Cook Children's
A team for families
In addition to our doctors, we have other highly experienced staff members who are on hand to care for baby and family.
Our Child Life specialists, occupational therapists and physical therapists play an important part in helping your baby heal. And, Cook Children’s Medical Center nurses have been recognized by the American Nursing Credentialing Center for nursing excellence. Each staff member works with mom as part of the team to decide the best treatment for her baby.
For parents
At Cook Children's, we know that parents also need care. Our staff will help parents bond with their baby, and make sure they are comfortable in the process. For older siblings, Child Life Specialists are on hand to help prepare them for visitation and to help you and your child bond with the new baby, including:
- Lactation education
- At-home preemie care education
- Support groups, including sibling introduction
- Infant massage classes
- Kangaroo care classes
For families
Treating a child affects the whole family. To help ease some of those challenges, Cook Children’s offers families many amenities to help make their stay comfortable and enjoyable, such as:
- A flat screen TV with earbuds so parents or siblings can enjoy a show and not disturb baby
- Indoor and outdoor playgrounds so siblings can spend time with mom or dad
- Camelot Court to help families get a delicious and nutritious meal
- Starbucks can provide both caffeinated and decaffeinated beverages or snacks
- Build-A-Bear can help your child make a new furry friend
