What a beautiful and simple idea. I do wish I’d been offered something similar when in hospital with a premmie baby. It would have made me feel much better, and been a lovely memento to bring home with us (I assume they get to keep them? You wouldn’t re-use them, surely).

I have seen so many people sharing this on Facebook and it is so beautiful to see how many people are wanting to help in any way they can. Even for those that cannot sew or afford to contribute just being aware, sharing online or via word of mouth is so important. This is such a beautiful thing and definitely something I will be contributing towards personally and with my future small business.

These are so sweet and a wonderful idea. Unfortunately I’m not a sewer (as much as I’ve tried) Pretty sure i should have just listened to my year 12 textiles teacher who may have said there really was no hope but I’m sure there are some wonderful people out there who will be able to make these gorgeous hearts.

What a wonderful idea but unfortunately I have no way of buying any material. I really wish I could help but I’m not very good at sewing either. My heart goes out to the families who have prem babies. It’s good to know that just the scent of Mother and Baby helps to calm baby and bring on Mum’s milk.

That is such a beautiful and lovely initiative! I wish I could sew, but I guess even if you can’t sew that well, most people could make one of these pretty easily. I think it’s such a great idea and a great way to help families bond and through what must be an excruciatingly hard time.

I have some basic sewing skills and will make some of these hearts.

I have been discussing this article with friends and family and particularly with those that love to sew. I have lots of lovely fabric leftover from projects and will happily share it with them. This project is such a worthwhile and feel good project to be involved with for the greater good of the community.

What a fabulous idea, I love this initiative and what it represents. I wish I was good at crafting and I would happily donate my time to making some of these but unfortunately I can’t sow or craft. What a fantastic cause, I hope they get lots of donations to support their cause.

I would like to give this a go. I have a few crafty friends that I will get involved as well. I’m sure they could do with as many of these hearts as possible. Great project and lovely to think we can do something to help those who are doing it tough.

This is such a lovely idea. I didn’t understand at all until I read that. I hope they get lots of volunteers making them to boost the supply. I am sure they will. I am sure there are lot’s of sewers out there with leftovers offcuts that would be perfect to use up for this purpose

What a lovely idea. It’s not a hard thing to do and gives so much back to mum and baby. I hope they receive lots of heart donations. Local hospitals might like the idea as well. If it gives them a connection and comfort I think it is a great project.

Correction: there is a link to access the template and delivery instructions once you click on the sewing instructions in this article. Time to get sewing ! I’ve got a large bench full of material and some shelves full of new material too 🙂 I’m sure my daughter would love to help too

I love love love these!!! It also helps bring awareness of bonding and I wish more hospitals prioritised the skin on skin contact straight after birth. When this isn’t possible, what a creative, special and beautiful way to assist. And a special keepsake! There not enough understanding of the importance of breastfeeding and connection for mum and bubs wellbeing.

This really is such a beautiful, worthy and heart warming initiative for families. Thanks for providing the sewing instructions link which provides the template for the heart and also the delivery details. I hope this initiative and the call out for help is a great success. it really is a very simple sewing project with big rewards.

That’s a lovely idea.
My firstborn was pre too and had a birth weight of 880 grams.
I’m in Brisbane and happy to sew these. I would also be happy to help those who feel they can’t sew, as this is really not hard. I miss a contact number or link to a site to sign up for this. It would be good when this was provided in this article.

What a beautiful idea which obviously works or the hospital wouldn’t be sending out an SOS for more to be made. I do hope that many more hearts have been made and are now at the hospital awaiting being given out to those in need since the call went out to those who can help. Bravo.

This is such a beautiful idea, I wish I could sew. It’s so important for Bubs and Mums to have that smell for comfort and bonding. I Love when I see these kids if initiatives from hospitals. They feel so clinical but this is a lovely sentiment from them. Great idea!

This is such a beautiful idea, I wish I could sew. It’s so important for Bubs and Mums to have that smell for comfort and bonding. I Love when I see these kids if initiatives from hospitals. They feel so clinical but this is a lovely sentiment from them. Great idea!