Layette Project for Newborns

A layette contains a baby afghan (36 × 36 inches minimum), a sweater and cap, a receiving blanket (36 × 36 inches minimum), a diaper, sleeper, and a toy. Donated books are included when available. The Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Auxiliary buys the items necessary to complete the layettes.

Bobbie Bradshaw shows off the finished layettes.

The Layette Project has been an on going community service for over 30 years. Its purpose to provide new clothing for needy newborns has not changed. In fact, it has become the signature project of the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Auxiliary.

Local community organizations and individuals use their time and talents to provide handmade baby afghans, receiving blankets, sweaters, caps, rattles, books, and other baby items. Some groups have an annual baby shower.

The Auxiliary Volunteers collect and assemble the layettes. The nurses on the Newborn Unit give out up to 200 layettes a month to mothers who need them for their babies as they take them home.

Contributions are always needed and appreciated. Bring all donations to the Gift Shop or Information Desk in the Main Lobby of the Hospital.

For further information, patterns, or directions to the hospital, call
Shirley Peterson at 925-228-5716,
Deloris McDonald at 925-228-2970,
or Louise Lawson at 925-370-5440.