Baby Basics was founded in 2009 at the King's Centre Church in Sheffield, and we are now operating this initiative in Chesterfield and surrounding areas. Baby Basics works with midwives and other professional bodies to provide new baby starter hampers for mums-to-be in need, including teenage mums, asylum seekers, refugees, women fleeing domestic abuse etc. Working together with other local church
es and organisations, Baby Basics provides a Moses basket, ensuring a safe place for baby to sleep, packed full of new baby essentials such as toiletries, nappies, wipes, maternity pads as well as baby clothes, blankets and towels. WE NEED ITEMS FOR OUR STARTER HAMPERS!
- Moses Baskets
- Newborn Nappies
- Baby Wipes
- Maternity Pads
- Baby Shampoo, Wash and Lotion
- Adult Shampoo and Shower Gel
- Toothbrushes and Toothpaste
- Towels and Flannels
- Baby Blankets and sheets(for Moses baskets)
- Vests, Baby-grows and other clothing (Newborn & 0-3 months)
We also need financial donations to fund essential items that go in the baskets including a new mattress for each Moses basket. Clothing, towels Moses baskets and bed linen donated can be second hand if in pristine condition, but toiletries, nappies, wipes and pads need to be new and unopened. If you are unsure as to whether your items are suitable for donation, please email [email protected]
