From 6bd7dfa76d9d59042b26efe92139a84ab081123b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: cots4tots6520 Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2024 19:04:06 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add The Little Known Benefits Of Cots 4 Tots --- The-Little-Known-Benefits-Of-Cots-4-Tots.md | 45 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 45 insertions(+) create mode 100644 The-Little-Known-Benefits-Of-Cots-4-Tots.md diff --git a/The-Little-Known-Benefits-Of-Cots-4-Tots.md b/The-Little-Known-Benefits-Of-Cots-4-Tots.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3bafdc0 --- /dev/null +++ b/The-Little-Known-Benefits-Of-Cots-4-Tots.md @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +Cots 4 Tots - A Charity That Helps Families With Neonatal Intensive Care + +Cots for Tots offers accommodation near the hospital to families whose babies are at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is run by the Great Appeal, the dedicated charity for Bristol Children's Hospital. Abbey Silvester ran the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run in aid of the Great Appeal. + +It is best to move your child to a bed when they are ready. This will prevent resentment towards their new sibling. It may also help them sleep better. + +The Cots 4 Tots story + +The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a non-profit foundation which supports the Marine Corps' annual toy drive. It offers administrative, [Cots4Tots.co.Uk](https://www.cots4tots.co.uk/) advisory, financial logistical, and promotional support to local Toys for Tots Coordinators and many other services that the Marine Corps cannot provide. It also provides educational and informational materials to the general public. It also arranges for national companies to include information about Toys for Tots in their paid advertisements, and runs an education and publicity program every year. + +Cots 4 Tots began in 2010 as a fundraising campaign for Bristol's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael's Hospital. Since its beginning, the charity has raised tens and thousands of pounds to support families of premature or sick babies in the West of England and South Wales. Its work includes family accommodation houses and providing state-of-the-art equipment for the NICU. + +Cots for Tots House provides an "home away from home" for families being treated in a hospital. It is located right next to the NICU and allows parents to be close to their infant. Since 2012 the charity has assisted more than 2,100 families remain at home. + +Families who live at Cots for Tots House can be reassured that they are not alone. They have a community of parents who are going through the same thing as them, and they can help each to help each other. Additionally they have access a wide range of facilities to make their stay as comfortable as they can. + +The charity also funds a music therapist who visits the NICU to help reduce anxiety and pain levels for infants and their parents. It has been proven to improve the quality of life of both the parents and patients. Music therapy can also decrease the amount of medication needed to treat these children, which can save both time and money for hospitals. The therapist uses specially-designed resonant instruments tuned to specific frequencies and play soothing tunes for infants. The resonant musical instruments also help relax fathers and mothers. + +The Cots 4 Tots website + +The Cots 4 Tots website is the home of a special charity raising 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 offers the benefit of a free "home from home" accommodation for families with children who are being treated in the neonatal intensive care unit. It has assisted hundreds of families over the past decade. + +Abbey Silvester's two babies, Alfie and Mollie, both were in the neonatal intensive care unit at St Michael's Hospital. She claims that Cots for Tots "was an absolute Godsend" and that her family wouldn't be able to get through the day without it. "You make friends here, you form an atmosphere of community and bond with each other," said she. "Without it, who would know what our lives would look like?" + +Selecting the right crib for your baby is a major choice. There are a variety of sizes and styles which is why you should think about what you need long-term. A cot needs to be sturdy and have railings that are sturdy. It should also be easy to clean and come with an easily removable mattress. Some cots come with an adjustable height base, which is perfect if you have young children. + +Moving can be a stressful experience for anyone, but it's especially difficult for parents with newborns who have to deal with the added challenges of a new baby. However, by putting in a few key preparations and hiring a transport service early to ensure that your move is smooth. + +The Cots 4 Tots Facebook page + +A charity that helps families with life-threateningly sick babies is celebrating their tenth anniversary. It provides home-from-home accommodations close to the hospital so that parents can stay close to their children while they receive medical treatment at St Michael's Hospital in Bristol. The charity also raises funds for specialist medical equipment and offers family support. It is part of Wallace and Gromit's Grand Appeal - the official Bristol Children's Hospital Charity. + +The Cots for Tots House is a great location, according to families who have utilized it. Natasha Attwood said that the charity was "a blessing" after she spent two nights there during her twins' stay at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She continued: "You form friendships here and build a sense of community. You also learn to love each other." They look after the parents to look after their children." + +Donate today to support Cots for Tots. You can donate as much or as little as you wish. A simple PS1 donation per week will pay for one night's accommodation. You can also contribute each month. + +The Cots 4 Tots Instagram account + +Joe Tahan Furniture's Cots 4 Tots initiative, which is designed to provide essential sleeping facilities for The Neighborhood Center's child care program, has been financed. The Neighborhood Center expresses its gratitude to all who contributed. + +Abbey Silvester ran the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run to raise funds for Cots for Tots, the dedicated charity for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael's Hospital in Bristol. The charity, part of Wallace and Gromit's Grand Appeal, also provides home-from-home accommodation for families staying in the hospital. + +The house, which was established after PS1m was born locally it allows parents to stay close to their sick babies while they cook, clean and take some rest. The house also allows them to form friendships and support families in the same position. + +Natasha Attwood has a special connection to the charity since she was a guest at the house with her son Cobie and her daughter Avalon. She describes it as "an absolute Godsend." Her daughter and son are healthy and well, but she continues to visit the hospital regularly and is very thankful to the team that looked after them. \ No newline at end of file