Angel Babies Project Update

The Angel Babies project has been up and running for a while now, and things are going wonderfully! These items are for micro-preemie and preemie babies that are stillborn or losses through the NICU.  They come in sets so that one can be on the baby and there is one for the family to take home for remembrance and comfort.  Often commercial items are too big for these babies, so we are hand making them for the sizes needed for these angel babies.  Our hope is that they will provide some comfort for the families that have lost their child. The hospitals we are currently donating to are Auburn, Good Samaritan in Puyallup, Valley Medical in Renton, and Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland. 

There are 3 main items that Angel Babies focuses on:

Diapers with hats

·         There are 2 sizes of diapers, large and small.  The size of hats determine which kind to use. The smallest hats (2 inches) are for babies that are between 14-17 weeks. The middle size hats (3 inch) are for babies that are between 17-23 weeks; these have both large and small diapers with them so you can determine which is appropriate for each case. The large hats (4 inch) are for babies that are between 24-32 weeks.

Blankets with hats

·         The blankets come in three sizes with matching hats that go to babies who are born at certain weeks. (Note: they do not come with diapers.) The smallest size blankets are for babies born between 14-17 weeks. The middle size blankets are for babies born between 17-23 weeks. The large size blankets are for babies born between 24-32 weeks.

Combo sets

·        These few combo sets come with diapers, blankets, and hats. There are some with small diapers and small hats (2 inch) for babies born between 14-17 weeks. There are some large diapers with large hats (4 inch) and these are for babies born between 24-32 weeks. 

We have had lots of people help with tracing, cutting, and putting together kits for the people to sew.  What we are really looking for is people who can help with sewing this summer and all the time.  Katy Cunningham, the leader of the project, has kits put together of either 10 diapers (both small and large) or 4 mini blankets. She's happy to help people acquire kits if they want to sew. She keeps the box of them in the closet at the church, so she just has volunteers sign out whatever they take so that she can keep track of what is where.  We also have instructions available, so volunteers can learn as they go!  

Another way people can help is by donating fabric. We are always looking for flannel, especially in either gender neutral, boy patterns, and solids. Another item that can be donated is thin ribbon.

If you are interested in helping out with this project, whether on Tuesdays at the church or at home, please feel free to contact Katy at katherinepcunningham@gmail.com or call/text 314-620-8161.

Here are some pictures of how they're coming along!