COMFORT KITS
Comfort Kits are provided to individuals and families in Ontario who experience pregnancy or infant loss. They offer gentle direction and compassion in the days and weeks following loss.
To request a Comfort Kit for yourself or a loved one please select from below. All Comfort Kits and shipping are free of charge thanks to the generous support from our community of donors.
Please note: Stillbirth and Infant Loss Comfort Kit and Pregnancy Loss Comfort Kit contain the same items provided by our Comfort Kit Providers. Please click here to see a list of Providers. Please order only one of these options if for the same recipient.
Images below are examples of what may be included in your Comfort Kit based on inventory and donations at the time of ordering. NEW: Bridget’s Bunnies does not ship outside of Ontario.
Stillbirth and Infant Loss Kit
This kit is best for those who have experienced late miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of an infant up to one year of age.
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Pregnancy Loss Kit
This kit is best for those who have experienced early pregnancy loss or miscarriage.
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Dad/Non-Birthing Parent Kit
This kit is a great addition to support partners through any pregnancy or infant loss. Please make note if you would like the father book removed from your order.
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Sibling Kit (under 6 years of age)
This kit is intended for older siblings up to six years of age.
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Sibling Kit (6 - 12 years of age)
This kit is intended for siblings between six and twelve years of age.
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Sibling Kit (Teen)
This kit is intended for older siblings between 12 and 18 years of age.
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Grandparent Kit
This kit is intended for anyone who has experienced the loss of a grandchild up to one year of age.
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Indigenous Kit
This kit is intended for Indigenous individuals and families to use according to their own customs.
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available EXclusively to our Comfort Kit providers
A list of our Comfort Kit Providers can be found here.
If you are an existing Comfort Kit Provider but have not been receiving our emails, please email info@bridgetsbunnies.ca to be added to our contact list.
If your organization is not an existing provider and is interested in being added to our waitlist, please click the Request Partnership button and wait until the request has been approved to place an order:
Little loss library
These community lending libraries were created in partnership with the Women and Children’s Health Network. They are intended to support parents experiencing pregnancy or infant loss in an accessible and discreet way while also encouraging community connection. Resources are provided at no cost to the borrowers and strive to ensure no one endures pregnancy or infant loss alone.
Locations
Bracebridge Little Loss Library in the Archdekin Medical Group Building
205 Hiram Street, Bracebridge, ON
Collingwood Little Loss Library in the Lakeview Place Health Centre Building
9811 Beachwood Road, Unit #2, Collingwood, ON
Sprucedale Little Loss Library in the McMurrich Monteith Township Office
31 William Street, Sprucedale, ON
How does it work?
Take a book
If you see a book on this shelf you would like to read, feel free to take it with you. Return it to this Little Loss Library when you are finished. It’s that simple. No need to sign it out. No return dates.
Leave a Book
Bring grief or pregnancy and infant loss books from your own collection for others to borrow. Feel free to leave a message for future borrowers in the front cover.
Recycle
If you received a Bridget’s Bunnies comfort kit and have gently used books you wish to pass along, this is where to do it. Simply place them on the shelf to gift to another grieving parent.
Share
Leave a comment or share about your own loss in the back of the book you’ve borrowed. This will help connect you with future borrowers. Also, let others know we’re here by sharing on social media and tagging @bridgetsbunnies
Information Binder
You will also find an information binder with hand outs you can take home regarding early loss and complications or simply scan the QR code for more information. To find these resources online, visit: https://www.pregnancyed.com/
Donations have been made in memory of:
Anna Patricia Thompson
Dumpling
Ellanor Grace Peden
Eli Weston
Peanut
Phoenix
Sloane Joy Hohinec
Thank you to our supporters
Archdekin Medical Group
McMurrich Monteith Township Office
Collingwood Well Baby Clinic
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Network
Greeting Card Request
Let Bridget’s Bunnies remember your baby with you. Click the button below to request a Greeting Card be sent on the day you most wish to have your baby remembered. On your baby’s special day, one of our volunteers (and fellow loss parent) will send along a card, letting you know you are not alone on your hardest days.
*Please submit your request at least 30 days prior to the date you wish to receive the card and request just one date per baby.
Greeting cards are handmade with love by Simon and Nicholas’ grandmother, Jennifer
free local and online Resources
Peer and Individual Counselling Supports
Additional Information
Crisis Lines:
Canadian Mental Health Association: 1-888-893-8333 or 705-728-5044
Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 or text “start” to 45645
Telecare Distress Line of Simcoe County Barrie: 705-327-2383 or Orillia: 705-325-9534
Kids Help Line: 1-800-668-6868