Baby Loss & Sibling Bereavement Support on the Isle of Man
If you have lost a baby, a child, or a pregnancy, we are so sorry — and you are not alone. Arlo's Adventure is a registered Isle of Man charity (number 1288) offering emotional and practical support to the whole family, including brothers and sisters.
Why we understand
Arlo's Adventure was founded in memory of Arlo Arthur Owen, who was born at 27 weeks and spent his whole life — six weeks and one precious day — in the neonatal unit at Liverpool Women's Hospital. We are a family who has walked this road, and the charity exists so that Arlo's legacy can help other Manx families through the hardest days of theirs. You can read Arlo's story and more about the charity here.
How we support bereaved families
We support families bereaved by the loss of a child or a pregnancy — whether the loss was recent or long ago. We support the family as a whole, providing emotional and practical support, and we work to raise awareness of the effects of baby loss and pregnancy loss across the Isle of Man.
Our support includes "Just to say" care packages for bereaved families, and a private support group where families can connect with others who understand. We have also provided the hospital with miscarriage cradles, and we support the women's and children's department, including funding equipment for the neonatal unit, to improve care and outcomes for infants and children in need.
Siblings are an important part of our work, though not the only focus. Children grieve too, often in ways that are easy to miss, and they need help to understand what has happened and to keep their brother or sister's memory alive.
Our book for bereaved siblings
Written by Arlo's mum, Sarah, our book was created especially to support bereaved siblings — a gentle way for families to talk with children about the loss of a baby brother or sister. It is available through our shop, and every copy supports the charity's work.
Reach out — whenever you're ready
There is no referral needed and no right or wrong time. Message us on Facebook, use our contact form, email arlosadventure16@gmail.com, or call 07624 456175. Every conversation is handled gently and in confidence — and if you would like to join our private support group, just ask.
Frequently asked questions
What baby loss support does Arlo's Adventure offer on the Isle of Man?
We offer emotional and practical support to families who have experienced the loss of a baby or child, or the loss of a pregnancy. This includes our "Just to say" care packages, a private support group where bereaved families can connect with others who understand, our book for bereaved siblings, and raising awareness of the effects of baby loss and pregnancy loss in the Isle of Man community. We have also provided the hospital with miscarriage cradles.
Do you support brothers and sisters of a baby or child who has died?
Yes. We support the whole family, and siblings are an important part of that. Children grieve too, often in ways that are easy to miss, and we have published a book — written by Arlo's mum, Sarah — to help bereaved siblings understand and live with their loss.
Is there a book to help children who have lost a brother or sister?
Yes. Our book to support bereaved siblings was written by Arlo's mum, Sarah, and is available through our shop. It was created to give families a gentle way to talk with children about the loss of a baby brother or sister.
How do I get in touch for support?
Contact us by message on Facebook, through our contact form, by email at arlosadventure16@gmail.com, or by phone on 07624 456175. There is no referral needed and every conversation is handled gently and in confidence.
Does the support cost anything?
No. Everything we do is funded by donations, fundraising and community events on the Isle of Man.
Help us support the next family
Our bereavement support is funded entirely by donations and community fundraising. You can make a donation, join one of our events, or fundraise for us.