Newborn Kits

If you would like to assist in creating newborn kits for those in need, particularly in developing countries, please find directions below, and donate items to the LDS Humanitarian Center.

Place the following items in a heavy-duty, two-gallon sealable bag. Remove the air before sealing:

4 single thickness cloth diapers

• Approximately 25×27 inches

• Birdseye Cloth or diaper flannel, 100% cotton

• No pre-fold or disposable diapers

4 diaper safety pins

1 pair booties or baby socks

2 bars of soap 3.5-5 ounces each (Ivory or other
non-allergenic brand)

1 receiving blanket (36×36 – 45×45 inches)

1 layette gown

• No footed sleepers, buttons, zippers or strings

• Size: Newborn to 6 months, Fabric: cotton knit

• Layette gown patterns are available at the LDS Humanitarian Center, Humanitarian Service Rooms and at www.humanitarianservices.org.

Fleece
Cut a 36×36 – 45×45 inch square of medium weight fleece.  Serge, hem or blanket-stitch edges.

Flannel:
Method 1
Cut two 36×36 – 45×45 inch squares of cotton flannel.  Serge the edges with right sides facing out.  Sew large ‘X’ corner to corner or a 10 inch square in the center to keep fabric from shifting.

Method 2
· Cut two 36×36 – 45×45 inch squares of cotton flannel.  Place the squares together with right sides facing in.  Sew squares together with a ¼ inch seam around the edges, leaving a 6 inch opening.  Turn right sides out.  Baste opening and topstitch around entire blanket for durability.  Sew a large ‘X’ corner to corner or a 10 inch square in the center to keep the fabric in place.

For questions, please call the Center at 1-800-453-3860 ext. 26060.  The official Church site is lds.org/humanitarian.