Big Hearts for Tiny Feet
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The Big Hearts for Tiny Feet Initiative was founded by Amanda Dean in May 2017. Amanda’s son Tristan
was born with CDH (Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia) and had to fight for his life. Although he did pull through, Amanda found others with the same dreaded diagnosis. Through this, she has walked the road with several mommies who have sadly lost their precious little ones. The sad reality of their experiences made her realise there is a great need for better support for mothers whose little ones are born prematurely or stillborn or who pass away from other complications. With Amanda being an individual skilled in crafts and wanting to give back out of gratitude, the idea was born to provide parents with wraps and beanies to create memories with during the last moments they spend with their little one. Each wrap is made from high-quality fleece, and the edges have a pretty crochet border and ribbon; each beanie is crocheted and matches the wrap. A matching Keepsake Heart is added, which can be put in the wrap with the baby and be kept as a keepsake afterwards. The beanies and wraps from the Big Hearts for Tiny Feet Initiative are, for the most part, entirely manufactured from donated wool, fleece and embellishments. Without these donations, this initiative would not be possible. If you would like to make a donation, please fill out the below donation form, or sign up to be a volunteer and help us make these beautiful gifts for parents who have lost. |
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The Hope Box Initiative
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Hope boxes are tangible gifts that express love, provide biblical truth, give hope and invite bereaved parents into a community of other fellow grieving parents. Nankie Robbertse started this amazing initiative after she lost her beautiful son Kaleb at 39 weeks gestation. Here is a little more on the Hope Boxes.
What is inside a Hope Box? Book on grief: Grieving the child I never knew by Kathe Wunnenberg or I’ll hold you in heaven by Jack W Hayford Heaven booklet by Randy Alcorn Journal Fragranced candle Scripture cards Handwritten note Tea/coffee Lip balm Bath fizz ball A handmade soap A sweet treat A coffee mug A Hope Box costs around R600 to make, and until now Nanki has been carrying most of these costs herself. If you would like to help them help parents of loss, please make donation below or contact us if you would like to help in any other way. Every little bit goes a long way. |
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Octopus for a preemie
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The idea of treating preemies with cuddles originally comes from Denmark, where specialists found that cuddling crocheted octopus dolls had a calming effect on premature babies. Why an octopus though?
Research shows that the tentacles of a stuffed octopus can comfort babies because it reminds them of the umbilical cord, which makes them feel safe and secure. The health benefits of feeling at ease, protected, and at peace is nothing new to scientists. Specialists in Denmark reported that when premature babies cuddled their crocheted companions, the patients’ breathing improved, their heart rate regulated, and even oxygen levels in their blood increased, which are basic and critical components of healing and growing. Furthermore, doctors reported that holding on to the arms of the octopus dolls stopped babies from pulling at their monitors and tubes. The hospital now aims to provide every premature baby with a new cuddly creature to hold. If you would like to support this initiative, please find the pattern for the octopus friends below. Contact us to find out where to send them to. Or feel free to make a donation for wool, needles and to cover shipping costs. Thank you! |
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The Angel Box Initiative (TABI)
These Angel Boxes are made with love for parents who have suffered a loss. All donations go towards purchasing the boxes. The boxes are high quality which are also then formed into a memory boxes for the parents that they keep for all the years to come.
Mama Nurture bereavement doulas utilize these boxes whenever they go to help a client which has suffered the loss of their child.
Donate today to make a difference in a small way, that means a whole lot.
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