Kitsapquilter

I am wondering and am sure someone on here knows, how big to make a baby quilt to fit over an incubator? I want to make a couple of them as our new little grandson is living in his swanky little room right now until he gets a little bigger. Right now he is only 2lbs and about 5 oz. He gained a little bit yesterday. He was born a week ago this Thurs. So he is almost a week old. They had to take him 2 1/2 mos. early. He is a tough little guy! But sooooo little!

nursie76

I googled it and one site says 36 x 36 for over the incubator. Perhaps you could check with the NICU where your little darling is staying. I am sure the nurses could help with cluing you in to their exact needs.

quiltlady

What does the hospital say about it and how much would it get in their way?

Could always ask them if someone (mom or dad who are allowed in) could measure what ever the top is and the side/end drop, then make it similar to making a cover for anything rectangle- ie, toaster oven, except one end wouldn't drop down, so it fits over the top and drops down on likely three sides (sides and end).

Do you intend it to help keep heat in or just for a comfort/grandma loves you item so it doesn't look so hospital sterile. If it's the latter I would just do one layer with serged seams so it can be easily washed.

Kitsapquilter

Thank you. That is a great idea or I will have my son or DDIL to find out for me. I just want to do at least a couple of little quilts to take to them.

Furza Flyin

[quote=quiltlady]What does the hospital say about it and how much would it get in their way?

Could always ask them if someone (mom or dad who are allowed in) could measure what ever the top is and the side/end drop, then make it similar to making a cover for anything rectangle- ie, toaster oven, except one end wouldn't drop down, so it fits over the top and drops down on likely three sides (sides and end).

Do you intend it to help keep heat in or just for a comfort/grandma loves you item so it doesn't look so hospital sterile. If it's the latter I would just do one layer with serged seams so it can be easily washed.[/quote

The quilts are requested by staff to make it dark to simulate night and to keep some of the noise down. Babies who have been in the NICU sometimes have trouble sleeping at home because it is too quiet and too dark.

Kitsapquilter

They use them to cover the incubators to keep the light out so they sleep more. Not sure if they just use a regular quilt or if it needs to be made like a toaster cover or close. I should just call the hospital and ask. But my son and DDIL can find that out for me. I think if they ask they could bring it home but I will be making the baby a couple of quilts anyway so if they don't send them home with him it is ok. Heaven knows I have plenty of fabric and may as well use it up for something like this!

quiltlady

I suggested the more precise fit as it seems it would likely keep it from just sliding down and ending up on the floor. Do they cover up the entire unit or just one end?
Sounds like a great thing for guild members to make- we make quilts now for pediatrics ward at Swedish, never thought about NICU. My brain is designing something that would just flip up any side they needed to and the others would stay in place. HMMMMM may have to call a hospital nurse friend.

candlequilter

Let me know all the particulars and I could make one or some too if they could use them in the hospitals for your little guy and others.

Thanks,
Sherryl
Candlequilter

Sadiemae

I am glad that you are going to ask because I think they want them smaller than 36" at our hospital.

Panjo 2

The guild I attend make these for the local hospital, one of the requests is that the backing is a dark fabric to block out the light from the cribs, as it is very bright in the room 24/7, apparently it helps the babies sleep better. Not sure how big they need to be as I am a newie to quilting who is not confident enough to think my work is good enough to donate.