Comfort Materials

When parents can no longer accompany and protect their baby on its journey, it is comforting to know that it is lovingly wrapped and safely nestled. From the 12th week of pregnancy onwards, little star children can be wrapped in soft blankets. Our wonderful Brigitte sews these wrapping blankets from donated wedding dresses and lovingly selected fabrics. Some blankets are knitted or crocheted – every single stitch is a quiet sign of love, compassion and the wish to know that a little miracle is warmly cuddled.

As the very smallest often cannot yet wear clothing, the blankets are made from soft, cosy materials and worked with a fine stitch. They are made in various sizes so that every star child finds a fitting place of comfort.

There are blankets with and without hoods. Because the little head is especially in need of protection, we always include a matching hat with blankets without a hood.

Each wrapping blanket also comes with small keepsakes – for example hearts or butterflies made of wool. They are always made in pairs: one may accompany the child if the parents wish, the other stays with the parents and can offer comfort in difficult moments.

For the smaller star children we have ponchos – these make it possible to dress star children even before 12 weeks of pregnancy.

We also make small cloth nappies in all sizes so that families can perform the ritual of changing their star child – the first and the last time.

For remembrance, small hearts, little wings or stars are lovingly handmade – sewn, crocheted or knitted. In every seam, in every stitch there is care, compassion and the hope of being able to offer a piece of comfort. The keepsakes are always made in pairs: one accompanies the star child, the second stays with the parents. In this way they remain connected in a special way.

Our helpers create small pearl angels – as pendants, necklace charms or for a personal memorial corner. They represent the children who have quietly spread their wings and gently travelled on to heaven. Each angel is unique – just like every child – and therefore a precious part of our star child sets.

Knowing that a baby is softly nestled and protected on its final journey can bring comfort. From the 12th week of pregnancy onwards, star children can be placed in small blankets. As suitable sizes are often hard to find, many of our members sew wrapping blankets and little boats in various sizes.

Different fabrics such as jersey or cotton are used for the outer sides. Blankets made from wedding dresses are especially precious – the love contained in every dress may live on in a new form. Satin is used for the outer sides, while soft fleece inside provides warmth and comfort. There are versions with and without hoods; for models without a hood we include a small hat.

Each blanket comes with keepsakes – hearts or teardrops that are always made in pairs: one accompanies the child, one stays with the parents.

When a pregnancy ends very early, the little star child is often still too delicate for clothing. For hygienic reasons it is sometimes kept in a small tube. So that these tiny miracles can also be farewelled with dignity, we place the tube in a lovingly made star bag. These bags are about 10 cm in size and are sewn, knitted or crocheted – with great care and heart.

Here too, two small keepsakes are included that can give parents support in their grief.

Personal keychains are carefully handmade from ribbons, bows, beads and small charms. They can be personalised with "Mama", "Papa", "Oma", "Opa", "Brother" or "Sister". This way parents and relatives always carry a tangible remembrance with them.

Light brings warmth, hope and a quiet place for thoughts. That is why we offer small colourful tea lights and larger candles – for rituals, moments of remembrance and quiet reflection.

After the loss of a star child, words are often missing – and suitable cards are hard to find. Relatives and friends receive free, handmade comfort cards from us. They make visible that this little life was here, was loved and has left its mark.

Our comfort boxes contain a small pouch with flower seeds. It can become a quiet ritual: sowing or scattering together – as a sign of remembrance. When flowers grow later, they lovingly remind us of the star child.

In special situations, any of us may perform an emergency baptism. In many cultures it is a loving tradition to give a star child a blessing for its journey. From wedding dresses we have made small, delicate overlays for this purpose. They can serve as a sign of blessing for the star child and at the same time be used like a protective blanket in its little burial cradle.