Mount Sinai NICU Parent Advisory Committee

04/21/2026

We cannot let this week go by without thanking all of our wonderful parents who volunteer their time as busy moms, grandmas and dads .

We all work to make it better for those who are currently in the nicu or have lost a little angel, giving back from our own lived experience.

Thank you again to those before us and now, who keep our mission strong since 1989! The longest running parent advisory committee in North America.

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04/21/2026

Have you seen our inforgraphic on “Supporting Siblings While Your Baby Is in the NICU”? It shares useful, practical tips to help parents support siblings during what can be a challenging and emotional time. The infographic offers guidance on how to talk with children about the NICU, prepare them before seeing the baby, explain equipment and noises, and help siblings express their feelings through age-appropriate activities.

This resource is here to support families alongside NICU care teams. You’re not expected to have all the answers and you’re not doing this alone.

At CPBF, we’re committed to sharing clear, evidence-informed resources that meet families where they are and help support the best possible start.

👉 View the infographic here: www.cpbf-fbpc.org/supporting-siblings

04/05/2026

03/24/2026

When a baby is in the NICU, families are carrying an emotional weight that many people can't fully see.

While phrases like “everything will be fine” often come from a place of love... practical support can mean even more.

Small acts of care can make a big difference for NICU parents:

• bringing a coffee during a long hospital day
• dropping off dinner
• helping with laundry or errands
• checking in with a simple message

Support doesn't have to be big to be meaningful.

If you know a NICU parent, showing up in small ways can remind them they are not alone.

03/23/2026

03/16/2026

Lullabies are medicine, brain development, language, and love for our NICU babies.
Did you have a nurse who sang to your baby?
What was your favourite lullaby to sing?

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 💐

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and compassion of women everywhere. From mothers and caregivers to leaders, advocates, and changemakers, women continue to shape our communities and support one another in powerful ways. Here’s to lifting each other up, honoring the impact of women past and present, and continuing to push forward for a more equal and empowering future for all. ✨

03/05/2026

Happy Social Worker Week!

Meet Rebecca and Kalyn - two of Mount Sinai’s NICU Social Work team.
They are the quiet strength behind so many families during life’s hardest moments. Your compassion, advocacy, and support make an impact that words can’t fully capture.

In the NICU, you help families navigate fear, uncertainty, and overwhelming emotions while their babies fight their biggest battles. Your presence, guidance, and care mean more than you know.
Thank you for showing up with such heart every single day. 💝

03/04/2026

Happy 4th Birthday to these amazing warrior twins!!!
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Happy Birthday to Adiah Laelynn and Adrial Luka Nadarajah, who were born on 4 March 2022 at the Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada, at a gestational age of 22 weeks – a whole 126 days early. 🎂

03/02/2026

They ALL matter 💜