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To Kenya Forever
09-06-2010, 19:38
Hi,
I am new to this but thought tit's worth a try!
I run a small organisation (called To Kenya Forever) and am moving to Kenya, East Africa (from Australia) in January to open an abandoned babies home (aka, orphanage-but I hate that word!).
As we plan to cater to infants under 18 months old, with priority given to under 12 weekers, I know we will need tiny sized baby clothes.
In the past 3 years when I have been over, the tiny babies in orphanages don't have any clothes that fit and I want to make sure (as much as possible) that our littlies are kept warm and comfortable, no matter how small they are.
There is nothing worse than picking up a baby from the hospital with clothes that are too big for them to wear, especially when the hospital gives them to you in newspaper or nothing at all! All you want to do is nurture them and keep them warm and without the right resources it is near impossible to do that well.
I am looking for donations of baby clothes size '00000' and under if you have any you would ik to donate, or know anyone who might.
I am also looking for other items for premmies (a 10% of babies in Kenya are born under 2kg's andthey dont have good hospitals where they stay like in Oz). Items you would have used fo your prem's like premmie dummies, hats, etc would be very much appreciated.
Anyone can email me at Tammi@tokenyaforever.org if you are able to help!
Thanks vey much and good luck with your babies.

Iused2bewithit
25-06-2010, 22:32
Hi
I just wanted to say good luck and thankyou for all that you are doing. I wish we had more people like you in the world.
Im afraid I cant help you out with premmie clothes but have you tried going to Salvation Army stores or similar? If you explain what you are doing they might be able to help out with donations etc. Just a thought.
I really hope someone comes along to help out such a worthy cause.
Best wishes,
Sonya

pinkroseinthedesert
28-06-2010, 20:35
Serendipity. I read your thread and thought I'd look on ebay for you. Did a google search and found preemie clothes for $1 each. She only listed them recently. If you explained your cause, she may send them to you for $9.90 via Aust post.
http://sydney.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-baby-maternity-kids-stuff-baby-clothing-just-1-00-per-item-of-clothing-preemie-clothes-W0QQAdIdZ214103310

Wishing you well on your worthy cause. When do you leave for Kenya so people know if they can meet your deadline for donations?