{"id":8623,"date":"2020-09-14T08:55:28","date_gmt":"2020-09-14T15:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hillcrestucc.org\/?page_id=8623"},"modified":"2020-12-04T07:03:10","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T15:03:10","slug":"layette-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hillcrestucc.org\/layette-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Layette Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For 60 years, Hillcrest\u2019s Layette Program has provided layettes (clothing and supplies for babies 0 \u2013 18 months of age) to new mothers by working with the Contra Costa County Public Health Nurses and other county-wide programs, this partnership ensures that each month 20-25 new mothers receive an important basic resource for their babies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hillcrestucc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Layette-being-packed-by-Cheryl-Barber.jpg\" alt=\"woman smiling at a teddy bear stuffed in the top of a layette bag\" class=\"wp-image-9049\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hillcrestucc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Layette-being-packed-by-Cheryl-Barber.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/hillcrestucc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Layette-being-packed-by-Cheryl-Barber-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hillcrestucc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Layette-being-packed-by-Cheryl-Barber-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cWe were so excited to have our first baby.&nbsp; Thank you for this layette.&nbsp; We found we couldn\u2019t afford much at the thrift stores.&nbsp; It makes a big difference to us.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em>A young couple&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThese are some of the nicest things I have ever had.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em>A young mother<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each layette contains a mix of new and gently used clothing; a handmade quilt and afghan; and new items such as a baby book, rattle, and baby wipes. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hillcrestucc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Layette-ready-to-be-distributed.jpg\" alt=\"two women smiling at the camera with several layette bags packed in the trunk of a car\" class=\"wp-image-9052\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hillcrestucc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Layette-ready-to-be-distributed.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/hillcrestucc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Layette-ready-to-be-distributed-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hillcrestucc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Layette-ready-to-be-distributed-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Donate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hillcrest\u2019s Layette Program depends on monetary donations to purchase needed items.&nbsp; For example, $25 will provide one dozen white onesies, 25 baby books or 25 baby wipe packets. Many groups enjoy holding a baby shower, a Mother\u2019s Day activity, or an annual collection at Christmas or in the spring time to collect new or gently used baby clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to support the Hillcrest Layette program, you can make a donation or <a href=\"https:\/\/hillcrestucc.org\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"59\">contact us for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThere is a lot of love put into the layettes.\u201d&nbsp; A volunteer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-2172cfd ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-basic ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-2172cfd .ugb-accordion__title{color:#79af42}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h3 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">Contents of a Hillcrest Layette<\/h3><svg viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<p>Each layette that is distributed contains the following items for babies aged birth \u2013 18 months.&nbsp; Layettes are specific to a baby boy or baby girl.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our layette contains some items that <u>must<\/u> be brand new as well as those that are new and those that are very gently used.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<strong>NEW ONLY:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Size 1 diapers (we give out 8-10)<\/li><li>1 baby wipe packet<\/li><li>1 rattle<\/li><li>1 teething ring<\/li><li>1 beginning board book (ABCs, shapes, numbers, colors)<\/li><li>1 or 2 stuffed animals (small or large)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New or Very Gently Used Supplies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Crib quilt<\/li><li>1 afghan<\/li><li>2 blankets, light or heavy weight<\/li><li>2 receiving blankets<\/li><li>2 burp cloths<\/li><li>2 bibs<\/li><li>1 hooded bath towel, washcloth<\/li><li>1 crib sheet (as available)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clothing (New or very gently used in size ranges 0-3, 6, 9, 12-18 months, short or long sleeves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please no Newborn, NB or under 7 lbs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From each size range<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>2 white onesies, short and long sleeve<\/li><li>1 or 2 sleep and plays, cotton or microfleece (by season)<\/li><li>1 or 2 outfits, 1 piece and\/or 2 piece<\/li><li>1 or 2 colored bodysuits<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1 infant sleep gown<\/li><li>1 blanket sleeper, cotton or microfleece<\/li><li>1 swaddle<\/li><li>1 outerwear outfit, 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