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Pampers for preemies

#PampersForPreemies

1 in every 13 babies in the UK are born premature. 1 Their skin is twice as thin as that of a full-term baby, which makes it highly sensitive to touch. 2 Touch is also the first sense a baby develops, 3 and moments of skin-to-skin contact not only support their development4 - they also help parents bond with their baby. 4,5

That's why Pampers Preemie Protection nappies are specially designed to protect the most fragile skin, so every nappy change can enable moments of connection and bonding. With an all-over fastening for a customisable fit, a nappy change can be carried out in any position. Pampers continues to donate these nappies to hospitals and parents across the UK.

Tesco and Pampers partner to support parents of premature babies with free nappies:

  • Tesco is offering free Pampers Preemie Protection nappies to new parents, in partnerships with Pampers

  • These nappies are specifically designed to be extra gentle on even the most fragile of skin and fit around medical lines and leads

  • Available now from Tesco Pharmacies (subject to availability; at pharmacist discretion)

1- https://www.bliss.org.uk/research-campaigns/neonatal-care-statistics/prematurity-statistics-in-theuk#:~:text=How%20many%20babies%20are%20born,before%2037%20weeks%20of%20pregnancy).

2Visscher M, Narendran V. The Ontogeny of Skin. Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle). 2014 Apr 1;3(4):291-303.

3Aslam MD, et al Development of Fetal Senses: Implications in Intrauterine and Postnatal Life

4 Vittner, D et al. Parent Engagement Correlates with Parent and Preterm Infant Oxytocin Release during Skin-to-Skin Contact. Advances in Neonatal Care. 2019 19 (1): 73–79

5Pampers, Touch Is How They Feel Love research, 2022​

Close-up of an adult's hands gently cradling a newborn baby's tiny feet.

Help Pampers help premature babies

At three sizes smaller than a regular newborn nappy, Pampers Preemie Protection nappies are specifically designed for premature babies weighing less than 1.1lb (500g). Since 2017, we have donated over three million nappies to premature babies via UK hospitals and pharmacy partners, and we want to make sure that Pampers Preemie Protection nappies are accessible for every premature baby in the UK. For __hospitals__ to order, please contact: __pamperspreemies.im@pg.com__ For __consumers__ to collect in person, please visit your [local Tesco Pharmacy](https://www.tesco.com/store-locator/?srsltid=AfmBOopmwvUPsLkSdg0UEu2_5NqMXjIybcJgWcNHLqdY_rO3y7ptgYD0) If you are having difficulty accessing these nappies, please reach out to our customer services team via our contact page, [https://www.pampers.co.uk/contact-us](https://www.pampers.co.uk/contact-us).

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Tesco and Pampers partner to support parents of premature babies with free nappies.
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Pampers in partnership with Bliss

Bliss is the UK’s leading charity for babies born premature or sick, and champions the right for every single one of them to receive the best care. Bliss works by empowering families, influencing policy and practice, enabling life-changing research

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Pampers had partnered with Bliss since 2017 to ensure essential support is there when parents and their premature or sick babies neet it the most. This year, Pampers' donation will contribute to the emotional and practical support services that Bliss offers to parents and families - both on neonatal units across the UK and when they leave the unit to go home with their babies. If you are interested in discovering more about Bliss' support service.

A special design for premature babies

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20 nappies per pack

20 nappies per pack
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32 nappies per pack

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Adult hands gently cupping a tiny Pampers nappy against a soft blue background, emphasising the miniature size designed for premature babies.

Meet the researcher

Susan Ludwig leads the team who developed Pampers Preemie Protection. Learn more about her personal story, which inspired the innovation, and the changes since her idea became reality 20 years ago.

An infographic displaying an open white Pampers nappy with seven key features highlighted by circular icons connected to the product by dotted lines. The features read: 'All-Over Fastening' on the side tabs, 'Silky Soft' and 'Absorb Away Liner' on the interior, 'Contour Fit Core' in the centre, 'All-Around Absorbency', 'Gentle Flex Cuffs' around the leg openings, and 'Breathable Layers' on the sides.

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