Things your baby may do during this period

• Exploring their environment
• Begin to have fear of strangers
• Sit without support
• Crawl
• Imitate familiar sounds

Effects hospitalization may have on your baby

• Routines may be altered (feedings, playing, sleeping schedule, etc.)
• Multiple caregivers may add to your baby’s anxiety with strangers

Ways to support your baby’s development in a hospital setting

• Have parent or primary caregiver present
• Follow routines if possible
• Ask for consistent caregiver when available (nurse)
• Bring familiar items from home (toy, blanket, etc.)
• Fill out “Things To Know About Me” and post over crib
• Use crib as a safe space
• Avoid the crib for any type of procedure