connected with their baby's care.

The NICU environment is noisy and bright. We encourage parents to bring in the Comfort Silkie Isolette Cover/Blanket to protect baby from constant bright lighting that is needed in the NICU. The brown satin backing that drapes the isolette helps to create a more womb like environment and less stimulation. The inner lining of the cover/blanket helps to buffer the many loud noises that are part of the care area.

Words of comfort have soothing power. This unique cover/blanket is designed to cover the isolette with special messages of love. A pen that can write on our combination of fabrics is included. Later the cover can be used as a comfort blanket for baby and surround baby with words of comfort and love. A precious keepsake.

From the beginning of Comfort Silkie our heart has been for the babies and their comfort. I guess it has always been the mom in me and my heart to comfort. Because I can't be the arms that soothe every parent, we hope our products reach them. I encourage them to use the Comfort Silkie Mini Pillow to hug when their arms feel empty and to wrap themselves in our comfort throw and have a good cry.

If you know of someone who has an ill or premature baby please let them know about Comfort Silkie. Do comfort in your community by adopting a NICU or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Get some friends together and fundraise to bring Comfort Silkie to parents and babies who need the power of comfort.