Useful Links
General Parenting Sites
www.forparentsbyparents.com looks at all the life changing elements of parenthood, even the grim bits...so we hope that it truly reflects the reality of being a mum or a dad today. Through the sharing of personal experiences, parents offer support, reassurance, information, ideas and practical solutions.
www.bumpsababy.co.uk do the Tiny Dee range of prem baby wear starting at 1lb in weight ..with special incubator clothing & hats etc ...
www.babies-born.co.uk
Babies-born.co.uk Preemie (Premature) and full term Babywear Online Shopping Catalogue.
E.S.P. Extra Special Parents. A forum set up for parents and carers of children and adults with special needs.
- Why are babies born prematurely?
- What are the risks if my baby is born too soon?
- What are my baby’s chances?
- What should you do if you go into premature labour?
- What happens when a premature baby is born?
- The special care neonatal unit
- How you can help your prem baby
- Clothes for prem babies
- How to donate breast milk
- Prem babies discussion forum
Smallfolk.com
"Smallfolk.com is the most comprehensive and authoritative source of online information on child care and child related topics, both in the UK and world wide. We work with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity to source the information on these pages".
www.ivillage.co.uk/pregnancyand baby/
www.ivillage.co.uk/pregnancyand baby/
http://www.healthvisiting.org - Help and advice for parents of pre-school children 24hrs a day.
MiniClub.com...parents in evolution!
Site for parents with children of pre-school age, as well as expectant and
new parents. Practical information, advice, baby names, shopping, recipes,
travel, games and activities and a nanny search engine. Also in Spanish.
Twinsclub.co.uk, the UK based multiples website for parents and parents to be, of
Twins, Triplets, Quads and More..
www.underfives.co.uk
Under5s is the site for everyone involved in pre-school education and childcare; teachers, nursery nurses, students, child minders, nannies, and of course, parents. We believe that pre-school is the most important stage for learning; positive experiences provided at this time having a lifelong influence. We also believe that education should be fun, and actively encourage learning through play.
Shopping/Clothes
The following is a list of places that stock clothes suitable for premature and low-birthweight babies in the UK.
Please remember that if you are buying clothes for premature babies or low birth-weight babies they may be wearing clothes supplied by the hospital while in there. By the time they come out they may be in need of normal size clothes. If in doubt please check first. Also babies can have a low-birth weight but be very long in which case the premature babies clothes may not fit.
If you can add to the details of stockists of clothes suitable for premature/low birth-weight babies then please contact me.
Boots
Mothercare has introduced a range of baby clothes for premature and small babies weighing between 1.4kg and 3.4kg (3lb - 7.5lb). The new clothes were designed following consultations with mothers and with midwives working in special baby care units. There are four choices: a velour all-in-one in either blue and white or white with pink trim, price £13; and a velour two piece with white jacket and blue trousers or pink jacket with pink and white bloomers, price £14. The premature range is available in 150 of Mothercare’s stores nationwide; stockist details are available on 01923 210210.
Mischief Kids (UK Retailer)
Smilechild is about being with your children, having fun, using your imagination.
This time will not be forever, so make every moment as precious as possible.
Take care of yourself. Be relaxed. Shop responsibly.
Today's children will, one day, care for the earth. Teach them to do it well with a holistic approach to their future. Inspire them with colour and texture, fragrance, comfort, warmth and love - they are the future. Visit Smilechild for shopping, information, discussion and much more.
LITTLE BEGINNINGS produce a range of clothing to fit all newborn babies, including premature babies, from 450 g (1lb) to 5.5 kg (12lb) They also stock the body support for newborn babies, Tiny Traveller, which fits into all rear facing baby car seats. 10% discount on all purchases. For a leaflet please phone 0116 278 3336
Premature Wear from Sproggs Superstore (UK)
http://www.sprogsonline.co.uk
Babyland
01476 564759
The George Shopping Centre
, Grantham, Lincolnshire
If you have twins or more you can get a discount on items from The Twins and Multiple Births Organisation (TAMBA)
Karen's Premature Baby Knitwear
Marsupial Mother Baby Slings
"for happy babies with enlightened parents"
very quick and easy to use.
handmade with high quality materials
designed for mother/baby comfort
great for discreet on-the-go breastfeeding
suitable from birth to toddling~
(35 lbs)
(As recommended by Kerri - "wish I had this on my first - essential if your baby doesn't like being put down or being in the pram").
http://www.babies-born.co.uk/
For low-birthweight sleepsuits
http://www.preciouslittleone.com/
PreciousLittleOne - The complete nursery specialists selling a
comprehensive range of nursery products, from pushchairs and playpens to cots, car seats and cribs, all at extremely competitive prices and all with FREE delivery.
Babyprem.com
The No 1 Web Site for Premature Baby Clothes,
Early Baby Clothing and Dolls clothes.
Little Tom
Clothes for your premature or small newborn baby (New Zealand)
http://www.littletom.co.nz/
Peeny Weeny Baby UK - The Specialist In The World Of Preemies & Special Care Babies.
Some lovely ideas for Special Care Units and members of the public including:
* dummies
* nappies
* early arrival cards
* journals etc
Tiny Dee Tiny Traveller
The Tiny Dee Tiny Traveller is a unique baby car carrier that fits snugly into first stage car seats to keep tiny babies safe, secure and comfortable. The Tiny Traveller not only fits all first stage car seats, but can be used in pushchairs and baby swings. It's even versatile enough to be used in all terrain buggies to keep little ones snug and secure. It provides invaluable head, back and tummy support to provide protection as well as additional comfort for small babies. Recommended by Special Care Baby Units and Midwives it is easy to install and is machine washable at 40°c.
LiliMay Baby® - Everymum's Choice™
Portslade, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
+44 (0)1273 411331
website: http://www.lilimay.com
The Cosy Shopper. Designer for supermarket shopping trollies or covers for car seats (handy if your little one vomits frequently).
Cheeky Chums Online (Stockists of premature baby items)
http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
RAY OF HOPE
Hand Knitting Patterns
Bonnets etc for Premature Babies
to find out more about the HASLINGTON RAY OF HOPE KNITTERS' CIRCLE click here
We will help anyone who needs cardigans. bonnets bootes etc for low birthweight babies. I can be contacted from the site
Christine Cooper,
Co-ordinator Ray of Hope
www.rayofhope.co.uk
Cuddles (knitting patterns etc).
My preemie
Sewing patterns for premature babies (will ship to the UK
Twinthings.co.uk - Father's Day gifts for Twin dads
Links to Neonatal Units/Special Care Baby Units (UK)
SNICU Parents' Group is a registered charity set up and run by parents whose babies' lives have been saved by the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Southmead Hospital.
Princess Royal University Hospital. Special Care Baby Unit
Liverpool Women's Hospital
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
BIBS (Babies In Buscot Support)
BIBS is run by and for the parents and family of premature and sick newborn babies in the
Buscot Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, UK.
Cuddles
Parents Support Group to the Special Care Baby Unit in Glan Clwyd Hospital, North Wales
and
SKABU - this site is dedicated to raising money and awareness for the charity 'cuddles. The charity Cuddles (Care Understanding Devotion to Duty for Lives Extremely Small) was established in April 1984 and has been operational ever since.
SSNAP - Support For Sick Newborn and Their Parents
SSNAP was set up in 1982 by the parents of babies who had been cared for in the Special Care Nursery at the John Radcliffe Maternity Hospital in Oxford.
Prince Charles Hospital - Special Care Baby Unit Support Group
Normally meets on the First Tuesday of every month at Kenshole Ward, Aberdare Hospital - for further information please contact Sister Ann Phillips at the Special Care Baby Unit on Merthyr Tydfil 01685721721
If you can recommend a link or give details of a support group near you then please let me know - Kerri
General Health Links
