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I have a newborn currently in a foster placement but with a relative placement option in the works. The baby was exposed to substances in utero and struggled with withdrawal, feeding, and needed oxygen for the first few days of life. The baby is a fighter and recovered quickly, was discharged from the NICU, and remains generally healthy. Recently the baby turned blue for a few seconds, there is a plan in place if it were to happen again, but the current foster family has an owlet (monitor's oxygen) that has brought them reassurance. The child's medical providers are aware of this concern but at this time no additional care is needed. This baby's relative has had various children related to the baby as siblings or cousins placed with her, unfortunately also due to CPS concerns. She has adopted all of the children that have ever been placed with her and raised them into adulthood. Because of her willingness to preserve the family connection and be there for her family we have been able to keep different sibling sets together. Unfortunately, she is once again needed as a placement, this time for this baby. Fortunately, the baby will be with his siblings in what will likely turn into a permanent plan (adoption/guardianship). This is not a need for the baby or else there would be viable options through medical care. It would be amazing if the community could obtain an owlet for this relative to also receive the same reassurance.