Video: Care home residents share cuddles and cake with mums and babies
More than 20 mums and dads called in at Baily House where a Cuddle and Cake afternoon was held.
Baily House manager Rachel Squires said: “We decided we wanted to set up a group so young mums could bring their babies to meet our elderly residents.
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Hide AdSo we announced we were having a Cuddle, cake and a bit of a break afternoon.”
“In exchange for our residents having cuddles with their beautiful bundles of joy, it was also a chance for mums and dads to take the weight off and have a free slice of cake.
“It also gave them the chance to have a chat with others and hear words of wisdom from our lovely residents.”
Mum Leah Hall from Mansfield Woodhouse took along six month old Lorenzo. She said: “I think it’s a brilliant idea It’s nice for the residents and good for their emotional health - it perks them up.”
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Hide AdWhen manager Rachel announced a mother and baby group was starting she never expected it would cause an Internet sensation.