Cots 4 Tots offers an accommodation near to the hospital for families with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The Great Appeal, the charity dedicated to Bristol Children's Hospital, runs the program. Abbey Silvester ran in support of the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run.
When your child is ready, it's best to move them to an area where they can sleep. This can help prevent feelings of resentment towards their new sibling. It also helps them sleep better.
The Cots 4 Tots story
The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a non-profit foundation that supports the Marine Corps' annual toy drive. It offers financial, administrative logistical, promotional, and administrative assistance to local Toys for Tots coordinators, as well as a variety of services that the Marine Corps is unable to provide. It also provides educational and informational materials to the general public. and arranges for national corporations to include information about Toys for Tots in their paid advertisements, and runs an education and public relations program every year.
The Cots 4 Tots story began in the year 2010 with a fundraising appeal to Bristol's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) located at St Michael's Hospital. Since its founding the charity has raised tens and thousands of pounds to support families with sick or premature babies in the West of England and South Wales. Its work includes providing family accommodation houses as well as state-of-the art equipment for the NICU.
One of the main focuses is the Cots For Tots House, which is a no-cost "home from home" for families who are staying in the hospital. It is located next to the NICU and allows parents to be close to their child. Since 2012, the charity has helped more than 2100 families stay in the home.
Families who stay at Cots For Tots House are reassured they are not alone. They can share their experiences with other parents experiencing the exact thing. They also have access to a wide range of facilities to ensure their stay is as comfortable as is possible.
The charity also provides a music therapist who goes to the NICU to help reduce stress and pain levels for babies and their parents. It has been proven to improve the quality of life for the patients and their families. Music therapy also helps reduce the amount of medication required to treat these children, saving both time and money for hospitals. The therapist employs specially designed resonant musical instruments that are tuned to specific frequencies. They play soothing tunes that soothe infants. Moreover, the resonant instruments also generate vibrations that can soothe the fathers and mothers.
The Cots 4 Tots website
The Cots 4 Tots website is the home of a special charity that raises money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael's Hospital in Bristol. The charity is a part of Wallace and Gromit's Grand Appeal and also funds Cots for Tots House, which provides an affordable 'home from home' accommodation to families with children being treated in the neonatal intensive care unit. The charity has helped hundreds of families over the last decade.
Abbey Silvester's two children, Alfie and Mollie, both were in the neonatal intensive care unit at St Michael's Hospital. She says that Cots for Tots "was an absolute godsend" and her family wouldn't have been able to survive without it. "You make friends here, you create a real community and feel a deep love for one another," she said. "Without it who knows what our lives would have looked like."
Selecting the right cot for your baby is an important decision. There are a variety of sizes and styles, so you should consider the things you want to consider long-term. A cot must be strong and have railings that are sturdy. It must also be easy to clean and include a removable mattress. Some cots have an adjustable height base that is ideal for small children.
Moving is stressful for everyone, but for new parents it's even more so. They must deal with a newborn and all the additional challenges that it brings. However, by making certain preparations, and hiring a vehicle transport service early to ensure that your move is smooth.
The Cots 4 Tots Facebook page
A charity that assists families with life-threateningly sick babies is celebrating their tenth anniversary. It gives parents the chance to stay near their children as they receive treatment at St Michael's Hospital, Bristol. The charity raises money to buy specialist medical equipment and provides assistance to families. It is part of Wallace and Gromit's Grand Appeal, the official Bristol Children's Hospital Charity.
Families who utilize the Cots for Tots house say it's an amazing spot to be. Natasha Attwood said that the charity was "a blessing" after she had stayed twice there during her twins' stay at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She added: "You form friendships here and form a sense community. You also learn to love each others." They take care of parents to allow them to look after their kids."
To support the Cots for Tots charity, please consider donating to them here. You can donate as much or as little as you want. A single night's accommodation could be paid for with only PS1 per week. You can also contribute each month.
The Cots 4 Tots Instagram account
Joe Tahan's Furniture's Cots 4 Tots initiative aimed to provide essential sleeping spaces for children in The Neighborhood Center's childcare program has been able to be funded. The Neighborhood Center expresses its gratitude to all who contributed.
Abbey Silvester ran the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run to raise money for Cots for Tots, the charity dedicated for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael's Hospital in Bristol. The charity, which is a part of Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal provides home-from-home accommodations for families staying at the hospital.
The house, which opened after PS1m was diagnosed locally, allows parents to stay close to their sick babies while being able to cook, clean and take some rest. The house also allows them to make connections and help families in the same boat.
Natasha Attwood has a special connection to the charity because she stayed in the house with her son Cobie and her daughter Avalon. She describes it as "an absolute blessing." Her daughter and son are well and healthy, but she still visits the hospital frequently and is very grateful to the team who looked after them.
