Baby Shower
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Respect Life Baby Shower
For more information please contact Erin Putt
e-mail: respectlife@stpius.net
Throughout the month of October, the Church’s Respect Life month, Saint Pius X hosts a combined baby shower to benefit the clients of Women’s Care Center, Hannah’s House, and Christ Child Society of South Bend. To learn more about these organizations and the loving service they are providing in our community, click on a link to the right.
UNWRAPPED gifts may be left in the pack-n-play in the Parish Life Center.
(all other months throughout the year, donations may be left in the marked bins in our Parish Life Center. Thank you to the volunteers who deliver these items to help moms and their babies no matter what month it is.)
Amazon wish list at smile.amazon.com(select St. Pius X Catholic Church as your designated charitable organization) and have your items shipped directly to:Saint Pius X Catholic Church Respect Life
52553 Fir Road
Granger, IN 46530
Registry items are suggestions; any brand/style is greatly appreciated!
Hannah's House Amazon wish list is available HERE
- just write "For Hannah's House" in the gift message and
ship to St. Pius X Catholic Church Respect Life as above
Due to ever changing safety regulations, only NEW cribs and car seats can be accepted! Crib bumper pads are no longer accepted as research has linked them to an increased incidence of SIDS.
Women's Care Center could use mostly NEW infant to toddler items especially:- diapers, especially newborn and sizes 4 and 5
- baby wipes
- baby towels
- Boppy pillows
- onesies with feet enclosed, sized newborn & 3 months
Christ Child Society clothes for children ages premature infant to 12, especially:- Boy's clothing
- Shoes
- Boots
Hannah's House would also appreciate the following new items:- Car seats
- Strollers
- Swaddles
- Dr. Brown baby bottles
- Baby detergent pods
Some general suggestions on items to donate according to age group include:
For Infants (Preemie - 12 months): used books, new or gently used hats, mittens, blanket sleepers, gowns, sleep 'n play outfits, onesies, socks, knit or crocheted baby items, diapers (all sizes), baby wipes, baby bottles and nipples, baby bottle brushes, sippy cups, baby lotion, baby shampoo, baby wash, baby washcloths/towels, receiving blankets, regular blankets, crib sheets, baby safety gates, crib mattresses, umbrella strollers, standard strollers, high chairs, nursing pads, breastmilk storage bags, baby thermometers, nasal aspirators, baby nail clippers, teethers, small toys, bibs, baby socks, onesies, and bassinet sheets.
For Toddlers (12 months - 4T): used books, new or gently used jackets, hat, gloves, underwear, socks, long sleeve shirts, and warm pants
For School-aged Children (size 5 to age 12): used books, new or gently used hats, mittens, snow boots, underwear, long sleeve t-shirts, jeans, socks