A donation of milk warmers will make it easier for Northern Hospital staff and new parents to prepared feeds for newborn babies.
Tullamarine’s Uncle Bobs Club donated the Medela milk warmers to the hospital, worth $7500, to the hospital earlier this month.
Northern Health said the warmers have proven to be a valuable addition for nursing staff and new parents, providing them with convenient equipment that is easy to use. The Medela Milk Warmers play a crucial role in ensuring that babies in its care receive milk at a consistent temperature, maintaining its integrity.
Nurse unit manager Molly Mathew said: “The new technology milk warmers help to maintain the optimal integrity of human milk and they provide a safe, hygienic and standardised method for preparing feeds without the use of warm water.
“The milk warmers are also versatile enough to accommodate syringes, making them ideal for feeding babies who require tube feeding.”
Northern Health Foundation director Melissa Grenville thanked Uncle Bobs Club for the donation.
“We … look forward to seeing how our partnership continues benefiting the lives of children with medical needs, right here in the north,” she said.
Uncle Bobs Club is seeking volunteers to join it for fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
Details: ubcvic.org.au or 9335 6300
