WELCA Mission Projects (to be assembled in May)

Lutheran World Relief Layette Kits

2 shirts or onesies (up to 24 month size)

2 gowns or sleepers

2 receiving blankets

4 cloth diapers

1 sweater (or infant sweatshirt)

2 washcloths

1 bath size bar of gentle soap, in original wrap

2 diaper pins

Wrap items in one of the receiving blankets & secure with diaper pins.   Diapers can be made by using a pinking shears to cut pieces 22 1/2” wide x 36” long

Global Health Ministries Midwife Kits

1 36” square muslin or sheeting

 (do not hem)

1 regular size bath towel

1 washcloth

2 white cord ties: 8” narrow lengths of selvage, 1/4” twill tape

or heavy white knit/crochet cotton yarn

1 bath size bar Ivory soap

1 new razor blade (single edge, safety wrapped)

1 newborn stocking cap (keep hand knit ones very small)

1 small cotton blend or flannel shirt (to waist only—for newborn)

1 flannel receiving blanket

1 pr. Plastic or latex gloves (we have a large supply on hand)

Pack cord ties, razor blade & gloves in small plastic bag.  

Keep razor blade separate from soap.  

Pack all items in a 2 or 2 1/2 gallon Ziploc plastic bag.  

Squeeze air out of bag before sealing.