Providing Essential Baby Care, When It’s Needed The Most!

Baby Basics Northampton is a volunteer-led charity dedicated to supporting new parents and newborns in vulnerable situations.

The charity provides Moses baskets filled with essential items to mothers and families who are struggling to cope with the financial and practical challenges of caring for a new baby. By offering much-needed essentials and equipment, Baby Basics helps those who are unable to afford these crucial items on their own.

Working with midwives, health visitors and other professional groups to provide support directly where it is most needed, Baby Basics volunteers lovingly collect, sort and package a ‘Moses Basket’ of clothing, toiletries and essential baby equipment as an attractive gift to new mothers.

We rely on donations of pre-loved, good condition baby items including clothes up to 3 months in age, towels, bedding, new and unopened toiletries such as breast pads, toothbrushes, shampoo and nappies etc.

People can support Baby Basics Northampton by donating preloved and new baby items, following the charity’s helpful guide on what can and cannot be accepted. Donations can be dropped off at various collection points across Northampton, making it convenient for contributors to help. Additionally, those interested in volunteering can attend one of the charity’s volunteer information sessions to learn more about how they can get involved and make a difference.

In December we published our latest Impact Report for the financial year running September 2023 – August 2024. It shows the increase in demand we are currently facing as a charity. It also contains some heartfelt feedback from those who have benefitted from our work.