New baby bank 'open to everybody'
Summary
A new baby bank in Newent, Gloucestershire, gives free children’s items to families in need without checking their income. The baby bank takes donations and shares things like clothes, baby wipes, and bigger items such as cots, helping parents manage costs.Key Facts
- The baby bank is located at The Ark Cafe in Newent and is open every Tuesday morning.
- It offers items like baby wipes, breast pumps, hats, swimwear, and can supply larger items like cots from a warehouse.
- No one is required to prove financial need to use the baby bank.
- Many parents donate items their children have outgrown when they visit.
- There is high demand for autumn clothing bundles; volunteers are also preparing Christmas boxes with clothing, blankets, and shoes.
- Nearly half of parents say they struggle more financially after having a baby, especially those who are self-employed, unemployed, or working part-time.
- The baby bank helps families afford other expenses, like days out with their children, by providing essential items for free.
- Volunteers who have benefited from the service want more people to know about the baby bank.
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