Woollen items for babies needed at ChCh Women's Hospital
With the chilly winter months still ahead, Maternity Services at Christchurch Women’s Hospital is calling for donations of knitted hats, singlets, cardigans and blankets for full-term babies.
“We are needing wool singlets, hats and cardigans that will fit babies who weight between 2.5kg and 4.5 kg (5lb-10lb)”, says Clinical Midwife Coordinator Hannah Gannaway.
“We are unable to accept any knitting in acrylic because this material does not support the babies to maintain their body temperature.
“We are so grateful to the community for providing this valuable resource to the whānau of Canterbury, many of whom are caught unaware of how many layers their baby may need to keep warm, or be caught out with a baby that has difficulty maintaining their temperature.”
Donations can be sent or dropped off to:
Christchurch Women’s Maternity Ward
Level 5, Christchurch Women’s Hospital.
Please include your name and contact details if you wish.