The Advanced NICU Hybrid Design is a point of care holistic design solution applicable to advanced hybrid open bay design departments and single family rooms. When babies are born prematurely or with complications, they are transferred to a NICU. The intense, public nature of this environment and an ensuing difficulty to bond with mother can have a negative impact on their neurological development. The Advanced NICU Hybrid Design promotes parental bonding and involvement, protects infant sleep and reduces stress and negative stimuli to improve neuro-developmental outcomes and quality of life.