Neonatal Quilts

**RosaSharon** · 12-19-2014, 06:55 AM

In a e-newsletter this AM there is an article about making neonatal quilts to donate for newborns. Do any of you make them? I hope to get more information before I start making them, such as where do you donate them? I don't want to drive anywhere near our hospital unless I am very sure they will take them and use them, but I foresee talking to a volunteer at the hospital on the phone and not getting the right information -- or she/he just says 'yes' or 'no' without really knowing the rules at the hospital.

If you have experience with these projects, the little quilts sound like lots of fun, and a good use of extra fabric in that very little sewing room.

**willferg** · 12-19-2014, 07:06 AM

You might check with your local chapter of Project Linus. My local chapter just started donating to the NICU at a nearby hospital, and you are right, it's tricky finding the right person to deal with. Being part of an organization makes it a little easier.

http://www.projectlinus.org/volunteer/

**tessagin** · 12-19-2014, 07:22 AM

Thanks for the link.

Originally Posted by willferg

You might check with your local chapter of Project Linus. My local chapter just started donating to the NICU at a nearby hospital, and you are right, it's tricky finding the right person to deal with. Being part of an organization makes it a little easier.

http://www.projectlinus.org/volunteer/

**faykilgore** · 12-19-2014, 07:08 AM

I have worked on several OB units that receive tiny blankets, gowns, hats, etc for babies who die. Some of them are born too early so they are very small. The babies are dressed in these beautiful items for their time with their families. The parents can then keep the items in a special memory box, also provided by these volunteer organizations. If you talk to a manager of your local Labor & Delivery unit they should be able to connect you with the right people.

**PatPitter** · 12-19-2014, 07:20 AM

I used to volunteer my skills to an organization called Newborns in Need. Find out if there is a chapter near you. There are other organizations who do the same thing. Someone with the organization will have done the legwork of knowing which hospitals will take items and what they need.

**ManiacQuilter2** · 12-19-2014, 10:04 AM

There has been talk in my Sower's group about making some but no details have yet been released.

**Deb watkins** · 12-19-2014, 01:05 PM

I make quilts for the NICU at my local hospital - have been doing it for several years now. They usually measure 22 x 22 to 24 x 24, depending on the pattern I decide to use. Fabric is always washed first, 100% cotton only. Warm and Natural for the batting. When I bring them in, I hear, "Hey - it is the quilt lady", and there is usually a gathering. Embarrassing at times, but I know that they are appreciated.

**Tartan** · 12-19-2014, 01:22 PM

Are they used on top of the incubators?

**mumzer** · 12-21-2014, 06:31 AM

Yes. Some hospitals do use them on top to defuse the light. I have made a # of then for a hospital. It doesn't have to be a heavy quilt. I used 2 pieces of flannel. One side was red the other was red and yellow with little monkeys. I have also made quilts for older children in the cancer unit.

**RosaSharon** · 12-21-2014, 11:00 AM

I have carefully read through all of the posts. Thank you so much for your response, and the links, and the helps. Here is what I have finally decided to do because of the new guidelines of 'NO quilts' in the newborn area.

There is a shelter for homeless women with children nearby. I hadn't thought of it before, but I will take them quilts of all sizes; some for twin beds, and some for cribs. My quilts would win the first prize blue ribbon for 'ugly quilts' but they are carefully constructed, new and clean. I enjoy putting them together, and a lot of hard work goes into them.

Thanks again for all of your input, and more ideas will be welcomed.

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