A friend of mine, Bess, gave birth in April to a baby boy, Boaz, at 33 weeks gestation. They were discharged from the NICU after 11 days only to have their home flooded and almost completely destroyed in the flood. They did not have a baby shower and had very little for the baby at the time. What little they did have was washed away (including gifts which were yet to be opened). Please, look through your homes and see if you are able to donate any of these items for them. Boaz is 4 weeks old, weighs about 5 pounds and is solely breastfed. Bess & Rob plan to cloth diaper with gDiapers and prefold liners. They are an "all natural", "greener than green" family.
Please let me know if you have items as I will be collecting for them and storing many things until they are settled again. Mama needs clothes, too- see the bottom for sizing.
You are amazing mamas! Thank you for supporting this mama and her family during this difficult time. We hope that Boaz will be able to hike in June!
THIS WEEK, they are in need of the Infant Insert for a carseat- the positioner thing to keep him cushioned. He is so tiny that he barely fits in a carrier-style car seat. I'll be hiking tomorrow- let me know if you will be bringing things so I can plan accordingly in my vehicle.
Kindly,
Kate
Clothing Boaz
(preemie or newborn for now)
Onesies
Sleepers and/or gowns
Socks
Hats
Sweaters/hoodies/jacket (lightweight)
Bathing Boaz
Baby tub with infant sling/hammock
Baby toiletries- all natural/green "California Baby" "7th Generation"
Baby washcloths
Baby bath towels
Carrying Boaz
Padded Ring Sling (mama's choice "Over the Shoulder Baby Holder" preferred)
Wrap or MeiTai
Infant Insert (Ergo type) for use with Ergo/MeiTai
Feeding Boaz
Boppy (or other nursing pillow) and cover
Highchair
Bibs- cloth spitup kind and solid-food kind
Baby utensils
Food mill, for grinding up food for baby
Playing with Boaz
Board books
Gymini/Exersaucer
Soft toys (washable kinds)
Soothing Boaz
Receiving blankets (for swaddling)
Music CDs
Swing
Taking Boaz Places
Diaper bag
Car seat INSERT to cushion baby
Stroller
Diapering Boaz
Diaper pail
Changing table
Changing pad & covers
Cloth diapers
Cloth wipes
LARGE Wet bag
Waterproof diaper covers
Pins, "snappi," or other diaper fastener (if your diapers don't have snaps or Velcro)
Wipes Warmer
Putting Boaz to Bed
Co-sleeper SHEETS
NapNanny
Portable crib
Waterproof crib pads
Clothes for Mama (Bess)
size 4-6 prepregnancy, maybe 6-8 postpartum; Medium shirts
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