Tiny babies, big love
In recognition of International World Prematurity Day, Addison Medical Centre is collecting special items to support premature babies
Zululanders are encouraged to help make a difference to our tiniest fighters!
In recognition of International World Prematurity Day on 15 November, Addison Medical Centre is collecting special items to support premature babies.
The community can assist by donating:
Handmade crochet octopuses
Their soft tentacles resemble the umbilical cord and can provide comfort to premature babies. (The pattern is available from reception if needed or can be found on YouTube.)
Small, soft blankets suitable for premature babies
• Very small preemie blanket 30 × 40cm
• Small preemie blanket 40 × 55cm
• Larger preemie blanket 50 × 60cm
Tiny knitted or crocheted booties to keep little feet warm
Approximate foot length:
• Very tiny preemie 4–5cm
• Small preemie 5–6cm
• Larger preemie 6–7cm
Beanies to keep little heads warm
Tiny preemie 19–22cm 8–9cm
Small preemie 22–25cm 9–10cm
Medium preemie 25–28cm 10–12cm
Larger preemie 28–30cm 12–13cm
Every little contribution is a gesture of love for a very little life. Donors are advised to wash item/s and place in a clean sealed bag.
Donations can be dropped off at the Addison Medical Centre, 5 Addison Street, Empangeni.
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