Bereavement Blankets for Newborns
#32
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 161
We lost our first born 3 years ago, he was stillborn at 36.4 weeks. He was wrapped in a knitted blanket and we were given one exactly like the one he had. It meant the world to us, and I will always keep it as a memory of our little angel Devin. So thank you so much from the bottom of my heart to those of you who take the time to do this for us.
#39
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 2,329
You could try contacting the pastoral care department of a hospital that has maternity services and see if they have any services that support bereaved parents of premature babies or stillborn, and volunteer to contribute. If your local hospital does not have need of these, perhaps a children's hospital in your region has a program you can contribute to. This is a very special way to give back to your community and support those at a time of great grief. God bless everyone who does these services.
#40
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Brownsburg, Indiana
Posts: 244
I had made gowns that where open in the back to make it early to dress the bady. Not putting the fabric over their head. Making the arms easy to put in. The hospital told us not to use fannel because the babies skin is so soft it would stick to the fabric and tear open. The hospital said to use 100% cotton. These are a great blessing for all.
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