From 7434baec6aba0d11491ccdac3852f6e3b96b813b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: cots4tots5397 Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2024 17:49:00 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add Cots 4 Tots Tools To Improve Your Everyday Lifethe Only Cots 4 Tots Trick That Everybody Should Learn --- ...-Tots-Trick-That-Everybody-Should-Learn.md | 45 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 45 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Cots-4-Tots-Tools-To-Improve-Your-Everyday-Lifethe-Only-Cots-4-Tots-Trick-That-Everybody-Should-Learn.md diff --git a/Cots-4-Tots-Tools-To-Improve-Your-Everyday-Lifethe-Only-Cots-4-Tots-Trick-That-Everybody-Should-Learn.md b/Cots-4-Tots-Tools-To-Improve-Your-Everyday-Lifethe-Only-Cots-4-Tots-Trick-That-Everybody-Should-Learn.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f297b1f --- /dev/null +++ b/Cots-4-Tots-Tools-To-Improve-Your-Everyday-Lifethe-Only-Cots-4-Tots-Trick-That-Everybody-Should-Learn.md @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +Cots 4 Tots - A Charity That Helps Families With Neonatal Intensive Care + +Cots 4 Tots offers accommodations close to hospitals for families whose babies are in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is managed by the Great Appeal, the dedicated charity that supports Bristol Children's Hospital. Abbey Silvester ran in support of the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run. + +If your child is ready, it's best to move them to the bed. This will prevent feelings of resentment towards their new sibling. It can also make them sleep better. + +The Cots 4 Tots story + +The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a nonprofit organization which supports the Marine Corps' annual toy drive. It provides administrative, advisory, financial logistical, and promotional support to local Toys for Tots Coordinators and many other services that the Marine Corps cannot provide. It also distributes informational and educational materials to the general public and arranges for national corporations to incorporate information about Toys for Tots into their paid advertisements, and runs an annual program of education for the public and public relations. + +The Cots 4 Tots story began in 2010 with a fundraising appeal to Bristol's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St Michael's Hospital. Since its founding, 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 providing accommodation for families in houses and providing state-of-the-art equipment for the NICU. + +One of the main areas of focus is the Cots for Tots House, a free "home from home" for families staying at the hospital. It is located next to the NICU and allows parents to stay close to their infant. 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 aren't alone. They can discuss their experiences with other parents who are experiencing the exact issue. They also have access to a variety of facilities that will ensure their stay is as comfortable as is possible. + +The charity also funds a music therapist who goes to the NICU to help reduce the stress and pain levels of infants and their parents. It has been proven to improve the quality of life for both the parents and patients. Music therapy also helps reduce the amount of medication needed to treat children, thereby saving both time and money for hospitals. The therapist employs specially-designed resonant instruments tuned to specific frequencies and play soothing tunes for infants. Additionally, the resonant instruments also produce vibrations that can relax parents and fathers. + +The Cots 4 Tots website + +The Cots 4 Tots website is the official website of a specific 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 free 'home from home' accommodation for families with children who are being treated in the neonatal intensive care unit. The charity has helped thousands over the past decade. + +Abbey Silvester's two kids, Alfie and Mollie, both spent time in the neonatal intensive care unit at St Michael's Hospital. She claims Cots for Tots was "an absolute Godsend", and that her family and she would not have been capable of coping without it. "You build friendships here, you forge a real community and feel a deep love for one another," she said. "Without it, who knows what our lives might look like?" + +It is important to make the right decision for your baby's needs when choosing a crib. There are a range of sizes and styles available and you must consider what you need long-term. A cot should be durable and have a good railing. It should be easy to clean, and have a bed that can be removed. Some cots come with an adjustable height base that can be ideal for young children. + +Moving can be a stressful experience for everyone, but it's particularly difficult for parents with newborns who must deal with the additional challenges of a baby. However, by putting in a few key preparations and hiring a transport company in advance to ensure that your move goes smoothly. + +The [Cots 4 Tots](https://www.cots4tots.co.uk/) Facebook page + +A charity that assists families with life-threatening sick babies is celebrating its 10th birthday. It provides a home-from-home option near the hospital where parents are able to stay close to their children as they receive care at St Michael's Hospital in Bristol. The charity raises money to buy specialist medical equipment, and offers support to families. It is part of Wallace and Gromit's Grand Appeal - the official Bristol Children's Hospital Charity. + +The Cots for Tots House is a wonderful location, according to families who have utilized it. Natasha Attwood, who stayed there twice as her twins were in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, said the charity is "an absolute blessing". She added: "You form friendships here and build a sense of community. You also learn to love each one another." They take care of the parents so they can look after their children." + +To support the Cots for Tots charity, make a donation here. You can give as much or as little as you want. A single night's accommodation can be financed with just PS1 per week. You can also contribute monthly. + +The Cots 4 Tots Instagram account + +Joe Tahan's Furniture's Cots 4 Tots initiative aimed to provide essential sleeping spaces for children participating in the Neighborhood Center's childcare program has been successfully funded. The Neighborhood Center extends its deepest gratitude to everyone who helped. + +Abbey Silvester ran the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run to raise money for Cots for Tots, the dedicated charity 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 stay at the hospital. + +The house, which opened after PS1m was raised locally it allows parents to stay close to their sick babies while being able to cook, wash and take some rest. The house also lets them make connections and help other families who are in the same boat. + +Natasha Attwood has a special relationship with the charity since she was a guest at the house along with her son Cobie and her daughter Avalon. She calls it "a Godsend". Her son and her daughter are now healthy, but she continues to visit them regularly and is thankful to the staff who took care of them. \ No newline at end of file