publication date: Jan 10, 2011
In the UK today, one in four women will
lose a baby at some point during pregnancy or birth.
Tommy's understands the
heartache that can accompany the
loss of a baby, as well as the incredible
support provided to those suffering from
pregnancy complications. As such, the c
harity sets out to recognise
family members, friends and
health professionals that go that extra mile in its annual
Let's get baby friendly Awards ceremony.
There are
four special individual awards:
Miracle Unit Award gives mums and dads across the UK the chance to recognise the
neonatal miracle workers who gave their baby the best start in life.
Supported by
Hologic Champion Children Award is especially dedicated to those
born prematurely and to recognise the tenacious spirit of these young fighters whose courageous attitudes are an inspiration to all.
Supported by
Build-A-Bear WorkshopHero Award recognises the support of a
midwife, GP or any other
health professional that has gone the extra mile for mums and dads during
pregnancy or
birth, or a pregnancy complication.
Supported by
Danone Baby Nutrition Angel Award is for a
partner, relative or friend has supported you through a
parenting or
pregnancy-related problem such as
miscarriage, premature birth or
stillbirth. Tommy's and
ASDA want to give you a chance to say a big thank you.
Supported by
ASDA Tommy's
Let's get baby friendly Awards also recognises the most
family friendly products and services across the UK, in a bid to thank
organisations which help make parents' lives
less stressful whilst out and about with their baby. Votes are cast in a wide variety of
categories ranging from
Best Baby Food Brand to Best Family Supermarket.
Also new to 2011, is the
Green Award supported by
Environmental Business Products, which will recognise the most
eco-friendly family brand.
If you've got a
baby or are about to have one –
Tommy's needs to know who you think is genuinely
baby friendly – visit www.tommy.org/awards to vote and be in with a chance to win a fantastic
Keycamp family holiday.