FAQs
How do I sponsor a baby?
It costs $30 to sponsor a baby. Simply deposit the sponsorship into Mona’s Memory Babies account 12-3232-0089933-02 and use your name and the baby’s name as the reference. Drop us an email or facebook message to make sure we have seen the sponsorship.
Can I sponsor a pet instead of a baby?
YES! Some residents definitely prefer a cat or a dog and we are excited to be able to offer this option.
It costs $30 to sponsor a pet. Simply deposit the sponsorship into Mona’s Memory Babies account 12-3232-0089933-02 and use your name and the pet’s name as the reference. Drop us an email or facebook message to make sure we have seen the sponsorship.
Why do people with dementia want pets or babies?
Doll therapy is a known resource in working with dementia patients. Using a Baby doll or toy animal can be a very effective way for a person with Alzheimer's or any kind of dementia to decrease stress and agitation. A caregiver can use doll therapy for dementia patients as a way to put responsibility, caring and structure back into the lives of those afflicted with Alzheimer's. It is important to introduce a doll gently if it is very realistic so that the patient doesn’t see it as an unwanted responsibility.
How do I get babies for my care home?
If you think you have residents who would benefit from having a new baby of their own for company, we are excited about working with you to arrange placement of our babies, with your Nanas and Grandads. We need to know how many of your residents you think will want a baby or pet to cuddle and care for, if they have a skin colour preference, or if they would prefer a cat or dog (or teddy bear). Simply email us and let us know.
Once we have this information, we will work with you to arrange an appropriate delivery time, date and mechanism. In the current global climate, we are taking the utmost care with environment and hygiene in the preparation of babies and simply deliver them to your care home for you to hand out rather than us visiting and doing the delivery ourselves.
Where can I send my baby knitting?
THANK YOU fabulous volunteer!! Any crafty donations can be sent to:
Mona’s Memory Babies
52 Harbour View Road
Te Atatu Peninsula
AUCKLAND 0610
What does it cost the care home to get babies for their residents?
Thanks to our incredible baby sponsors, amazing volunteer knitters, our founders and some generous donations, we provide babies and pets at no cost to the care homes.
Do the babies belong to residents or the rest home?
The babies and pets belong to individual residents and not to the care home. The resident (and/or their family) keep their baby forever.
How can I help?
Lots of people are asking how they can help us to bring joy to more people with this initiative. There’s options to suit everyone (we hope):
Share our page on your Facebook timeline, to your community or groups with a comment telling people about us
Write a review or recommendation on our page
Knit, crochet or sew - hats, booties or cardigans for the babies
Sew stretch and grows for the babies
Make a donation of any amount to our account 12-3232-0089933-02 (reference your name)
Sponsor a baby by paying $30 to our account 12-3232-0089933-02 (ref: your name and your baby’s name)
Sponsor a pet by paying $30 to our account 12-3232-0089933-02 (ref: your name and your pet’s name)