About the NICU

Welcome to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Sunnybrook. We are one of three high-risk regional neonatal nurseries serving the Central East Region of Ontario. We provide integrated family-centred care for infants requiring Level III or Level II neonatal care.

Introduction to the NICU
Learn more about the family-centred care we provide

Watch: Our NICU video playlist
Instructional videos and more

Who is caring for you?
Selfcare tips and support info for families

Working together for safety
What you can do to promote safety and protect your baby

Leaving the NICU
Information about transfers and discharge home

Who's who in the NICU
Descriptions of the people you'll meet in our NICU

Breastfeeding / pumping support
Helpful resources and pumping tips

Antibiotics & your baby
An animated video explaining what you need to know

Your baby's care journey in the NICU
View our NICU care pathway

Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic
Get support and resources for your child's early years  

Getting around the NICU
Explore our unit and learn about your baby's room

Read our blog: Inside the NICU
Posts by Sunnybrook's NICU families and staff

For your family and friends
Visitor policies and tips for those who are supporting you

Recommended resources
Glossary, documents, videos and more

Sensory Development Care Map
Learn how to support your baby’s sensory development in the NICU.

What can you do in the NICU?
Tips from families and nursing staff about involvement in your baby's care

For grieving parents
In time of miscarriage or loss of a baby

All about transfer to level II
Learn more about transfer and the levels of maternal newborn care in Ontario

Support for Indigenous families
Resources developed by the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation