Claire Ellerby
The team of neonatal nurses has been helping premature babies bond with their parents using a comforter designed to take on a mum or dad’s scent
Claire Ellerby observed how comforters had a positive effect on mother and baby.
The team secured funding to introduce the comforters in Royal Victoria Infirmary’s special care baby unit.
The comforters reduce parental and babies’ stress and encourage bonding
The soft texture readily absorbs the scent of parents and babies
Claire has developed a teaching pack for parents and staff guidelines regarding the comforters
They are antibacterial, eco-friendly and biodegradable
Claire Ellerby and team