Laura highlighted how such sensitive situations calls for a different type of baby card design as sending a traditional baby card featuring a baby or cute images may be upsetting to parents of premature babies as it reminds them of what they are missing out on a baby at home.

What to say to premature baby. When you meet a preemie parent try saying. Wait until 39 Weeks if You Can. Congratulate the parents on the birth of their baby.

We will always be there to get you through. The best way to do this is to be well prepared. See Let Baby Set the Delivery Date.

Offer to look after things around your. How are you going. Youre being sooooo over-protective When youre a mum of a premature baby there is an overwhelming desire to protect your childs health at all costs.

NICU and everything that goes with it is hard enough without thinking that people cant congratulate you on your new baby in case it dies. If specifics are volunteered and some people do need to talk just listen and hug if appropriate. Once you have a premature baby you enter a world you never knew existed.

Can I help with your lawn. This honesty may be greatly appreciated. This will help your baby feel relaxed and calm and cope with all the changes like travelling in a car and going outside.

Also cards like thinking of you could imply the worst. What to say and do. No it doesnt have to be the lawn but be specific.