Many parents who have experienced the loss of their baby during pregnancy, at birth, or shortly after, find comfort in receiving the gift of an Aching Arms bear.
Each beautiful bear wears a handwritten label with the name of the baby in whose memory the bear was dedicated. The label also connects families to sources of information, support and understanding.
Many families go on to dedicate an Aching Arms bear in honour of their baby. The bear you donate will be gifted to another bereaved family which extends the arm of friendship and helps other bereaved parents to know they are not alone.
We are proud to provide Aching Arms comfort teddy bears to over 170 UK-wide NHS hospitals, hospices, funeral directors, support groups, and to families who contact us directly.
*Please donate £18 per bear.
*When prompted, please share the name of the baby in whose memory you are dedicating the bear.
*The baby's date of birth/anniversary/due date/special dates are optional.
*Please remember to tick the GIFT AID box, it boosts your donation by 25% at no extra cost to you and makes a big difference to our charity.
*If you are donating a bear in memory of someone else's baby, please ensure you have the parents' permission and have confirmed how they would like their baby's name to be written on the bear's label.
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After you have donated, we will add your baby's name to our Bear Dedication List and, when needed, a label will be lovingly handwritten and added to an Aching Arms bear by one of our wonderful volunteers. In hospital, or at home via our postal bear service, your baby's bear will be gifted to another family to help bring them some comfort and let them know they are not alone.
Unfortunately, we are unable to share the location of each individual bear after it has been gifted but please feel assured that every bear will be bringing comfort to another family.
A small number of bear recipients choose to thank Aching Arms and the family who have gifted them a bear via Aching Arms’ dedicated, private facebook group called 'Aching Arms Bears' where bear pictures and messages can be posted. You are welcome to join our group here: Aching Arms Bears
We are able to offer a beautiful, personalised, keepsake eCard showing that you have dedicated an Aching Arms bear in your baby's name. For more details, please visit our Keepsake eCard page after you have donated your bears in memory.
We rely on voluntary donations and because of your kindness and generosity we can reach the many families who sadly need us. Thank you for choosing to support Aching Arms and for helping us to help families just like yours.
If you have a question or need help making your donation, please get in touch with us at info@achingarms.co.uk or call on 07826 067801.
Recent Donations
Mrs Caroline Johnson
11th September 2025
In loving memory of our grandson Elis.
For:Elis Glyn Johnson
29th August 2025
£18.00 + £4.50 Gift Aid
Miss Colette Berry
10th September 2025
Teddy donated in memory of baby Max... and in support of his family for his 12th birthday. Every year that passes we remember the most special boy. Ladybirds and rainbows.
For:Teddy donated in memory of baby Max... and in support of his family for his 12th birthday. Every year that passes we remember the most special boy.
20th September 2013
Mrs Charlotte Johns
In loving memory of our beautiful little dolly; Jessica Rose Johns. Happy 6th Birthday in the stars, little one. We love you so very much. Love from Mummy, Daddy and Emily xxx
For:Jessica Rose Johns
9th September 2019
Mrs Susan Trounce
9th September 2025
in memory of our granddaughter Eleanor. We hope this little bear will bring you some comfort xx
For:Eleanor Margaret Trounce
Miss Sabrina Menzies
Happy 2nd Heavenly Birthday Blake, Thinking of you always. Uncle Chris, Auntie Brina and Acer x
For:Blake Seb Chartell
7th September 2025
Miss Catherine Westwood
Happy 4th Birthday little one. We love you so much and miss you everyday. Love, Mummy, Daddy, yours brothers & sister xxx
For:Nora McDade
9th September 2021
Dr Beth Bell
8th September 2025
For:Eli John Bell
11th July 2024
Miss Katie Bloomfield
For:Ralphie Bloomfield-Strutt
23rd May 2025
£72.00 + £18.00 Gift Aid
Mr Kyle Blomquist
Cuddle me when you feel sad
For:Isak Blomquist
4th September 2025
Miss Rosann Heath
Happy Birthday my love, I still miss you Joshua 💙💙💙
For:Joshua Edward King
8th September 2011
Mrs Faye Easter
We miss you son, our forever sunshine! "Wherever they go, and whatever happens to them on the way, in that enchanted place on the top of the forest, a little boy and his bear will always be playing" - A.A Milne
For:Zackary Easter
4th June 2025
Mrs Jess Lucas
We are so sorry you’re going through this, but please know that we are right there with you and understand your pain. Be kind to yourselves.
For:May Lucas
6th September 2025
Mrs Hannah Johnson
Our forever angel
For:Oliver Johnson
26th March 2025
Mrs Laura Foskett
Today is your 1 year birthday/anniversary and this day will never be the same again. How different life should be now. 💔
For:Hope Foskett
7th September 2024
Miss Brooke Yates
Donated in loving memory of our precious baby girl Annabelle, who was born an angel. We hope this bear brings some comfort to you and your family. Xxx
For:Annabelle Lucy Stancer
22nd August 2025
Mrs Jennifer Saw
5th September 2025
Happy 1st Birthday Mila 09/09/24. Born sleeping at 38 weeks. We miss you so very much. All our love Mummy, Daddy & big sister xxx
For:Mila Rose Saw
9th September 2024
Mr Alex Price
Baby Sunshine, our first pregnancy. We felt the joy you brought us for 9 weeks and 5 days. We will carry you in our hearts forever.
For:Baby Sunshine
Miss Kimberley Gifford
For:Lottie Chantelle keepin
3rd September 2025
Miss Holly Heron
This teddy bear is donated for a special boy who was born beautifully sleeping. 6th September 2025 will mark his 5th birthday. We miss you & we hope you have a fabulous birthday in the clouds
For:Finley David Harris
6th September 2020
Miss Sinead Mccann
I hope this bear brings you some comfort. Sorry for your loss xx
For:Paul Anthony Dynes
6th August 2022
Miss Victoria Palmer
Baby Palmer was to special to stay🙏🏼xx
For:Baby Palmer
9th March 2026
Miss Mary Davis
For:Teddy Thomas Delaney
Mrs Christina Pullen
For:Evelyn Victoria Pullen
Mrs Danielle Jones
This tragedy is one of the hardest burdens to bear. Remember to support eachother and share your pain.
For:Phillip Bailey Jones
3rd September 2024
Mr Omar Benmez
2nd September 2025
For the moments when life is at its toughest, may this bear bring a small measure of comfort and remind you that you are not alone.
For:Baby Louis
7th August 2025
Miss Leah Clee
I'll see you the other side of the stars my beautiful girl xx
For:Georgie-Rose Clee
3rd January 2010
Miss Jennifer Clegg
Our bear reminded us that we weren’t alone, so we hope another family can be helped in Billie’s name.
For:Baby Girl Billie Woodhead-Hanson
26th July 2025
£36.00 + £9.00 Gift Aid
Mr Connor Oscroft
We'll love you forever.
For:Isabelle Anne Oscroft-Tomlinson
1st September 2025
Mrs Jennifer Ruocco
Donated in memory of our beautiful Twins Jack and Rosie. We love and miss you both always.
For:Jack and Rosie Ruocco
4th November 2024
Mr Christopher Nicolson
For:Alexander MacLeod Nicolson
27th April 2025
Miss Lynne Johnston
For:Ted John Rogers
Mrs Kirsty Whyte
Happy heavenly first birthday darling girl 💞 we love you deeply and think of you in every moment. You will forever be in our hearts. Lots of love mummy, daddy and your big brother.
For:Frances Whyte
1st September 2024
Miss Louise Harmon
For:Baby Johnston
24th June 2023
Our Little Miracle. We are comforted by the limited time we had you, too special to stay 👼 but we will have eternal love for you. Night Night little one. Love Mommy & Daddy
Mrs Louise Rowell
31st August 2025
Happy 2nd Birthday to our beautiful Nephew
For:Oliver Lei Rowell
Miss Gemma Medlicott
10 perfect fingers and 10 perfect toes. Too perfect for this world.
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