Small nappies
Disposable nappies for low birth weight babies are available from major supermarkets, Mothercare and Boots.
For the smallest sizes, you can order from Redland Healthcare Ltd., 24a Portman Road, Reading. It stocks Moltex nappies in size 1lb – 4lb range. They have a small order service, or you can simply drop in. www.redlandhealthcare.co.uk, 0118 956 0800
Catalogues and order forms can be found in the Family Room on Buscot Ward.
Small clothes
If you would like your baby to wear its own clothes, BIBS provides the ward with labels that say ‘I wear my own clothes’. Please ask a member of staff.
Mothercare has a premature baby range, starting from 3lb. John Lewis also carries clothes for 5lb babies.
For very small babies you can try: www.babies-born.co.uk and www.tinybabyandco.com
Perhaps you can knit and want to make a cardigan, jumper or hat for your baby? We have collected three knitting patterns for you here, just click on the links:
