Laura Tobin visits CUH to donate nappies with Mama Bamboo x Ickle Pickles
Mama Bamboo partners with the Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity to donate size 0 baby nappies to the neonatal unit in Croydon University Hospital and across the country.
Over 90,000 babies are born sick or prematurely in the UK every year. Together with the Ickle Pickles Team, Mama Bamboo seeks to make the stressful time families face in NICU a little easier.
Award-winning, eco-disposable nappy and wipe brand Mama Bamboo today announces a partnership with the Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity which seeks to support families affected by premature birth.
In the UK over 90,000 babies are born sick or prematurely every year and one in thirteen babies are born prematurely. Alongside the team at Ickle Pickles, Mama Bamboo want to make the stressful time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) a little easier by donating their brand-new size 0 baby nappies carefully designed with the delicate skin of premature babies in mind.
They will be donated to four neonatal units, including Croydon University Hospital. Each unit will receive a free monthly subscription of size 0 nappies for a total number of 74 cots.
Commenting on the donation, Neonatal Sister at Croydon University Hospital, Christie Hanson said:
“We are delighted and grateful to be supported by one of our charity partners Ickle Pickles as well our Trust Charity. We are especially grateful for the donations from Mama Bamboo, as receiving these nappies will really benefit the tiny babies and their families on our unit.”
The partnership has already had an impact supporting families at other Trusts impacted by premature birth. Marie Proton, mum and recipient of the size 0 nappies, said:
“This is a brilliant grass roots scheme that can make a difference from day one. I received a pack on my first day on the ward and it was so nice to have these super soft nappies for my baby. It gave me a few days to sort out a subscription and took just a little of the stress away in that first week”
Ashley, mum to baby Cason, also said:
“These Mama Bamboo nappies are great, easy to use and good quality. Thank you to Mama Bamboo and Ickle Pickles for this wonderful and much-needed gift.”
Since 2009, the Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity has been raising money for intensive care equipment that treats premature babies and helps to keep them alive. Alongside the initiative, Mama Bamboo is inviting their customers to help donate nappies to other NICU parents.
To donate, visit the “Give Another Mother” scheme on the Mama Bamboo website www.mamabamboo.com. Simply add the donation to your basket and checkout. Mama Bamboo have pledged to match any donation pound for pound.
Laura Crawford, Founder of Mama Bamboo: “Newborn skin is so delicate and porous and even more so when premature. Plastic and harsh chemicals are the last thing new parents want to put on their tiny babies. We want to give parents the softest, most breathable, bamboo based products to put against their baby’s delicate skin.
“Mama Bamboo nappies are made using 100% sustainably sourced bamboo viscose amd compostable liners, making them perfect for very delicate skin. We are incredibly proud of the partnership with the Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity which aims to make an incredibly difficult and stressful time easier.”
Rachael Marsh, Co-founder of the Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity said: ““At Ickle Pickles and Mama Bamboo, we are dedicated to improving the lives of babies and I am really excited about our new charity partnership with Mama Bamboo.
The Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity has been working hard and hope to expand donations to more neonatal units across England and Wales - because every new born deserves a chance.”