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Big Hearts for Tiny Feet

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

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. 
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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

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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Would you like to purchase a octopus for yourself, a family member, friend or to someone anonymous? All profits go straight back into this project to purchase more yarn. If you would like to do this, please fill out the form below.
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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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  • Home
  • About Samala
  • The Birth Doula
    • Find a Birth Doula
    • HypnoBirthing
    • Birth Preperation Workshop
    • Resources for Pregnancy and Birth
  • Bereavement Services & Support
    • The Bereavement Doula
    • Find a Bereavement Doula
    • Medical Temination Counselling
    • Counselling & Support
    • Parents of loss support group
    • Adopt a bereavement doula!
    • Initiatives supported by Mama Nurture
  • Mama Nurture Bereavement Doula Training
    • Upcoming Doula Trainings
  • Upcoming Events
  • Contact Us
  • Resources for pregnancy & infant loss