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Hospital Lumiere diaper kit
SEWING KITS FOR JAMAICA, HAITI, MEXICO & HAITI LIFESONG
1. Kit bags
Zippered are preferred
2. 1 tape measure
Metric
3. 1 pkg. needles
approx. 25
4. 1 medium sized thimble
5. 1 pkg. straight pins
approx. 100
6. 1 dressmaker scissors
7. 2 spools dual use white thread
300 yd each
8. 2 spools dual use black thread
300 yd each
9. misc. snaps
approx. 20-25
10. Hooks and eyes
approx. 12
11. Assorted safety pins
approx. 10
12. Buttons
approx. 12-24
INFANT LAYETTES: FOR MEXICO
Send to Goodfield Distribution Center
On label, include origin of clothing and what they are made of
Place items in a bag or pillowcase (purchased or
sewn
1. 2 Large sleepers
Or very good used
Origin and fabric type on label
2. 2 large onsies or t-shirts
Origin and fabric type on label
3. 3 cloth diapers
(purchased or
sewn )
4. 2 receiving blankets
5. 1 pair large rubber pants
6. 1 bar baby soap
7. 1 bottle shampoo
8. 4 diaper pins
INFANT LAYETTES: FOR HAITI
Send to Bluffton Distribution Center
Items may be purchased.
NO nylon fabric for tropical climates.
1. Receiving blanket
About 1 sq. yard
Wrap in this blanket
2. 2 light-weight gowns or sleepers
3. 1 onsie
4. 3 cloth diapers (purchased or
sewn )
5. 1 bar baby soap
6. 4 diaper pins
7. 1 toy (optional)
LIFESONG INFANT LAYETTES: FOR HAITI
Send to Fairbury Distribution Center
Items may be purchased.
NO nylon fabric for tropical climates
1. Receiving blanket
About 1 sq. yard
Wrap in this blanket
2. 2 light-weight gowns
3. 1 short kimono
4. 3 cloth diapers (purchased or
sewn )
5. 1 bar baby soap
6. 4 diaper pins
7. 1 toy (optional)
HOSPITAL LUMIERE INFANT LAYETTES
Send to Bluffton Distribution Center
Put all into a large (i.e. Rubbermaid) tub. Items may be purchased.
NO nylon fabric.
Breathable cotton is best.
1. 1 receiving blanket
Can use to wrap contents as a small bundle
2. 4 diaper pins
to pin blanket closed
3. 2 light weight gowns
Alternative: Sleepers but gowns are preferred
4. 4 onsies
5. 1 bar baby soap
6. 1 toy (optional)
FLANNEL DIAPERS FOR JAMAICA OR HAITI
Send to Fairbury Distribution Center
1. Double thickness flannel
Width: 10” X 17”
2. 2 twill tape ties
28”
sewn
on 3” apart
HOSPITAL LUMIERE DIAPER KIT
Send to Bluffton Distribution Center
Put all into a large (i.e. Rubbermaid) tub.
Either wrap in each one in a blanket or put in drawstring bag
1. 12 prefolded cloth diapers (purchased or
sewn )
2. 6 diaper pins
3. 4 plastic/rubber pants
4. 1 tube diaper rash cream
Start Here
1.
Contact kit coordinator Carol Indermuhle,
indermuhle@ohio.net
or (330-658-4731) to determine which kits are currently needed.
2. Read detailed instructions for your kit type so you can prepare:
- Bag to pack items in (some are purchased and some are sewn)
- Items for in the kit
- Labels for each box of kits
3. Bags for the kits can be made or inexpensive bags can be purchased at
www.tansclub.com . Instructions for making drawstring bags or zippered sewing bags can be found at:
4. Purchase items for the kits. (Note: School supplies can often be purchased for a good price during the back-to-school sales.)
5. Labels are required to each box of kits to ensure that it gets routed to the correct distribution center. To obtain labels you may:
- Order 3”x 4” labels with the HarvestCall logo and print required information on them ( see example ). Call 765-250-4295 or email info@harvestcall.org to order labels.
- Order 3”x 4” labels already printed with your type of kit, kit contents, etc. by calling 765-250-4295 or emailing info@harvestcall.org . Allow 2-3 weeks for shipping.
- Print your own labels on your own 3”x 4” blank labels (or print on plain paper and cut and tape them to the box.) Be sure your labels have all the required information on them.
6. Organize a work night and create an assembly line to pack the kits.
7.
If using drawstring bags, after filling the kit, tie the strings in a bow so the contents don’t spill out. If it is in a knot and needs to be cut, they can’t reuse the tie string bag
8. Deliver the kits to any Distribution Center and they will be routed to the Distribution Center listed on your kit labels.
(To know which Distribution Center to put on your label, look at the kit title right above where it lists the kit contents.)
9. For questions concerning Haiti kits, contact Brett/Cindy Shorb
cindys@adamswells.com
Feel free to contact Carol Indermuhle,
indermuhle@ohio.net
or (330-658-4731) with any additional questions.
Please follow these instructions to ensure all items are properly labeled to eliminate confusion and wasted time at Distribution Centers.
