"I was gifted this knit during our NICU stay in Wellington. I'm the kind of mum who wants my baby to have everything they need, so when we had him prematurely all of a sudden nothing I had was suitable anymore and it was all back in our home town.
It felt incredibly special to be able to have a piece of clothing that was special and would fit him because I literally had nothing with us. It also gave us something to look forward to for when he was out of an incubator and able to wear clothes. This knit was his first outfit, we will treasure it and keep it for him as he grows bigger so he can see just how small he was.

I am so grateful to you for this gift- it meant more than you could know"

-NICU Mama

“For so many NICU māmā these embroidered knits bring so much joy in the roller coaster of a journey they are on. To have something special made for their Pēpi means so much and also makes such a meaningful keepsake. To be able to look back at this precious item given to their Pēpi and see how far they've come and how much they've grown can hold such precious memories for the family.”

-NICU Nurse

“Receiving the beautiful twin knits from LS Embroidery was such an unexpected and heartfelt gift during an incredibly emotional time. My twins were born at 27 weeks and began their journey in the Wellington NICU before being transferred back to SCBU in Whanganui. We spent a total of three months in hospital, a journey no parent is ever truly prepared for.
Being gifted those tiny, lovingly made knits brought so much comfort and joy. It even felt like a little sign that things were meant to be when we discovered that our daughter shared the same name as the owner of LS Embroidery, such a sweet and unexpected connection that made the gesture feel even more personal.
Those knits were more than just gifts; they became treasured keepsakes that symbolised hope, strength, and the kindness of another mum who understood.
We can’t wait to pay this kind gesture forward, and we hope that these knits bring another family strength during their NICU journey.

Thank you so much for your kindness and for thinking of our little miracles.”

-NICU Mama

“As a neonatal nurse, I see firsthand how much the donated woolens mean to our premature babies. Their tiny bodies struggle to stay warm, and these soft, handmade hats and booties help them maintain their temperature in a gentle, natural way. But the impact goes beyond warmth. Parents often smile for the first time when they see their baby dressed in something lovingly made just for them, especially ones that are personalised such as these beautiful embroidery. These donations bring comfort, dignity, and a touch of normalcy during an overwhelming time.”

-NICU Nurse

“Receiving our beautiful "love bug" cardigan over Easter was such a lovely surprise to wake up to during our stay in the NICU.
Special touches like these really helped during such a stressful season. It brought comfort and kindness, and continues to remind us just how far our girl has come.
We are always appreciative of your kindness for our family and others”

-NICU Mama

“The family I gave the wee embroidered singlet to had a baby that was born around 28 weeks, so they had been in the unit for a while and still had a while to go before they would get to take their beautiful baby home. So, the embroidered garment came at the right time. The parents saw the item and instantly smiled when seeing the simple words ... im loved, on a wee singlet for their small one.
Sometimes, it's the little things that count.... bringing a smile to someones face in tricky times is priceless.
The parents were very thankful for the generosity of other peoples time and donations to receive their wee ones embroidered item.”

-NICU Nurse