Baby Basics Northampton
| Address | c/o The Kairos Centre
Wilks Way
Grange Park NN4 5DW |
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| How to donate | Please drop off new toiletries in the Baby Basics Northampton collection box in the foyer. We appreciate the Kairos Centre's kindness in supporting Baby Basics Northampton and ask that donations are only taken during these times and are never left outside the building. |
| Currently accepting donations? | Yes |
| Make arrangement before donation? | No |
| Times for drop-off/donations | Monday 10am-12pm & Tuesday 9.30am-12pm |
| What we do | Baby Basics Northampton provide Moses baskets and baths full of essential items for new mums who are vulnerable and in need of this vital support. The service was set up in 2013 by 4 mums who, with the support of their local church and community, volunteered their time to provide this valuable service predominantly to health care professionals. In just over 9 1/2 years we have helped nearly 1800 families have a better start with their baby and have a staff team of 3, supported by volunteers. Our service covers the whole of Northamptonshire. Referrals are made to us during pregnancy from midwives, health visitors, healthcare professionals, refuges, charities, family support workers, churches, schools and charities. We work closely with these professionals to provide a reliable service that people can trust. The women they are working with include teenage mums, women seeking asylum, women fleeing domestic abuse and trafficking and families in financial need. Our aim is not only to provide some of the essentials needed, but to do so in a way that preserves dignity and demonstrates the support and care these families and their babies deserve. The starter packs are provided without any charge and are made possible thanks to donations from our community and from the dedication of our volunteers supporting us to deliver this service. |
| What we accept |
We can accept new, unused toiletries for newborn babies and their mums.
For baby:
- Baby Shampoo
- Baby Bubble Bath
- Baby Lotion
- Baby wash/soap
- Baby Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Cotton Wool Balls
- Nappies (size 0, 1, 2)
For Mum:
- Shampoo/Conditioner (for all hair types)
- Shower gel
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Tissues
- Breast pads
- Maternity/sanitary towels
- Handwash/soap
- Toiletry gift sets
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| Accept part-used products? | No |
| Making a donation? |
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