Discussions

Hey folks, I’m looking to get some info on what can be done for the families whose children and infants are spending the holidays in the hospital. If there is already something organized that we can help with or someone I can contact. Just looking to spread some love

I am fairly certain there is a program for the NICU (not specific to Christmas, but year round), if there isn't something already in place for the general population, my guess is there should be!  
 
What a lovely idea, good on you!

Like Foxtrot says, contact the hospital. They will try to empty the ward as much as possible if it's anything like other hospitals we've been at.  
 
We had a child in the hospital around Christmas one year. If the child is sufficiently stable and are able, they will sometimes let them leave at least for the day so they can be with their families. In our case, we were still an inpatient, but basically had a pass so we could leave, sleep not at the hospital, etc, as long as we were back for rounds every day and any treatments/tests. One time (not Christmas, but another time) we were allowed to leave after rounds and then return to sleep, and stay the next morning until rounds were done again.

When I lived in Brandon, I knitted toques and scratch mitts for babies in NICU. That’s mostly what they need, according to the nurse I asked.