Volunteer Measurements Guide

*Important Note: When making a set, be sure that the items in the set all fall within the same size category. If this is not done, the items will have to be split up. Thank you!

Blanket Measurements

Standard NICU blanket: 30" to 42" square
X-Large: 42" to 50" square

Blankets smaller than these sizes are not used at UIHC NICU. Blankets may be knit or Crochet. The blanket should not have excessively large holes and should be made from the softest yarns. Sewn blankets for use in the NICU should be made from Fleece or flannel. Quilts or other blankets with seams through the blankets or ties, cannot be used in the NICU. Quilts will be donated for going home supplies and should be of standard or x-large size.

Hat Measurements

The following are some specific hat measurements in each size category. You will notice that we ask for the hat measurements to be 1.0"-1.5" smaller than the head circumference measurements for each size category. This is due to the fact that the hats will stretch.

	Less than: 1 lb	>1–3 lbs	3–5 lbs	6–8 lbs	9–11 lbs
Circumference	4" – 4.5"	8.5" – 9"	11" – 11.5"	12" – 12.5"	13" – 14"
Length (height)		3.5" – 4"	4" – 5"	5" – 6"	6" – 6.5"

Thank you to Bev Qualheim for allowing us to use these measurements.

Preemie Measurements Guide: Size Categories by Pounds

Size categories? Measurements?	Less than 1 lb (approx.)	1-3 lbs	3-5 lbs	6-8 lbs	9-11 lbs
Neck to Feet	8" to 9.25"	10.5"	14.25"	14.5"	17"
Wrist to Wrist		10.5"	12.5"	14.25"	16"
Bottom of Neck (circumference)	2" to 3"	3"	3.5"	4.5"	5.5"
Chest (circumference)	6"	8"	10"	11.5"	14.5"
Head (circumference)	5.5" to 6"	10"	12.5"	13.5"	14.5"
Feet (length from heel to toes)	1.25"	1.5" to 2"	2.5" to 3"	3" to 3.5"	3.25" to 3.75"