The Bone Marrow Transplant Unit treats children between the ages of birth to sixteen years. These babies and children can spend anything from 3 months to 2 years in their sterile BUBBLE, measuring 8 feet square. It is imperative that we try to eliminate periods of boredom and depression, which can often occur when a child is isolated long term.
To achieve this, within the constraints of space and illness, a team of professionals involving medical and nursery staff, occupational and physiotherapists and teachers, plan a programme to maximise child development during the months spent on the Unit. This requires a range of toys and educational equipment to meet the needs of the various ages.
A strict hygiene protocol is observed by the few medical and family members who are allowed to be with them. Any items with which the children come into contact must be cleaned and sterilised to prevent cross infection of bacteria. This includes everything from high chairs and beds to books and board games.
Toys and equipment can rarely be shared so as to reduce the risk of contamination and resulting infection. Washable items are frequently laundered at high temperatures and non-washable items are cleaned several times daily with alcohol wipes, both of which limit the 'life' of each item.
To offer the desired stimulating environment for the babies and children, we would like to provide:
- televisions with combination video & DVD Players
- board games
- musical CDs
- plastic cot mobiles
- playstation games
- Sky subscription (for existing TVs)
- soft & educational toys
- videos & DVDs
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