Language Nutrition in the NICU

Positive sensory experiences are vital for promoting optimal neurodevelopmental outcomes. That’s why Baby Bookworms, a NICU reading program that focuses on language nutrition, aims to provide positive experiences for NICU babies during the early, most delicate period of neurodevelopment. Sarah Bakke, BSN RNC-NIC, of Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children joins Jill Beck, the host of NANNCast, to discuss the importance of language nutrition and how the Baby Bookworms program was implemented.