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Cots 4 Tots - A Charity That Helps Families With Neonatal Intensive Care
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Cots for Tots provides accommodation near the hospital to families whose babies are at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The Great Appeal, the charity that is dedicated to Bristol Children's Hospital, runs the program. Abbey Silvester ran in support of the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run.
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When your child is ready, it's best to move them to an area where they can sleep. This will prevent resentment towards their new sibling. It may also help them sleep better.
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The Cots 4 Tots story
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The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a non-profit foundation that helps fund the Marine Corps' annual toy drive. It provides administrative, advisory, financial logistical and promotional assistance 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 and arranges for national corporations to include information about Toys for Tots into their paid advertisements, and runs an annual program of public education and public relations.
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The Cots 4 Tots story began in 2010 with a fundraising appeal for Bristol's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) located at St Michael's Hospital. The charity has raised more than tens of thousands of dollars since its beginning, helping families with sick or premature babies across the West of England and South Wales. Its work includes providing family accommodation facilities and state-of-the-art equipment for the NICU.
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Cots for Tots House provides a "home away from home" for families who are in hospital. It is located opposite the NICU and allows parents to be close to their child. The charity has helped over 2,100 families stay at the house since 2012.
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Families staying at Cots For Tots House are reassured they are not alone. They are part of a group of other parents going through the same thing as them, and they can help each to help each other. Additionally they have access many facilities to make their stays as comfortable as is possible.
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The charity also supports a musician who visits the NICU to ease stress and pain for both parents and their babies. It has been proven to improve the quality of life of the patients and their families. Music therapy also helps reduce the amount of medication required to treat children, saving time and money for hospitals. The therapist uses specially-designed resonant devices that are tuned to specific frequencies and play soothing music for babies. Resonant instruments can also relax mothers and fathers.
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The Cots 4 Tots website
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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 part of Wallace and Gromit's Grand Appeal and also funds Cots for Tots House, which offers an affordable 'home from home' accommodation for families with children being treated in the neonatal intensive care unit. It has helped thousands of families during the last decade.
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Abbey Silvester's two children, Alfie and Mollie, both were in the neonatal intensive care unit at St Michael's Hospital. She says Cots for Tots was "an absolute Godsend" and that her family and she wouldn't be able to cope without it. "You meet new friends here, you form an atmosphere of community and bond with one another," said she. "Without it who can say what our lives would have looked like."
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Choosing the right crib for your baby is an important choice. There are a range of sizes and styles and you must consider what you'll need in the long run. A cot should be durable and have good railings. It is important to keep it clean, and have a removable bed. Some cots have adjustable heights, which can be ideal for infant children.
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Moving is a stressful time for anyone, but it's especially difficult for parents with newborns who must deal with the additional challenges of a baby. If you hire a car transportation company in advance and preparing for the move, you can ensure a smooth transition.
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The Cots 4 Tots Facebook page
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A charity that assists families with babies who are life-threateningly sick is celebrating their 10th anniversary. It offers home-from-home accommodation near the hospital where parents can stay close to their children while they receive care at St Michael's Hospital in Bristol. The charity raises money to purchase medical equipment and provides support for families. It is part of Wallace and Gromit's Grand Appeal - the official Bristol Children's Hospital Charity.
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The Cots for Tots House is a great location, according to families who have utilized it. Natasha Attwood, who stayed there two times while her twins were in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, said the charity is "an absolute blessing". She continued: "You form friendships here and form a sense community. You also learn to respect each other." They look after the parents so that they can take care of their children."
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To help the Cots for Tots charity, please donate to them here. You can donate as much or as little as you want. A single PS1 per week can fund one night's accommodation. You can also make a monthly contribution.
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The [Cots 4 Tots](https://www.cots4tots.co.uk/) Instagram account
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Joe Tahan's Furniture's Cots 4 Tots initiative aimed at providing a bed that is essential for children participating in the Neighborhood Center's childcare program has been successfully funded. The Neighborhood Center extends its deepest gratitude to all who contributed.
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Abbey Silvester ran the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run to raise funds 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 and Gromit's Grand Appeal provides home-from-home accommodations for families who are staying in the hospital.
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The house, which was opened after PS1m was raised locally, allows parents to stay close to their sick children while being able to cook, wash and get some time to relax. It also gives them the chance to make connections with other families in similar situations and support one another.
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Natasha Attwood has a special connection to the charity since she was a guest at the house with her son Cobie and daughter Avalon. She describes it as "an absolute Godsend." Her son and daughter are now healthy and well, however she still visits the hospital frequently and is extremely thankful to the team that looked after them.
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