Christmas 2020
Christmas day is a day for families to get together, be together and make memories. For hundreds of families this Christmas, their memories will be different to most with their baby (or babies, in the case of multiples) in a neonatal unit. There are over 400...
Thank you Dorothy L Newman Charitable Trust
The Little Miracles Trust would like to acknowledge the generous support of the Dorothy L Newman Charitable Trust for its recent donation of nearly which enabled The Trust to purchase a new Medela Symphony Breast Pump which is made available to mothers in the...
Thanks Jetstar
We are privileged to have the support of Jetstar who are helping us to deliver Support packs to families going through the stress and anxiety of a neonatal journey. In a very stressful time, receiving a Support pack to help as you enter the foreign world of the...
Neonatal November 2020
Neonatal November was launched in 2017, we were conscious that there are many full-term neonatal journeys each year (ie the full-term babies with health issues and/or complications) and we wanted to widen beyond World Prematurity Day on November 17th. All babies...
Neonatal Latch On
World Breastfeeding Week is a global campaign that runs from 1 - 7 August every year to raise awareness and galvanise action on themes related to breastfeeding. This year is focused on the links between breastfeeding and planetary health. As part of this,...
NICU Dads Coffee and Catch Up
We're pleased to announce there's now a group for neonatal dads! Held every fortnight at 6pm on Tuesday evening at Wellington NICU, you'll find Darcy Stott, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner host a "NICU Dads Coffee and Catch Up" in the Parent Lounge. Be sure to check...
NEW Playgroup with Developmental Support for Dunedin
Our aim is to provide support to neonatal families through the stress and anxiety of their journey which extends not only from the time they are in the neonatal unit but to the years which follow. We are proud to announce a brand new Playgroup with Developmental...
March Partner of the Month: Fujitsu Heat Pumps
We couldn't exist without the wonderful people and organisations that support us. We're incredibly grateful to all those who provide their ideas, time, support and donations. This month we want to say an extra special thanks to Fujitsu Heat Pumps. ...
Operation-lockdown-fill-neonatal-freezers
Most New Zealanders had a busy Wednesday the day before the country went into lockdown. But it was extra busy for Wendy Thompson and other Bellyful volunteers around the country who, while organising their own households, rushed to ensure other families didn’t go...
WaterWipes supports The Little Miracles Trust
The Little Miracles Trust are proud to have the support of WaterWipes who recently sponsored the printing costs of Milestone Cards for neonatal parents. The cards will be included as part of our essential care packs for neonatal parents and are designed to help...