Sleepers in September -- Keep the Babies Warm

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The Charleston Chapter of NEWBORNS IN NEED is holding a community drive to collect warm sleepers and sleep sacks (sizes NB to 18 months) for needy babies in the Lowcountry. All items collected will be distributed right here in Charleston and the surrounding communities.

This is a great activity for businesses, youth groups, church groups or anyone interested in helping needy babies in our area. Simply purchase new sleepers (Size NB to 18 months) and turn them in at one of the collection points below during the months of September or October. Even ONE sleeper can make a difference!

The winter months can cause hardships for babies who do not have cold weather clothing. Babies are at risk when loose blankets are placed inside the crib for warmth. They can burrow into comforters and blankets which can cause suffocation or which can deprive them of fresh air -- a suspected cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Babies should have sleepers or sleep sacks to keep them warm throughout the winter months. Can you please help?

Starting September 1, donations may be dropped off during business hours at:

1) Bees Ferry West Ashley Library, 3035 Sanders Rd., West Ashley

2) St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1150 E. Montague, N. Charleston (Weekdays, 9a-2pm)

3) Point Hope Church, 3404 Turgot Ln. in Park West, Mount Pleasant (Weekdays, 9a - 12 noon)

4) Berkeley Electric Cooperative at 1) 1135 Main Rd., Johns Island; 2) 2 Springhall Dr., Goose Creek; and 3) 1732 W. US 52, Moncks Corner

5) Newborns in Need - Monthly meetings on 9/9 and 10/14 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church (address above).

For more information about NEWBORNS IN NEED, please visit the website www.newbornsinneed.org or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NIN.Charleston

Together we can make a difference - one baby at a time!!