NICU nurses are superheroes in the truest sense of the word. They care for babies who were born early or face health complications.
In many cases, these nurses act as surrogate parents to care for their patients when their families have to be away from the hospital.
Many parents these days are embracing the benefits of babywearing and use a carrier or sling for their babies.
This way, babies get all the benefits of a physical connection, which in turn helps them feel more relaxed and reduces crying.
Being close to their mom or another adult while in a carrier helps preemie babies learn how to regulate their own bodies' temperatures and breathing.
The photos were originally shared by manduca, a German baby carrier company, on Facebook.
Since some of these babies' families can't be there 24/7, these nurses stepped in to make sure the babies still get lots of cuddles.
They're ensuring that these little patients get every chance they can to grow strong and healthy.
"This picture is my baby girl that was taken by one of her nurses when she realized she was smiling for the first time when I wasn’t there, " said Harmony Shalander.
"I tilt my hat off to these wonderful nurses, I watched the ones who help care for my baby love her like she was theirs, they are angels.... NICU Nurses ROCK!!!!" said Carrie Conley.
"I still remember walking into special care at like 5 or 6 in the morning and my bub wasnt in her bed. Turned around and saw the amazing Genna Colegate working away at the computer with my little miss snuggled in!!! Was the best thing ever!!" said Kiya Chaplin
