Liverpool swim school Puddle Ducks delivers hundreds of pyjamas to Alder Hey

Families from local swim school Puddle Ducks Merseyside have come together to support Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, donating more than 300 pairs of brand-new pyjamas as part of their much-loved PJ Week initiative.

Run in partnership with UK charity Children’s Hospital Pyjamas, PJ Week sees young swimmers swap their usual costumes for cosy nightwear and take to the pool fully clothed.

The sessions are designed to help children understand how it feels to be in water wearing everyday clothes, building confidence, awareness and vital life skills that could one day support water safety.

Alongside the practical lessons in the pool, Puddle Ducks families across Merseyside rallied together to collect new pyjamas for children staying at Alder Hey, many of whom come from the same communities as the swim school’s families.

The donations were recently delivered to the hospital, where they will be used to provide comfort to children and parents during what can often be an unexpected or challenging time.

Pyjamas donated through the scheme may be laid out for children returning from surgery or offered to families who were not expecting an overnight stay, helping bring a sense of normality at difficult moments.

Children’s Hospital Pyjamas works across the UK to ensure children in hospitals, hospices and care settings have access to clean, comfortable nightwear. Each donation goes beyond warmth, offering dignity, reassurance and comfort when it is needed most.

A video shared by Puddle Ducks Merseyside captures the journey of the pyjama donations, highlighting the teamwork and community spirit behind every contribution.

Across the UK, Puddle Ducks franchises collectively donated more than 1,000 pairs of pyjamas, with over 30 large bags delivered to Alder Hey alone on the day of the drop-off.

A spokesperson from Children’s Hospital Pyjamas said the support from Puddle Ducks has helped the charity reach even more children this year, expanding the number of hospitals and care settings they are able to support.

Sarah Cadwaladr, owner of Puddle Ducks Merseyside, said PJ Week is always a highlight for swimmers and families, adding that the generosity shown by the local community continues to amaze the team year after year.

She said knowing the donated pyjamas will bring comfort to children and families at Alder Hey makes the initiative especially meaningful.

Puddle Ducks Merseyside runs three PJ Weeks each year. While one is dedicated to collecting pyjamas for charity, all sessions help children across Liverpool City Region develop confidence and essential life skills in the water from an early age.

For more information about Children’s Hospital Pyjamas, visit the website.

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