Gowns for Premature Babies

Babies who were born too soon, for whatever reasons, need a specially sized bereavement outfit in which to be buried. Gowns for babies under three or four pounds are hard to find at local shops. Your best bet may be to find a baby boutique in your neighborhood and inquire about its inventory. If you have time to shop online, here are a few places that sell preemie and micro-preemie bereavement gowns:

• UR Baby  Burial clothing Micro Preemie to Large Preemie 0 lbs to 10 lbs. 3pc set sweater beanie cap and booties  All items are shipped within 24 hours specify color white, blue, pink or yellow
• Jacqui's Preemie Pride sells two burial gowns for micro-preemie boys and girls. The site also sells Christening gowns in premature babies' sizes, which can be used as resting gowns. Special orders are accepted, and most orders are shipped within one business day.
• Nurture Place has two styles of micro-preemie resting gowns available. Garments are usually mailed within 24 business hours.
• BabyLinq has several micro-preemie and preemie resting gowns and outfits. The site's owner, Sjona, created this store in memory of her daughter, Michaela, who died from complications of prematurity. All items are shipped within three days via Federal Express.
• Baby Devine offers boy and girl preemie and full-term bereavement outfits. Overnight shipping is available.