Parents have enough stress dealing with their beloved little preemie. Preemies usually need more care than the typical newborn and newborns need a lot of special care. Trying to clothe a preemie can just be another added stress for the family. Offer items for those that find themselves unexpectedly dealing with this worry.
These sweet little ones can be so small that a newborn size item can be too large for them. This would be a wonderful area to look into and provide the items that are commonly needed when caring for a little preemie. A baby that weighs just a few pounds has very little body fat, so they end up swimming in the typical newborn sizes of clothing. Be sure to offer very soft, practical items as well as cute items. They often need soft little caps that can keep their heads warm too, so be sure to make these available also. You might even offer soft designed hats with their names on them, since while they are in the hospital it may be all they are allowed to wear until they come out of their little incubators. These cheerful little hats could be good for everyone working with and visiting the new little one.
In order to be a successful 'business idea' it would be best to make your business known by most hospitals that would be dealing with these little ones on a regular basis. It may take a while to get your business well known for offering these hard to find items, but be patient and watch as your company grows.
This type of company might do well on the Web. You might give thought to opening your business on-line, offering preemie items to people all over the world. Many times when people have trouble finding needed items in their own communities they will turn to the Internet for them. Make these hard to find items available and easy to find and you could have a booming business on your hands.
This would be a great idea for people that are looking for a gift idea also. Most times when a baby is born, friends and family want to help the couple celebrate the birth of their new little one. It is much easier to find cute little outfits for newborns and older, but there is very little to choose from for preemies, if anything. Parents of preemies need encouragement and positive feedback from their friends and families. Knowing that you are behind them with positive feelings about the outcome of their new little one, can mean more than just what words can convey.
If you are not sure about all the items to offer for these babies, you could always interview pediatric nurses that take care of preemies, they may be able to help you fill some needs that they have experienced already. They should be quite willing to help you so that their babies can go home with all the needed items required for the parents to take care of them.
Resources:
http://www.preemie.com/
http://www.weaniewear.co.uk/index.php/cPath/29?kw=premie%20clothing&fl=1828
http://www.nurtureplace.com/
http://www.babylinq.com/
July 29, 2008
