About Us
Baby Basics Dover & Deal was established in March 2016 and has blessed over 650 families with items for their newborns and young children since. Coming under the umbrella of Christians Together in Dover, we are proud to serve alongside our local midwives, health visitors, social workers and many other agencies and charities.
Meet the Team
We are a small but mighty team, each person with a vital role that enables Baby Basics Dover & Deal to run smoothly and efficiently. Each person gives their time free of charge and with a smile on their face.
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Awards
In the summer of 2024 Baby Basics Dover & Deal were proud to be awarded the DDC Reach Award for Community Impact.
Get Help
We only accept referrals from health care professionals, the local council or charities. If you feel you need our support, please ask your midwife, health visitor or social worker to get in touch with us on your behalf.
Families
We can offer support by providing.
- Moses basket starter packs (nappies, toiletries, clothing)
- Baby bath starter packs (nappies, toiletries, clothing)
- Clothing up to 3 months
- Stage 1 baby formula
- Slings
- Changing mats
- Bottles and sterilisers
- Cots and cot beds
- Prams and buggies
- High chairs
- Stair gates
Make a Referral
If you have a client who needs our support with any of the items listed, please email babybasicsdover@gmail.com and we will gladly send you a referral form.
Give Help
See latest donation list
Donating secondhand items
Many of the items we give out to families have been donated. The below items are second hand items we accept.
- Newborn, up to 1 month, 0-3 month clothing and blankets (must be in excellent condition)
All clothing is lovingly prepared by Dominique, one of our volunteers.
- Baby baths
- Comforters and newborn soft toys
- Cots and cot beds
- Prams, buggies and strollers
- High chairs
- Changing mats
Donating new items
There are some items we will only accept as new.
- Moses baskets
- Toiletries
- Feeding bottles
- Formula
- Sterlisers
- Breast pumps
These can be donated in various ways.
Morrisons – Dover’s Community Champion works alongside us and makes up Pick Up Packs for items we need the most, visit the store on Bridge Street to find out more.
Amazon – https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/T23II3FBEGQY?ref_=wl_share
Common Good – http://www.forcommongood.co.uk/pages/baby-basics-dover&deal
Donating financially
Regular or one-off
If you wish to support us with a financial donation please email babybasicsdover@gmail.com.
How can you get involved?
There are many ways you can support Baby Basics Dover & Deal
- Donate items from our most needed list
- Purchase items from our WishLists
- Wash and iron clothing donations, ready for our bundles
- Donate financially
- Spread the word about what we do