Gone too soon...
The most heartbreaking need that we must provide for is the beautiful, tiny burial layettes for the babies who die and only need one last outfit and blanket to be snuggled in. This work truly is from the heart with love.
Volunteers from across the States respond quickly to requests for burial layettes. These caring volunteers use their sewing skills in creating beautiful tiny gowns and accessories to ease the trauma and anguish of the family of the tiny infant. Some of the volunteers sew, some crochet, some knit, some even tat precious creations for God's tiniest children's last needs. Finished items are assembled into layettes, and quickly provided to the requesting organization, usually the Neonatal Intensive Care Units in the children's hospitals we serve.
When Babies Die....
When a baby dies it is impossible, in many cases, to find clothing small enough for the baby to be buried in. Parents are relieved to find layettes provided that will fit their tiny baby. Parents are so wrapped up in shock and grief that it is almost too much for them to handle to deal with burial garments. Newborns in Need has provided burial layettes for babies of all sizes, many as small as one pound. Burial layette sets consist of a bonnet, gown, and receiving blanket.
Losing a baby is a very distressing and difficult time for parents. The hospitals attempt to ease the grieving by dressing the baby in the burial layettes we provide and taking a last picture of baby snuggled in Mommy's arms. This picture is all the family will have to remember the baby by, and it is so important to have the baby dressed.
Newborns in Need
serves the needs of newborn babies...
Newborns in Need
National Office
3323 Transou Road
Pfafftown, NC 27040
(877) 231-5097
nationaloffice@newbornsinneed.org
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