Chicago Hospital Offers Cuddlers To Help NICU Babies

The video discusses the volunteer cuddler program at Rush University Medical Center, which supports infants in the NICU by providing comfort through cuddling. Volunteers undergo training to help reduce infant stress and aid development. The program was temporarily suspended during COVID-19 but has since resumed. Many volunteers are parents who have had children in the NICU, offering empathy and support to current families. The program aims to continue demonstrating the positive impact of cuddling on infants and their families.

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect the cuddler program?

What emotional benefits do parents receive from the cuddler program?