DEAR FRIENDS OF THE BABY BOX
Our aim is to provide hope to new mothers, the poorest of the poor, by giving them a “box” filled with items which will help them care for their new baby. (Our baby boxes are now given out in canvas shopping bags, which are easier to carry). Every mother deserves the dignity of taking their new baby home in new clothes. Many of the women live in squatter camps and lack a partner or support structure. The high incidence of abandonment of new born babies in Gauteng is evidence of how many mothers feel totally overwhelmed and helpless themselves. The baby box is simple and doable.
EACH BOX NEEDS
1x Baby Blanket
1x Babygrow (0-3 months)
1x Seasonal Outfit
2x Vests
Socks & Hat
1x Facecloth
1x Roll of Cotton Wool
1x Tub Vaseline
1x Baby Soap
1x Packet Thick Sanitary Pads
1x Packet Nappies
500ml Bottle of Water
1x personal note of encouragement to the new mom
1x Face mask
The boxes can be made for a boy, a girl, or in neutral colours.
Please package the contents in a Woolworths or Pick and Pay reusable canvas shopping bag. We find that a bag is easier as the mother are able to carry it easily on their way home – which is often by taxi.
The bags/boxes will be checked so that the contents are approximately standardized. When we hand out the boxes, we will also include a pamphlet on how to register the baby with home affairs. This will help the mother secure access to a child grant and for schooling. Ackermans and Jet have a good, affordable selection of baby clothing. Can we ask that you please include a little note of encouragement for the new mom? This should ideally be an anonymous note, but gives the box a personal feel.
DROP OFF LOCATIONS
Please do call us to arrange a suitable time to drop off your donations.
RD Clark’s Offices – Bryanston
09.00 – 16.00 | Mon – Fri
011 706 3061 | 079 901 4942
Killarney
09.00 – 16.00 | Mon – Fri
info@babyboxproject.co.za
011 706 3061 | 079 901 4942