Bonnie Babes Foundation

Of the 250,000 Australian babies born each year, about 17,500 are premature.  A baby born before 37 weeks gestation is called premature or pre-term.  Any baby born weighing less than 5¹/₂lb (2.5kg) is said to have a low birth weight.  Babies who weigh less than 3lb (1.4kg) are called very low birth weight.  The closer the baby is to full term, the greater the chances of surviving.  While less than half of the babies born between 23 and 25 weeks survive.

Being born too early can be a major health setback for a child.  It may compromise not only mental, but also physical health and development.

There is an immeasurable social and emotional cost to families and staff caring for such infants, and the financial cost of their treatment needs for the Australian community is also considerable, amounting to more than $150 million per annum.

In the majority of cases, the basic underlying reasons why some babies are born early are poorly understood.

A rational basis for preventing the occurrence of preterm labour is therefore lacking.

This range has been specially designed for tiny and premature babies.  Each piece is made from 100% combed cotton interlock and features pretty embroidery and detailed accents.  In special sizes from 000000 to 000.

Matching mittens, hats and booties also available in this range.  Each of these sets are available in pink, white and blue for all ages 0 to 3 months.

Target will donate 10% of the proceeds of your Early Arrivals purchase to the Bonnie Babes Foundation.  Available in selected Target stores.  http://www.target.com.au/

It’s National Babies Day

Saturday, September 19th 2009

National Babies Day is about remembering the babies who passed away too soon and celebrating the lives of healthy babies across Australia. National Babies Day raises much needed funds to help decrease the loss of children every year in Australia and provide a better quality of life for babies born prematurely struggling for survival in intensive care.

Events are being conducted across Australia during September to raise funds for the Bonnie Babes Foundation.

Check out the Shoot For Life Fundraiser in the Hunter Valley, and Fitzy’s Loganholme Babies and Children Expo Fun Day!!

Why not get active, become involved and hold an event of your own? Bake sales, Mum and Bubs fundraiser parties, Fancy Dress day at work, or even get the girls together for a spot of shopping at Target on September 19th - involve your friends, have fun and best of all, raise money for a wonderful cause!

If you would like more information about how you or your company can support or donate to this promotion please contact enquiry@bonniebabes.org.au

Please note, all donations over $2 are tax deductible.

National Babies Day is proudly supported by:

Major Sponsor:

National Babies’ Day posters

Please use the links below to download posters for National Babies’ Day

National Babies Day Poster 2008 (PDF, 4.9mb)

National Babies Day Poster 2007 (PDF, 5.1mb)