Sidcup family donates cuddle cot to hospital in memory of baby

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 13:33 · Archive

The Bearman family from Sidcup donated a cuddle cot to Queen Elizabeth Hospital's emergency department in memory of their son Hunter, who died from sudden infant death syndrome at three months old. Hunter died on 1 January 2026. The donation was made on what would have been his first birthday, 30 September 2026. The family also donated toys to the hospital's Safari Children's Ward.

Hunter's parents, Brittni and Jake, were joined for the visit by his nanny Emma, grandad Kevin, and brothers Ollie, aged four, and Teddy, aged nine. Brittni Bearman said the family wanted to give something back to the hospital that cared for them. She highlighted the importance of the cuddle cot, saying she hoped it would help other families who experience the loss of a baby, allowing them to spend precious time with their child and say goodbye.

Brittni thanked Dr Jessica Thomas, the paediatric consultant, for her support, saying she went above and beyond for the family. She also praised all the children's staff at the hospital and thanked family and friends who helped raise money for the cuddle cot.

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• Family donates cuddle cot to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in memory of baby sonA Sidcup family donated a cuddle cot to Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s emergency department in memory of baby Hunter, who died from SIDS aged three months.News Shopper · 14 Oct, 13:05
• Family donates cuddle cot to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in memory of baby sonA Sidcup family donated a cuddle cot to Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s emergency department in memory of baby Hunter, who died from SIDS aged three months.This Is Local London · 14 Oct, 13:05

In this story: Bearman family · Queen Elizabeth Hospital · Sidcup · Dr Jessica Thomas

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