Welcome to our new message board. Our previous board was getting rather large so we have archived the information but it is all still there. Just click on the link labeled "archive" on the volunteer page and search like always. Please use this new link for posting new messages and use the other board to view our history and information.
American Dental Association warning:
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The ADA (11/9/06) sent an e-gram to dentists warning against infant formula being mixed with fluoridated water. Parents are not getting this message!
Please check Dr. Paul Connett's website www.fluoridealert.org and watch the video "Professional Perspectives" on fluoridation for more information on this issue.
Has everyone turned in their favorite recipes yet? I've been involved
in school fundraiser cookbooks and they make nice books for gifts
as well as earn money for a great cause.
I'm curious to know if our knitters and crocheters will soon be ready
to turn in their challenge blanket. I enjoyed making mine and am
expecting to mail the blanket this week. Hopefully, Patternworks will
receive many entries.
What are the official measurements for a crocheted baby blanket?
I've searched the web for the answer and thus far have found:
1. It should measure 36" x 52"
2. It should measure 45" x 60"
3. It should measure 29" to 32" square
4. It should measure 34" to 36" square
So...my web search doesn't really give me ONE answer...
So...let me ask the Newborns in need website members:
What should my finished crocheted baby blanket measure?
Thanks, Ruth
Hi! Here are 2 answers for you:
1. According to the Patternworks baby blanket challenge benefitting this organization, blankets should be 29-32" square, at least that's what the rule is for those participating.
2. Check the free crochet patterns on this Newborns in Need site, as I found there a pattern for a baby afghan or blanket which gave different measurements according to the baby's size.
You did get a variety of answers. But then the babies come in a variety of sizes too. Our group has made flannel blankets for the preemies, and the receiver suggested 24x24.
Our experience has been that the smaller sizes are best. Anything over 36 x 36 is a bit big.
By the way, our 'group' is a chapter of the Smocking Arts Guild of America.
I was just looking at the chapter listings, it has been a long time since I have made items for NIN. Unfortunately, the sudden and unexpected loss of my husband set me back a lot. Anyway I thought there was a chapter in New Jersey, I don't see it on your list anymore??
I would like to knit hats and send them some where for needy babies...but where and how big???? what colors??? what kind of yarn??? what pattern??? help
Hi Rosemary!
Please forgive me being so inexcusably late, but if you're still looking for a response, i suggest that you check out Bev's Country Cottage. I can't remember the exact web address, but if you just enter the above into a search engine, i'm sure you'll find it. Thanks so much for your caring and your question. God bless you!
hi my name's kayla im 14 and i love to do volunteer work. i was looking through the phone book for volunteer opportunities and came accross the phone number for newborns in need so i called and got the website. i was at my summer job wen i found a jar full of pop tabs that were to be sent to a man who would have them recicled and the money would be sent to a childrens hospital and wanted to see wat kinds of things i could do like this, wich is why i was in the phone book. i could put jars in bussinesses too and do the same thing with this organization. the only money i would spend would be to mail the donations tothe chapter in kansas city.
i was just wondering if that was a good idea and wanted a second oppinion so any one involved with this organization can email me at kayla.2224@yahoo.com thanx!!!!!
Seeing not much response to this message, I'm just passing along some information gleaned from our local children's hospital. About the yarn, it seems to be best to use acrylic, as quite a few babies are allergic to wool and even to cotton. You can find quite a lot of info about sizes by checking the free patterns available for knitting and crocheting on this website. I've already copied several patterns into my computer to use as references when designing caps, socks, etc.
This is my first day to learn about this organization, but even a newby can say welcome, and thanks for also wanting to volunteer!
While reading the recently posted newsletters, I came across information
that Patternworks(tm) is having a crocheted and knitted blanket contest
for Newborns in Need. I went to their website, www.patternworks.com
and clicked on PW Challenge and was very intrigued. The same day I
placed my order for the Challenge Pack. The website has all of the
needed information for the contest.
Perhaps many of our volunteers will also take the Challenge!
Seems that Patternworks has made me a new volunteer with this great organization; I saw the info about the challenge on their website and have ordered necessary kit. I'm thrilled to have found out about NIN this way, and greatly look forward to designing a really special baby blanket. I also hope to design knitting patterns for socks, caps, gowns, shirts, etc. to share with other volunteers.
As a mostly homebound MS patient, it is a true blessing for me to feel that this is a way in which any talent I may have as a designer may be put to real use for such an important cause. Looking forward to visiting this message board regularly, and hope to perhaps be privileged to get to know other volunteers here.
I'm a pretty slow knitter, but ya'll keep your eyes peeled for designs by Becky Jo from Arkansas.
Donations are always welcome. Please contact the chapter closest to you and share your thoughtfulness so more babies can be reached. You may find a list at www.newbornsinneed.org. Look for the link at the top of the page. Want to contact our main offices? Reach out to nationaloffice@newbornsinneed.org. We love to hear from our volunteers.
