When your newborn baby is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the experience can be overwhelming emotionally. The NICU Journal was created to help you understand the NICU, record the events and achievements of your baby in the NICU, celebrate, and prepare for the day you bring your baby home. It includes helpful information about common issues and questions about the NICU, offers tips for dealing with difficult situations, and provides lists for recording your baby's progress. The interactive format of the journal will help you stay organized and informed while you are in the NICU, and will serve as a valuable keepsake as you celebrate the day your baby comes home.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization consisting of 66,000 primary care pediatricians, other pediatric subspecialists, and pediatric surgeon specialists who are dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The AAP is the largest publisher of pediatric literature in the world, with a diverse catalog that includes significant clinical titles and award-winning books for parents.