At home you and your family will be the main carers for your baby.

As well as being a happy time, bringing your baby home can be emotional and stressful.

Remember your baby is only coming home because the staff  specialist doctors believe they are well enough to leave the hospital and that you are able to care for them.

To help decide if your baby is ready to go home, doctors will check if your child can control their temperature and how well they are feeding and gaining weight.

If your baby requires ongoing help or support due to breathing difficulties, they check to see if this can be managed in your home.

If your baby is going home with equipment to support their breathing or feeding, you will be given information and training to manage the equipment confidently at home.