The Caerphilly Baby Bank exists to transform the lives of babies and new parents in Caerphilly County Borough and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. We provide essential supplies and support during those crucial early stages of life, ensuring every family has what they need to thrive.
What We Offer
Our Baby and Maternity Bank is here to offer essential items for parents and children under 5, including:
- Clothing for under-5s (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
- Baby hygiene products (nappies, shampoo, wipes)
- Baby Equipment (e.g. bedding, small furniture)
- Maternity clothing and hygiene essentials (e.g. maternity pads, breast pads)
We also provide two specialised bundles:
- Hospital Pack: A pack of essential items for a hospital stay and postnatal care.
- Newborn Pack: A complete set of newborn essentials.
Donations
We are stocked through donations from the public and local businesses. Whether it’s pre-loved clothing or hygiene items, your donations will make a direct difference to the lives of local families.
You can help in many ways:
- Donate Items: Bring donations to our collection point or arrange a drop-off with our coordinator.
- Financial Donations: Can’t donate items? You can still support by making a financial donation to the overall work of The Parish Trust via our donation page.
- Baby and Toddler clothing – good quality, unsoiled clothing aged between Tiny Baby to 4-5 years.
- Maternity clothing – good quality, unsoiled maternity and nursing clothing in all women’s sizes.
- Blankets – good quality, unsoiled. If handmade, we would appreciate it if you try to label with the material used to make the blanket.
- Muslin Cloths – good quality, unsoiled.
- Baby Toiletries, such as wipes, shampoo, body wash, moisturisers – this need to unopened and unused; where possible, unperfumed and sensitive products would be best.
- Nappy Cream – unopened and unused.
- Nappies – any size, pack can be opened but in good condition.
- Maternity toiletries, such as shower gel, shampoo, conditioner – unopened and unused (these will in the first instance be used for our maternity packs, but may also be shared with the CARE project food bank).
- Maternity pads, breast pads and breastfeeding items – unopened and unused.
- Moses Basket/Cot Sheets – in excellent condition only.
- Bouncer Chairs/Jumperoos
- Wooden Cots and Cribs
- Bottles/Dummies/Weaning items – only unopened, and unused.
- Non-electronic sterilising equipment (Milton tablets/fluids – unopened only; Hot Water/Microwave)
- Unopened Baby Milk/Food (this will be shared with our CARE Project food bank)
- Unopened Washing Powder/Fabric Conditioner (this will be shared with our CARE Project food bank)
ITEMS IN RED CAN ONLY BE DROPPED OFF BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT. PLEASE CONTACT US.
- Baby and Toddler clothing – good quality, unsoiled clothing aged between Tiny Baby to 4-5 years.
- Maternity clothing – good quality, unsoiled maternity and nursing clothing in all women’s sizes.
- Blankets – good quality, unsoiled. If handmade, we would appreciate it if you try to label with the material used to make the blanket.
- Muslin Cloths – good quality, unsoiled.
- Baby Toiletries, such as wipes, shampoo, body wash, moisturisers – this need to unopened and unused; where possible, unperfumed and sensitive products would be best.
- Nappy Cream – unopened and unused.
- Nappies – any size, pack can be opened but in good condition.
- Maternity toiletries, such as shower gel, shampoo, conditioner – unopened and unused (these will in the first instance be used for our maternity packs, but may also be shared with the CARE project food bank).
- Maternity pads, breast pads and breastfeeding items – unopened and unused.
- Moses Basket/Cot Sheets – in excellent condition only.
- Bouncer Chairs/Jumperoos
- Wooden Cots and Cribs
- Prams (in good, working condition)
- Bottles/Dummies/Weaning items – only unopened, and unused.
- Non-electronic sterilising equipment (Milton tablets/fluids – unopened only; Hot Water/Microwave)
- Unopened Baby Milk/Food (this will be shared with our CARE Project food bank)
- Unopened Washing Powder/Fabric Conditioner (this will be shared with our CARE Project food bank)
- Cot Bumpers and Pillows – including sleep pods etc…
- Mattresses for any size basket, crib or cot.
- Used Bottles and Teats
- Used dummies
- Car Seats
- Safety/Baby Gates
- Used underwear for any age (please purchase brand new if you would like to).
- Bath towels and adult bedding.
- Feeding pillows
Enquiries
Please use the Contact Form below, ensuring you select “Baby Bank”
