Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


very year, the Neonatal Unit at Milton Keynes Hospital cares for around 350 babies born too early, too small or very ill.


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Some of the babies admitted to the Neonatal Unit are born as early as 24 weeks old (16 weeks early) or weigh as little as 500 grams. Their length of stay can vary dramatically – from a few hours, to many months – but the team of specialist doctors and nurses will always care for them until they are full-term and well enough to go home.


Fundraising helps the unit go above and beyond what NHS budgets provide. Run by the hospital’s charity, Healthcare Charity: MK, the Little Lives Appeal fundraises for


Which car seat?


Understanding which car seat is right for your baby or toddler can be a daunting task! Our guidance below should help you choose the right seat for your baby & older siblings too.


• By law children have to use an appropriate seat up until they are 12 or they are 1metre 35cm in height. The seat should be appropriate to the child’s height and weight as age is not an accurate guide. Not all child seats fit all cars so always go to a retailer where you can ‘Try Before You Buy’.


• Avoid second hand seats, as they could have already been involved in an accident.


Type Rearward - facing Baby seats


Forward - facing Child seats Booster seats and cushions Booster seats and cushions


Stage 1


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• Never fit a rear-facing baby seat with an active airbag. In a crash at 30mph an unrestrained child would be thrown forward with a force 30 to 60 times its own weight.


• Follow the instructions for your child car seat carefully and keep the instructions safe - you may not be the only person who has to fit the seat. Check the seat is tightly fitted before every journey.


Group


Group 0 and Group 0+


Group 1 Group 2 Group 3


Weight (approx age)


Up to 10kg (birth to 6-9 mths) Up to 13kg (birth to 12-15 mths)


9 – 18kg (9 mths - 4 yrs) 15 – 25kg (4 - 6 yrs) 22 – 36kg (6 - 12 yrs)


For information & advice visit www.childcarseats.org.uk Small Steps 11


equipment and other items to ensure babies and their families have the best care possible. Machines that help babies breathe, cots that keep babies warm, oxygen monitors and a fresh, new parents room are just some of the ways in which donations to the unit have made a difference.


The Neonatal Unit is very grateful for any donations to Little Lives, as they make a real difference to the local community.


For information on how to donate or to organise your own fundraising event, please contact: Fundraising Manager Vanessa Holmes on: 01908 826690 or email her on: fundraising@mkhospital.nhs.uk. You can also visit: www.facebook.com/healthcarecharitymk for more information.


http://www.mkhospital.nhs.uk/fundraising/appeals-projects/119-little-lives-appeal


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