Items We Accept
Families & Agencies are saying…
“The people you are helping would have ended up having babies with nothing, lots ending up in debt and possibly in some cases having their babies taken away.”
“We’ve had donations given to us before but never on this scale where we feel at ease knowing POPI is there when we need it. The community you’ve built with POPI is really powerful more than you actually realise.”
“Many of the families we support are socially excluded and have financial difficulties. These families find it difficult to purchase at full cost and even struggle to pay for second hand. Your support improves their mental health and well-being and resolves any safety issues within their homes.”
“I was in a bit of a bad situation. I had recently left a violent relationship, I had two young children to look after – one of them being a matter of weeks old. I was struggling and didn’t know where I would get a cot from but I came across POPI on Facebook. Samantha was brilliant and organised a beautiful cot but then we had bags of clothing for both my children, nappies and toys for my eldest, safety gates and a play gym for my youngest. I don’t know how I will ever repay them for the kindness they showed me and my children that day and from the bottom of my heart I say thank you again.”
“Thank you for the generous donations of a pram and cot for one of the families I am currently working with. Without the stress and cost of these items, they have now been able to purchase the smaller necessary items for the new baby.”
“I was due in March, and by February, I still had no baby things. But like a miracle, along came POPI. Wonderful mothers donated some new and used goods that were still in very good condition – pretty much everything a mother and baby would need. It was overwhelming. You really helped me out through what I can boldly say was the toughest time in my life. I’m still just getting back on my feet but my daughters and I are doing just fine, you were a part of that. Thank you so much.”
“POPI has had a huge impact on vulnerable children and their families in Bradford. I have been able to access essential items for babies and young children which simply would not have been accessible without POPI.”
Clothing
We Are Able to Accept:
- Clothing from birth – 5 years (occasionally we may ask for items for older siblings via Facebook)
- Socks and tights (preloved or new)
- New underwear (we cannot accept preloved underwear)
- Footwear up to size 12 (jnr) including boots and wellies
- Clothing must be stain-free with no holes or missing buttons etc
- Size labels must be visible
- We are not able to accept personalised clothing from clubs or school uniforms
Essentials
Thanks to generous donations from local supermarkets we do usually have a good stock of essential items but do occasionally need the following. These must be new and unopened for hygiene/safety:
- Nappies or pull ups in all sizes
- Baby wipes
- Baby shampoo, body wash, baby lotion
- Cotton wool balls or pads
- Sponges and soft cloths
- Sanitary products
- Disposable breast pads and maternity pants
- Shower gel/bubble bath for mum
Equipment
We carry a large range of equipment to cover all baby’s needs, from safety and hygiene to development.
All items must be complete with all the parts required, clean and in good working order (with manufacturer’s instructions if possible but not essential).
Travel
- Prams and Pushchairs – single, double or triple
- Rain covers
- Cosy toes/blankets
- Slings – no rips or tears
- Changing bags
Safety
- Safety gates – pressure fit only
- Fire guards
- Safety Kits (door jammers, cupboard locks, foam corner protectors)
Hygiene
- Baby Baths
- Bath seats
- Changing mats
- Hooded towels
- Muslins (either new or clean/stain free)
- Baby shampoo
- Baby top to toe
- Cotton wool balls
- Breast pads
- Maternity pads
Development
- Bouncy chairs
- Playmats
- Jumperoos
- Pram toys
- Baby musical toys
- Shape sorter puzzles
- Threading toys
- Colouring books/pencils (new/unused)
- Counting/alphabetical toys
- Soft toys with different textures
Bedtime
- Cots
- Cot Beds
- Moses baskets – with or without stand (must be clean/stain free)
- Bedding-fitted sheets, cellular blankets and blankets for moses baskets, cots, cot beds
- Sleeping Bags age 0-6 months, 6-12 months and 6-18 months
Mealtimes
- Sterilisers – microwavable or cold water
- Highchairs – no rips or tears and in good condition with straps and tray
- Bottles and teats (must be new and in packaging)
- Dummies/soothers (must be new and in packaging)
- Bibs – new or clean/stain-free
Toys
We accept new and used toys suitable from Birth to 5 years.
- Books – no ripped/torn pages etc
- Interactive toys – must be in full working order, please include batteries where possible
- Games and jigsaws (up to 48 pieces) and puzzle type toys – must be complete
- Toys for building e.g. Duplo/mega blocks and wooden blocks, train sets
- Dolls, Small toy cars/trucks/tractors
- Play dough and art/craft sets
Hampers
As part of our service we provide hampers for new parents containing a selection of items they may need during the first few days of baby’s life. Our hampers are contained within a new washing up bowl and are packed full of love! We also know some very kind ladies who knit us stunning baby blankets for every hamper. To finish off they are wrapped in cellophane and decorated with a big beautiful bow in yellow, pink or blue.
We love making the hampers and the mums are so touched to receive a gift made especially for them. Donations of new baby outfits (up to age 3 months), new comfort toys and small gifts for Mum (e.g. hand cream, chocolate bar, notebook and pen set etc.) are always appreciated.
Pamper Packs
We also provide Pamper Packs to each mum or dad that receives a referral from us. A Pamper Pack is a gift of a few new self-care items. Often it’s hard to find time to look after yourself as a parent, especially in this busy world we live in nowadays. We hope the Pamper Pack reminds parents how important it is to take some time out for themselves. The items are all new and are contained in a white paper bag with a little message inside. If you have any unopened items off the lists to donate please get in touch with us. Donations of unopened shampoo, conditioner, sanitary towels, shower gel, shower scrub or flannel, deodorant, hand cream, lip balm, chocolate bars, hot chocolate sachets are always appreciated.