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Donate
Our needs change regularly. Please see the posts on our Facebook page for an up to date list of items we are currently accepting. Please note that even if you are not a Facebook user you can still access the page by following the link.
We accept donations of good quality clothes, bedding and toiletries for newborns and children up to 5 years old. If you are unsure about the quality of items you may donate, think about whether or not you would give the item to your best friend or a family member as a guide. All clothes should be washed and bagged by size.
Preloved items we often need include:
• Baby and children’s clothing (0-5 years)
• Moses baskets - please send without the mattress
• Sheets for Moses basket, crib, cot, or cot bed
• Baby towels
• Baby baths
• Nappies (size 0 – 8) including opened packs
• Maternity and Breast pads including opened packs
• Bibs and muslins that are unstained
• Slings / baby carriers
• Good quality shoes (suitable for up to age 5)
• Next-To-Me Cribs - please send without the mattress
• Sterilisers (non-electrical)
These items we need new:
• Baby changing items: eg. Nappies, baby wipes, nappy cream, nappy sacks
• Baby bath toiletries: eg. baby wash, baby lotion, baby shampoo, sponges
• Mattresses for Moses baskets
• Baby changing mats
• Sanitary pads
• Weaning equipment – eg. spoons, bowls, small containers, beakers
• Baby food (with a good date)
• Toothbrushes and toothpaste for toddlers
• Toiletries for mums – eg. deodorant, shower gel, toothbrushes, shampoo
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Items that we cannot accept:
• Car seats​​
• Cots or cot-beds
• Anything broken, damaged, stained or with parts missing
• Used mattresses
• Cot bumpers, sleep positioners, baby hammocks, pods or nests
• Bottled toiletries that have been opened
• Electrical items (battery operated is fine)
• Outdoor or large toys (such as scooters or jumperoos)
• Soft toys without a CE label
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We also have an Amazon Wishlist which lists items we currently need.
Any items purchased from the wishlist are delivered directly to us.
You can also purchase items similar to those on the list and drop them to us.
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Volunteer
We welcome volunteers who have time on a Thursday to help sort donations. We would also love to hear from people who are interested in fundraising for us. If you have some time and would like to volunteer with us, contact us: cariadbabybank@gmail.com