PREMvember is our signature event. Born from World Prematurity Day which takes place on 17 November each year,  it started as a month long event during November –  PREMvember is now a year-round event!

As premature birth is a year-round occurrence we feel it is important to keep this important topic to the fore. PREMvember is a chance for members of the public, businesses, groups, churches and the community at large to make a huge difference for premature babies born every day in Northern Ireland.

This year we have a range of fundraising events that you and your family can get involved in to help raise vital funds for TinyLife.

If you fancy a keep fit challenge why not sign up for our ‘Be A Plank’ Challenge  -Plank for 60 seconds each day in November

https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/BeAPlankforTinylife2020   Watch prem dad & fitness coach Freddy Harris from Eat Fit NI demonstrating how to do a plank https://youtu.be/xDlYYwN__c0

Or for some family fun register for our Premvember Kilometre, you can do your kilometre on a day & location of your choice.  https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/TinyLifeVirtualKilometre

The Staff of      Newtownards took some time out to plan and perform a Premvember Tik Tok Dance,  Please ask family and friends to share and donate to support premature babies in Northern Ireland.

Premvember Virtual Art Exhibition – this is now online https://www.tinylife.org.uk/event/virtual-art-exhibition/

We are delighted to have the support of our charity partner Elave.

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How To are for Baby’s Skin Top Tips from  https://gardinerfamilyapothecary.com/

•  Establish a good daily skin care routine and stick to it. 
• Apply emollients several times every day as part of your long-term skin care regime
• It’s fine to bathe baby every day – however, 5-7 minutes is enough. Use a soap-free wash and shampoo, particularly if there is a family history of hay fever, asthma or eczema, and ensure the bath water is warm, not hot.
• Dry skin gets itchy. Even if the skin does not appear dry, take moisturiser with you everywhere and increase the number of times you moisturise your child’s skin every day.
• Avoid baby wipes!  Wipes dry the skin out 10-fold because they use chemicals or synthetic fabrics which aggravate the skin. For nappy hygiene, use cotton wool and something super gentle like Elave Baby Bath.
• Talk to your Health Visitor or GP – steroids have been given a bad press in the past, but they can be helpful.

‘Elave’s Baby-Safe Skincare range is the proud supporter of TinyLife, ensuring protection and hydration to sensitive baby skin‘.”

This Premvember we have teamed up with WaterWipes.