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New Guidance to Support Safe, Infant-Directed Feeding in the NICU
Feeding isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every infant shows you something different, and knowing how to read those cues can make all the difference in how feeding progresses. The 2nd edition of “Infant-Directed Oral Feeding for Premature and Critically Ill Hospitalized Infants: Guidelines for Practice” is here, bringing together the latest evidence to equip neonatal care teams with actionable strategies to assess readiness, advance feeding skills, and provide safe, infant-centered care.
It also helps teams:
- Create more consistent feeding practices across care settings
- Improve coordination of suck–swallow–breathe
- Document feeding readiness and progression more clearly
- Partner more intentionally with caregivers throughout the process
Explore the updated guidelines on iLearn.
This publication was developed in part with the support of a generous grant from Dr. Brown’s Medical.
NANN Escape Room Toolkits
Nurse Educators: Looking for a fun, interactive way to onboard new NICU nurses this summer?
NANN offers three NICU escape rooms designed to reinforce key concepts, promote teamwork, and make orientation more engaging for your newest hires!
Take $132 Off Your Go-To Resource for Neonatal Nursing Standards
Save on “Policies, Procedures, and Competencies for Neonatal Nursing Care, 6th Edition”! Now $688, this book includes 24 policies, 29 procedures, and 31 assessments you can adapt to guide patient care and support your team’s practice.
Order now for your group or institution and build a strong foundation for neonatal nursing excellence. Questions about ordering for your team? Reach out to us today by email at [email protected] or by phone at 800-451-3795.
Strengthen Developmental Care with the DCSD
Great developmental care happens when everyone on the NICU care team shares a common foundation and commitment. The Neonatal Developmental Care Specialist Designation (DCSD) formally recognizes neonatal healthcare professionals who demonstrate expertise in individualized, evidence‑based, family‑centered care through a self‑paced, online assessment. Plus, we’ve added two new tools to support your preparation!
Earning the DCSD signals professional credibility, confidence in practice, and a clear commitment to high‑quality developmental care. Whether you pursue it individually or as a unit, the designation helps align care teams around shared knowledge and elevates the standard of developmental care in the NICU.