Northampton charity supporting new mums receives donation to make sure babies get their vital vitamins

A generous donation has been made to a local charity that supports disadvantaged families to make sure their babies receive their vital vitamins.

Baby Basics, which is now based in Wollaston after a move from Grange Park earlier this year, supports new mothers and families who are struggling to meet the financial and practical demands of looking after a new baby.

Now natural health company, Natures Aid has provided the charity with a supply of Mini Drops Vitamin D3, which the department of health recommends all children take.

Vitamin D is especially important for babies and toddlers as it is necessary for the development of growing bones and contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

Cat Ross, CEO of Baby Basics, said: “As a volunteer-led organisation we fundamentally rely on the support of other brands and businesses, to ensure our at-need families have the sufficient products and tools they need to ensure their babies are given the best start in life.

“This donation from Natures Aid is not only extremely timely and greatly appreciated, but also provides our families with vital supplements that we’ve not been able to provide often enough.”

Natures Aid Nutritionist and mum of one, Jenny Logan, added: “Now more than ever, people are concerned about getting all the vitamins and minerals they need, particularly nutrients like Vitamin D, Vitamin C and Zinc, which support a healthy immune system – if it’s important for the rest of us, it’s even more important for new-borns and babies.

“We’re really encouraged that there continues to be selfless organisations like Baby Basics looking out for families in need and we hope our donation makes a difference.”

Any families in need of support from the charity, should search Baby Basics Northampton on Facebook.

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