NICU Mom's First 30 Days Guide (PDF)

Baby in the NICU? You are not alone.

The NICU Mom’s First 30 Days is a calm, interactive PDF guide written by a NICU mom, for moms who are tired, worried and trying to hold it all together. Open it on your iPad or phone, tap to check things off and type your notes right on the page. Prefer paper? Every page prints beautifully too.

WHAT’S INSIDE (27 pages)

A gentle welcome and the “first-30-days” mindset
Hospital Bag Checklist (for you, baby and your support person)
Questions to Ask Your Care Team (before leaving the hospital and in the first days)
Coming Home: The First 72 Hours
Your 30-Day Roadmap, week by week
Feeding, Sleep & Diapers basics
What Was Worth Buying
Taking Care of You
Visitors & Boundaries
The NICU Moms Corner

Printable + Fillable Pages

30-Day Checklist
Daily Log (feeding, diapers, sleep)
Appointments & Questions
Important Numbers
Weekly Mom Check-In
Milestones & Memories

Interactive Features

Tap-to-check boxes (about 200) on the checklists
Type-anywhere fields on the log, tables and notes pages (about 196)
Works on iPad, tablet, phone and computer
Also prints on US Letter paper

How To Use The Interactive Pdf

Open the file in a PDF app that supports form fields, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, GoodNotes, Notability, Xodo or PDF Expert. Some basic viewers (for example Apple Books or Mac Preview) may not let you tap or type, so use one of the apps above, or just print it.

How It Works

Purchase and download instantly after checkout.
Unzip the file and open the PDF.
Tap, type and check things off, or print the pages you want.

Please Note

This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped.
The guide shares one mother’s personal experience and tips. It is not medical advice and does not replace your baby’s care team. Always follow the guidance of your doctors and nurses.
For personal use only. Please do not resell or share the file.
Colors may vary slightly by screen and printer.

Written with love by a NICU mom, for the mom you are becoming.