Babies.co.nz give to Mums In Need

3 December 2015

Babies.co.nz give to Mums In Need

Babies.co.nz are donating almost $3,000 worth of baby products to mothers around the country who are experiencing financial hardship or unforeseen circumstances.

Babies.co.nz, an online baby products retailer noticed a Facebook community group called ‘Mums in Need NZ.’ The group has over 3,000 members who seek and offer assistance without judgement or criticism.

54 packets of nappies, 40 packets of wipes, five travel cots, 10 capsules and three strollers will be wrapped and delivered to families doorsteps just in time for Christmas.

Marwan Kubaisy, Manager of Babies.co.nz says the company was overwhelmed by the number of mothers in need, especially at this time of year.

“I was blown away to see how many mothers in New Zealand are in hardship, Christmas is a really difficult time of the year so I wanted to give to those who needed it the most,” says Mr Kubaisy.

Mothers on the ‘Mums in Need NZ’ page vary in ethnicity, age, occupation and needs. They come from all parts of the country and all have their own unique story.

The ‘Mums in Need NZ’ page is monitored and administrated by Amber Carson and Sue Larsen.

It is a place where mothers can turn to for help, advice and friendships, says Ms Larsen.

“At some stages families struggle to provide basic life necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter, members can ask for help without any judgement, it is a safe environment where mothers help mothers,” she says.

Babies.co.nz is working with the administrators to select which baby items they will donate and who will receive the gifts.

“It is similar to a pay it forward page, mothers who ask for help often provide assistance to another mother in need,” says Miss Carson.

The 2014 New Zealand Child Poverty Monitor survey showed that 24 per cent of dependent children live in hardship after housing costs, with over 10 per cent living in severe poverty.

Babies.co.nz are in awe by the selflessness and support that the members have shown towards each other.

“We want these items to feel like a true gift, wrapped and delivered to their doorstep, not a charity hand out,” says Mr Kubaisy.

www.babies.co.nz are the online specialist in baby products since 1998. They aim to make life easier for parents by offering the best brands and best choices, at the best prices.

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