Big Red Bus

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Experience a delightful summer play session at the Big Red Bus Playgroup in Charlton Park. This special event for NICU families offers a chance to connect, enjoy light refreshments, and participate in sensory play activities for young children. Share your experiences in a supportive environment.

Vote for Ickle Pickles!

Neonatal staff with donated twin cot and a NICU family

Ickle Pickles is thrilled to be selected as one of the four nominated charities in My Favourite Voucher Code’s monthly poll. Help premature babies by voting now.

Father’s Day Reflections from NICU Dads

NICU dad Nathan with Phoebe

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the incredible journey of fatherhood. However, for many dads who have spent time in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), this day comes with a mix of emotions. These dads have navigated through uncharted territory and faced incredible challenges. Here are the heartfelt reflections of some NICU dads, sharing what they wish they had known during their time on a neonatal unit.

Lewisham NICU Baby massage

Baby Massage with parents and babies

Together with Basking Babies, Ickle Pickles is offering baby massage classes for NICU babies from Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Hackney Half Marathon 2027

A woman wearing an Ickle Pickles top running in the Hackney Half Marathon.

Dash through 13.1 miles of East London with live music, a buzzing atmosphere and entertainment following you each step of the way and support vulnerable babies and their families.

Victoria Park Challenge

A group of runners wearing ickle pickle t-shirts wearing their race medals

Sign up to take on a 5km, 10km or half marathon around one of East London’s most loved parks.

Swaledale Waterfall Challenge

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This 5-hour journey takes you through breathtaking waterfalls, picturesque hills, and offers invigorating swims, making it a perfect adventure for outdoor enthusiasts.