Caring for Cooper - Donation information for Cooper University Hospital

Cooper University Hospital

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Cooper University Hospital in Camden, NJ. is an inner-city hospital that serves the needs of a diverse financial population. A large number of the babies are born into poverty level families and to young single moms.

When a baby is ready to go home, the hospital supplies the diaper, hat and shirt the baby has on. The blanket and any other clothing is supposed to be supplied by the family. In many cases, the only going home clothing is what the hospital has received in donations.

The need at Cooper is great, so please do what you can.

I want to thank the moderators of AC4C who have chosen Cooper Hospital as their Oct. 2010 Monthly Project. Looking forward to it!!

Items are needed for the NICU, Mother/Infant unit and Labor & Delivery.

*For more information and mailing address, contact Ginden at ginnie 1st @ hotmail . com (close up spaces in address).

**To learn more about "Caring for Cooper" and to meet our great members, just click HERE!

** Upcoming delivery - Apr. - Spring/Easter"

Posted: Jan. 4, 2010

Next delivery - April - Easter is April 3rd.

NO BURIAL ITEMS NEEDED!!!

** MOST NEEDED ITEMS **

NICU:Mainly 5-7 lbs.

*Easter themed hats. 10"-12" - 12"-13" - NONE smaller than 10"!!!!!

"Every day" hats. Sizes as above

*Sweaters/sweater sets - NONE IN STOCK

*Hat bootie sets - a few in stock

*Blankets-all sizes-knit, crochet, sewn - very few in stock

*ISOLETTE BLANKETS - NONE IN STOCK

*ONESIES -preemie size - NONE IN STOCK

*Isolette cover. Directions in sewing files. NONE IN STOCK

MOTHER INFANT:

*Easter themed hats.- NEWBORN size!

"Every day" hats. Sizes as above - NONE IN STOCK

*Hug pillows/stuffing/money for stuffing

*Blankets 30" x 30" and larger

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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The NICU is a Level III facility, featuring 25 Intensive care beds,two isolation nurseries, and a nine bed transitional nursery. The unit is usually full.

They do not dress the babies, (1-3 lbs), in the NICU except for diapers, as they are on warming beds or under heat lamps. In the NICU transitional nursery the babies wear hats and diaper shirts or gowns. Patterns for these item approved for hospital use can be found here. They are marked in red.

Holiday hats, (about 4 pounds through full term, with 4 - 6 lbs the most needed), and blankets (isolette & receiving), are most welcome! They like to deck the babies out on holidays!!

Most of our gifts of clothing are given for when the babies go home.

Bright, cheerful colors and prints are welcome, as are the softer pastels. Hats and blankets of all sizes are always badly needed.

NEEDS:
Items may be sewn, knit, crocheted, or store bought

For use in the hospital :
- Hats - from 4 lb size through newborn (10" - 12" is good)
- Blankets: isolette (20" x 20"), receiving  (30" x 30" and larger)
- Shirts - see below
- Gowns - see below
- Booties: 2 1/2" - 3", 3 1/2 - 4", 3 1/4" - 3 3/4".
Anything smaller is NOT used in this unit.
- Bibs for full term babies
-*Isolette covers - They can use the blanket style.
Dark fabric for the underside, thin batting in the
middle and a  colorful layer of fabric  for the top.
Sewing an X from corner to corner is fine.  Nothing
fancy" as theses do NOT go home.
*NOTE FROM HOSPITAL:
"The isolette covers are 71 in by 53 in. They can be of any type of material.
Generally, we send our nursery laundry out to a special launderer so as they
will be a little easy on them. The more durable the material the better."
*Please tag them as isolette covers

*Hospital approved shirts & gowns: 
- NICU Kimono 3-5 lbs - in sewing files on AC4C & Caring for Cooper 
- Sew Young Sew Fun Gown pattern -  increase width of sleeves to 3" -   in
sewing files on AC4C & Caring for Cooper
- Overlap Preemie Gown -  in sewing files on AC4C & Caring for Cooper - edges
can be serged instead of using the stretchy binding - less costly, faster!
- Newborn gown pattern - "Bundles of Love" pattern ($)
- LDS Layette Gown - check sewing links
*Commercial patterns that are like those below
*Closures (if needed) - rounded Velcro only
                                            
NICU Kimono           "Bundles of Love"    Sew Young Sew               Overlap preemie
3 - 5 lbs                       type gown                 Fun Gown                           gown                   *Photos used with permission

For going home-
Sizes: 5 lbs. through 11 lbs (5 - 7 lbs  needed the most)
Hats.........................................................................Booties/socks 
Crib sized blankets/quilts.......................................... Receiving blankets 30" x 30" +
Going home outfits....................................................Sweater/jacket sets
Onesies....................................................................Sleepers/gowns
Rompers...................................................................Buntings
Kimonos ...................................................................Diaper shirts
Bibs
*Just about any type of baby clothing from 5 lbs - newborn!

*See pattern links for suggestions:  Sewing, Crochet, Knitting , Machine Knitting 

NOT needed:
Burial items are not needed at this time.
IV caps - they have a commercial source for them
Baby care items - they have a commercial source for these items
Positioning devices - a volunteer regularly donates them
Diaper bags - given the NICU babies by the formula company
Soft toys

Mother / Infant Unit

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NEEDS:

ANYTHING A BABY COULD POSSIBLY USE!

SIZE - Newborn *Request from nurse supervisor -
"Could the sizes be for newborns since so many of our parents do not have clothing to bring home?"

They prefer nothing larger than 0-3 mo. size.
They do give out larger items but their main need is for going home

Items may be sewn, knit, crocheted, or store bought

Always needed:
-also used in the hospital
Hats
Booties/socks
Crib sized blankets/quilts.......................................... Receiving blankets 30" x 30" +
Going home outfits.................................................... Sweater/jacket sets
Onesies.................................................................... Sleepers/gowns
Rompers....................................................................Buntings
Kimonos....................................................................Diaper shirts
Bibs..........................................................................Burp cloths
Changing/lap pads.....................................................Washcloths
Baby bottles..............................................................Pacifiers

*Little "hug" pillows for post operative C-section moms

Little Hug Pillows
About 8" x 14"
Cotton fabric - no pillow slip needed
Stuffing

Prewash and press fabric

Cut 2 pieces per pillow - 8 1/2" x 14 1/2"

With right sides together, using 1/4" seams, sew 3 sides. Leave one short end
open for stuffing

Turn and stuff

Turn under raw edges and sew across

*Can be sent to Ginden for stuffing to cut your postal cost. If you want to throw
in a couple of dollars to help with the cost of batting, that would be great but NOT
required.

The list is really endless! ANYTHING you donate will find a loving home.

*See pattern links for suggestions: Sewing, Crochet, Knitting , Machine Knitting

Labor and Delivery Unit

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The items used in this unit will be the only clothing the parents will ever be able to provide for their little ones. Please make them as special as possible.

Sizes range from the tiny early loss babies up to full term with a greater number of the smaller ones. I have been told that they never seem to have enough items for boys.

NEEDS for Spring/Easter delivery: No burial clothing needed at this time.

1. Burial wraps/buntings - sizes from tiny early loss through full term.  They also like the
little fetal demise pouches  - knit, crochet or sewn

2. Burial outfits - size, same as above - The gowns do NOT have to be lined, but if you do not mind doing it, it does make them nicer. A complete layette would be a blanket, hat, booties and gown or other clothing item. Separate items can be matched up upon arrival at Ginden's home.

3. Blankets - all sizes - used when presenting the baby to parents, for final photos, and for burial. Often used when other clothing is not available.

*Please use ONLY ties in the back, not buttons or velcro. The ties make the gowns more size-adjustable and are easier to use than buttons. Be sure the gown is open all the way in the back.

*Colors: any of the soft pastels and of course, white.

*These items may be shared with the NICU, depending on need at time of delivery.

*See pattern links for suggestions:  Sewing, Crochet, Knitting , Machine Knitting

Cooper's Babies & some of the wonderful caregivers!

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A few photos of some of Cooper's Babies taken during deliveries or sent to "Caring for Cooper" by proud moms. Also, some photos of dedicated staff members in the NICU, Mother/Infant Unit and the Labor & Delivery Unit.

NICU Staff members

Mother/Infant Unit

Labor & Delivery

*Photos were taken with permission and the knowledge that they would be posted for our members to view.

Guidelines for Fabric & Yarn

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TO WASH OR NOT TO WASH
Please **wash the items before sending. Use a mild detergent made for baby clothes.

In the second rinse, use about 1 cup of white vinegar. DO NOT use fabric softener in the washer or dryer. It can cause skin irritation.

The white vinegar helps remove unwanted odors, and any detergent residue. It also acts as a softener and helps to remove static.

Any doubts about odors, have someone not living in your home give the items a "sniff test".

Fabric should be washed before cutting. Washing shrinks fabrics such as flannel and other 100% cotton at least 2%, and also removes the sizing, which can be a skin irritant.

Allow for shrinkage when buying your yardage.

** If the items need to be washed and you are unable to do it, just put in a note when you send them to Ginden.
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YARNS TO USE

* 4-ply yarns such as Red Heart Super Saver are ok to use for:

- Blankets for all the units, provided the items are washed in order to soften them.

- Clothing for the Mother/Baby unit provided the items are washed in order to soften them.

- Burial wraps and buntings, if they are lined with a soft fabric, such as pre-washed flannel.

- Full term loss items that are lined or washed to soften.

It is NOT suitable for next-to-the-skin items for the NICU, (hats, booties, etc.).

* 4-ply Caron Simply Soft:

Can be used for any item in any unit

* 3-ply yarns such as Red Heart Soft Baby, Bernat Softee Baby, Lion Baby Soft, Peter Pan DK,
Sirdar DK weight, etc.

Can be used for any item in any unit
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FABRIC

Use 100% cotton for ease in laundering. Burial clothing may be made with finer fabric.

Fleece may be used for blankets and going home clothing such as pants, jackets, tops, buntings. Not for hats in the NICU as they do not have enough stretch to them.

*Keep in mind that the ONLY items that we send that are used in the hospital are blankets, hats, booties, gowns, and shirts. They do not dress the babies until they are ready to go home. The exception is on a holiday when the babies may be dressed for a short time for visits by parents.

Links to Knitting Patterns

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SITE LINKS
Assorted knit & crocheted patterns for babies
Assorted knit & crocheted patterns for babies
Bundles Of Love
Care Wear Volunteers
Drops Designs Click on the American flag in the corner of the pictures to go to pattern. All patterns use their own yarns but if you look carefully you WILL find gauge info. Mostly knits. Crochet is noted under photos
Free Vintage patterns
KnittingHelp.com - Preemie Size
Patterns For Baby Blankets
Patterns For Baby Booties
Patterns For Baby Hats
Patterns-Misc
Patterns For Baby Sweaters
Ray of Hope
Sullivan's Free Patterns - Click on pattern of choice and then fill in information block, then click on pattern. WORTH THE TROUBLE

BIBS:
Baby Bricks Bib
Cotton Baby Bib
Free Baby Bib Patterns - * "Boo" Baby, * Dinosaur Bib, * Garter Stitch Bib, * Green Peace Bib, * Marty's Mouse, * Penguin Bib, * Snowbaby Bib, * Steggie Bib, * Teddy Bear Bib,
* This Bear's Repeating..., * Tweetypie Bib
Knitted bib by Lenore English
KNITTED BIB - would be nice as a keepsake for L & D unit
Preemie Bib Knit
Simple Baby Bib
Yummy Bib - It's difficult to see in the photo but it's a smiling baby face licking his/her lips.

BLANKETS / SLEEP SACKS /BUNTINGS :
The Addictive Baby Blanket
Alex Sandy's Simply Knitted Basic Basket Weave Preemie Blankie
Baby Bunting
Baby Soft Afghan - Bernat site, must sign in
Bev's Newborn Pea-Pod Cozy
Bunny Hop Moon And Stars Baby Blanket - Size:35" wide x 34" long
CABLED EYELET BABY BLANKET
Checkerboard Baby Blanket
Dainty Baby Blankie
Janice's Easiest Ever Lacy Blanket
Knit sleep sack
Lacy Shawl - 56" x 56". Please note the correction for the border pattern on the last page of the instructions.
Oh So Soft Baby Blanket
Organic Baby Wrapper and Hat
Preemie Incubator Blanket - scroll down
Princess Pram Cover
Puffin Baby - Garter Ridge Blanket- Size: 29" wide x 29" long, approx.
Rippling Waves Baby Blanket
Round or Spiral Baby Blanket
Seed-Stitch Checkerboard Blanket
“Seth’s Blanket”
Snowflake Kisses Baby Blanket - bottom of page
Teddy Bear Merino 5 Baby Blanket
Tender Wraps I Reversible
Tender Wraps II Reversible
Tender Wraps III Reversible
Waffle Blanket
Zodiac - Sleep sack

BOOTIES / SOCKS:
Foot Size Chart for babies
Baby Booties - 2 sizes
Baby Booties - *M1 in the pattern means increase 1
Baby Booties
Baby Booties
BABY BOOTIES Sizes: Preemie small (medium, large, full term)
Baby booties - MUST SEE - beautiful!
Baby Booties Knitting Pattern
Baby Booties to Match Berry Sweater
Baby Booties Without Seams (top down)
Baby Eyelet Socks
Baby socks - 0-3 mo
BABY SOCKS ON TWO CIRCULAR NEEDLES
BETH'S Easy Knit Baby Booties
Bluebell Bootees - length: 4 1/4"
Bonnie Babies EASY BOOTIES in 3 sizes
Cable Baby Booties
Converse Booties Baby!
Easy Baby Booties
Easy Booties by Gina Brown
Elfy Booties - - NB - add the Gnomey Hat!
Green Baby Booties
Hockey skates baby booties
Ity Bity Baby Booties
Knit baby socks on 2 circulars
Knitted bunny booties
Knitted Baby Booties - Size: Newborn to Six Months
Lace Baby Booties -matching hat pattern link on page
Lace Baby Booties 2
Magic Slippers - newborn - scroll down
Mary Jane Baby Booties
Mitered Baby Booties
Munchkin Slippers - newborn
Panda Soy or Maizy Baby Socks - Size: Infant 0-6 months
Preemie Booties with Mock Cable Ribbing
Proudfeet, Hobbit Foot Baby Booties
Rib Cuff Baby Booties
Ruth's Perfect Booties - newborn
Saartjes Bootees
Sasquatch Booties
Simple Strap Booties
Sports Socks for Babies!
Super Easy Socks-for small babies
Tiny Tube Socks for preemies
Two Needle Cable Baby Booties Knitting Pattern
XOXO Socks - newborn

BURIAL CLOTHING:
An Angels Wings gown
Angels Pocket - in four sizes
Baby boy knit suit all in one
Baby Bunting
Baby's Christening Robe (click on the pictures to enlarge them)
Blessing/Bereavement Gowns
Boys Christening Romper (this is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! And well needed!)
BUNTING
Cabled Yoke Christening Gown (another breathtaking gown)
Fetal Demise Pouch
Floral Trellis Christening Gown
Gloria Grace
Gown for Baby Born Asleep
Heart2Heart gown
Heart in memory of baby Marlo - newborn - 3mo.
In the Arms of an Angel Wrap
Jenny's Gown
Knit Angel Wrap
Knitted Bonnet for Cooper Hospital by Lenore English
Knitted Burial Bunting
Knitted gown by Lenore English Raglan gown, bonnet and booties in dk weight yarn, choice of 2 lacy eyelet stitches for the skirt.
Knitted gown for Cooper Hospital by Lenore English
Knitted Prem Angel Burial Dress
Little Sunshine
Micro Bunting
Original Baby Boy's Burial Outfit
Preemie Gown: Extra Small Preemie Gown for Cooper Hospital
Ribbons and Lace
Ripple Baby Boy Gown
Spring Mint Gown
Spring Purple Gown - small gown
Sweet Pea gown - small preemie
Tiny Micro Preemie Gown/Bunting

CLOTHING - ASSORTED:
Baby Bell Bottoms - Size newborn (6 mo, 12 mo, 18 mo, 24 mo)
Baby Blue Jeans - Multi size, starting at 0
Baby Boy Knit Romper - photo at bottom of page
Baby Pants Pattern- NB
Diaper Onesie - This size fits med preemie. Make larger with different yarn, needles
Harper Leg Warmers
How to knit a baby Santa suit
Kaia Babydoll (nb-2T) - dress
Lil' Rambo Outfit - pants, top
Manly Baby Vest
Newborn Hugs and Kisses Cabled Pants
Petit Chou (T top and slippers) - newborn
Premature/Low Birth Weight Baby Body Warmer - diaper shirt
Preemie Baby Kimono - NB - 7lbs
Rock the Casbah Baby Leg Warmers
Special Body Warmer [Flat All in One] - diaper shirt - preemie
Soakers - several
Super Easy Diaper Cover
Vest and Pants - 16 inch chest.

HATS:
Head Size Chart
5 Ribbed Baby Hats: 2 sizes, dk weight yarn
A Little Hat - NB try size 7 circulars and SS or Bernat Satin yarn, and it's a perfect newborn size
Anna's Angel Hat Pattern
Apple A Day - NB
Baby Beret
Baby Cabled Hat.
Baby Fruit Hat
Baby Hat
Baby Hats in Eyelet Ribs: 2 sizes, dk weight yarn
Baby Hat with Leaf Edging - Newborn to about 6 months
BABYS FIRST HAT Size=11"-13"/NEWBORN
Basket Weave Baby Hat
DENNYS BROKEN RIB HAT - med. - large preemie
Easy Preemie Santa Hat 6 - 8 lb.preemie
Emli Bonnet circumference: approx. 16"
Feather & Fan Baby Cap - Small Preemie [Preemie, Infant]
Fruit Orchard Hats Preemie
Fuzzy Brim Baby Bonnet - NB
Flower Top Baby Beanie- Size: 30cm circumference = 11.8 in
Gnomey Hat - NB - add the Elfy Booties!
Inside Outside Hat - preemie
Jewel Baby Hat - newborn-3 mo.
Knit/Crochet Combo Baby Hat NB
Lace Baby Beenie - Lg. Preemie/Sm. newborn
Ladder Stitch Baby Hat
Mix ‘n Match Baby Hat
Moe - 0-3 mos. (got some Fun Fur in your stash?)
Petite Fleur Baby Beret - newborn-3 mo
Pineapple Hat 0-3 mo
Preemie Bonnets
Preemie Christmas Hat
PREEMIE EYELET CAP
Preemie hats
PREEMIE SPIRAL HAT
Puffin Baby - Size: Infant to ~ 18 mos
Reversible Baby Hat
Ripple Eyelet Baby Hat - NB - has link to matching sweater
Ruffled Baby Hat - Newborn
Seamless “Santa” Hat
Seeds of Love Hat
Seed Stitch Brim Baby Hat - Circumference: 12 1/2"
Sherrin's Bunny Hat
SPIRAL HAT preemie Newborn
Stegosaurus Hat
Two Color Baby Hat with Optional Pom Pom and Earflaps - Circumference: 10 - 14 in.
Ups-a-Daisy Hat med preemie

HAT SETS:
GO-GO Cap and Booties
jimmy's baby bootie set
Michelle's Preemie-Newborn Booties and Hat
Ruffles for Kate - Hat & booties - Fantastic!
Two Needle Top Knot Baby Hat w/booties

MISC. PATTERNS:
Baby and Veggie Rattle patterns
Baby Heart Washcloth
Baby's Hooded Towe l
Easy knit-in patterns - for washcloths or blanket squares - scroll down

MITTS:
Annie's Mitts - Preemie
Bev’s Minneapolis Mittens (newborns)
Super Quick Baby Mitts

SCARVES (for Nurse Christmas gifts in the NICU)
Red Herring Scarf Knitting Pattern
Make-Me-Feel-Pretty-(Quick) Scarf
Garden Trellis Scarf
Beaumonde Scarf
Beginner's Scarves Five simple scarf patterns for beginners, arranged starting with the easiest, each scarf adding one new technique or twist.

SWEATERS / SWEATER SETS:
Baby Athos - NB
Baby Bear Rib Warmer- scroll down
Baby Picchu- NB
Baby Poonam - NB
Baby Set to fit 4-5 lb Baby - sweater, hat, booties
Baby shrug - NB
Baby wrap - cardigan - 0 - 3 months
Baby Yeti - NB
Bamboozle Bambino Sweater - links for Hat,Booties,Blanket - NB (6 mos., 12 mos.)
Bulky Seamless Baby Kimono - chest 54 cm = 21.2 in
England Football Jumper - 0-3 mo
Felix's Cardigan - knit - 0-3 mo - seamless! - chest 45cm = 17.7 in.
Frill Baby Set Size: Standard Baby 5-10(10-18) lbs. [18(20)" finished chest size]
Going Home Outfit: Hat, booties and sweater in dk or sport weight, 3 sizes
Holly's Jacket - Chest - 30cm = 11.8 in
jimmy's baby gift sweater set Sweater & booties
Le Petit Trianon (Baby Wrap) - newborn - 3 mo
'Little Pixie' coat (hooded) 0 - 3 months
Mint Stripes - sweater, hat, booties,- Size: newborn
Mitred U Baby Jacket - 0 - 3 mo.
Pauline's Seamless neck down cardigan Finished size 15"-16" ( fits 51/2lb to 7lb baby)
PREMATURE BABY SET Sweater, hat, booties
PREMATURE CARDY Several sweaters, hats, mittens - scroll down
Raglan Sweater and Cap
Raglan Sweater, Hat & Booties by Lenore English - (Small Preemie, Large Preemie, Newborn)
Rhivales 8 inch Cardi
Ripple Eyelet Baby Sweater - NB - has link to matching hat
Simple Garter Sweater - made in one piece - preemie
Snuggly Hood & Cape - Length from neck to hem 16 inches.
V-neck Baby Sweater - Size: newborn
V neck sweater 0 - 3 months
Yellow Wiggles -Small Preemie, Large Preemie, Newborn

SQUARES / WASHCLOTHS
* Most are really dishcloths but some of the designs would be cute for baby washcloths and some would be great for blanket squares
Baby Sweater Washcloth
Baby Washcloth
Dish and Wash Cloth Mania
Dishcloths - many will work as washcloths
Dishcloths / Facecloths (20? patterns)
Free Knitting Patterns For Dishcloths, Wash Cloths, Hot Pads, and ...
Free Washcloth Knitting Patterns
Knitted Butterfly Afghan Square
Melissa's Knit Dishcloth Patterns
- Scroll down for free patterns. Can be charted for machine users (All you need to do is turn the charted stitches!)
- Some of the designs: Christmas Bell, Little Chick, Bunny, Valentine, Reindeer, Christmas Tree, Little Cabin, Waving Frog, Garden Swan, Garden Watering Can, Garden Maple Leaf
PageByPage Of Maui Dishcloths

Links to Sewing Patterns

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SITE LINKS
Ray of Hope
Care Wear Volunteers - Sewing Patterns
Bundles Of Love - Crib Sheets- Diaper Bag - Fleece Mittens

BIBS / BURPS:
Bib
Towel Bibs

BLANKETS / SLEEP SACKS / CRIB SHEETS
Blanket Sizes (approximate)

Birthing Blankets
Fleece Receiving Blanket
Quick & Easy Receiving Blanket
Isolette Blanket
Baby sleep sack
Precious Peeps Quilt
Super-Sized Nine Patch Quilt
Infant Sleeping Bag
Flannel Crib Sheet
Super quick quilt

BOOTIES:
Foot Size Chart for babies

10 Minute Booties- preemie - Bootie Pattern for Polar Fleece or Felt
30 Minute Booties- newborn -Bootie Pattern for Polar Fleece or Felt
Preemie Booties
Baby boots
Bitty Booties - 0 -3 mo & 3 - 6 mo. Cute. Several variations

BURIAL ITEMS:
Micro Preemie Wrap Around Gown
Angel's Pocket
Burial Gown and Bonnet
Barb's Tiny Gown
Boy's Burial outfit - scroll down
T-Bonnet for Burial Gown sets
Antique style ZigZag Bonnet
Fetal Demise Pouch

CLOTHING - ASSORTED:
Baby Kimonos - 0 to 3 months.(use pattern full size) - shirt or gown depending on length
Baby Towel Bathrobe
Large Preemie Sleeper Make largest size
* Preemie sleeper tutorial TLL
Newborn sleeper pattern
Preemie footless sleeper pattern
Newborn size onesie
* Onesie TLL tutorial
Diaper Shirt - for home use - NB and a bit larger
NICU Kimono 3-5 lbs. pattern - scroll down- make short for shirt - *Hospital approved for in-hospital use
Overlapping front preemie gown, no closures needed - scroll down *Hospital approved for in-hospital use- edges may be serged instead of using the stretchy binding, Less costly! Could be used at home, also. maybe add snaps or Velcro?
Sew Young Sew Fun gown pattern *Hospital approved for in-hospital use
Ruth's newborn pants
Bundles of Love gown pattern $ - great patterns for going home - NB! *Hospital approved for in-hospital use - This set includes sewing patterns and instructions for the following: Cardigan Jacket, Hooded Raglan Sleeve Jacket, Newborn Pants, undershirt/onesie, preemie or newborn romper or t-shirt, open front preemie gown, sleeper in 3 sizes, newborn gown, newborn hat, raglan sleeve t-shirt, bibs in 3 styles, burp cloth, thumb less mittens, "peek-a-boo sleeper cuff", fitted crib sheet, receiving blankets, baby quilts, wash cloth mitt, and diaper bag.The suggested donation for the pattern set is $7.50 and includes shipping within the continental United States..
* Use elastic or drawstring in the bottom.
LDS Layette gown - file loads slowly. Great gown for NB - going home - also *Hospital approved for in-hospital use

MISC. PATTERNS:
Perfect Little Stitches - Machine embroidery designs
beautiful angel - Machine embroidery design
Hooded towel

MITTS:
Fleece Mittens

OUTERWEAR
Ruth's newborn jacket pattern & pants
*Makes up super nice in fleece. Use snaps or buttons. Using another fabric? Try lining it with flannel. Works great! Warmer, no raw edges to mess with.
Batwing jacket - newborn - scroll down

Links to Machine Knitting Patterns

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SITE LINKS

Bond Knitting Machine Patterns
Cathie's File Cabinet
DFW Machine Knitters Guild
Heidi's Knitting Room BOND
*Ray of Hope site has lots of patterns - scroll down
Roz's File Cabinet
Steph Thornton Crafts - patterns for the Bond
Ultimate Sweater Machine® Projects

BLANKETS & BUNTINGS:
Heart Baby Afghan for G-Carriage
MACHINE KNITTED SLEEPING BAG
Tuck Baby Bunting

BOOTIES:
Foot Size Chart for babies
Arlene's Bulky Baby Booties (0-3mo)
Lottie's Knitting Machine Booties
Quick Baby Bootie

BURIAL CLOTHING
Bulky Machine Burial Bunting.
PAULINE'S LONG SLEEVED BURIAL GOWN & CAPE
PAULINE'S SHORT SLEEVED BURIAL GOWN & CAPE

HATS:
Head Size Chart
Michele's Preemie & Newborn Hat - Standard machine - sizes from extra small preemie - large newborn
Arlene's Baby Jester Hat (0-3mo) BULKY MACHINE
Baby's First Hat - Infant - Bulky- make smaller on standard machine or lower tension on the bulky
Bulky Baby Cupcake Hat (0-3mo)
Bulky Baby Fish Hat (0-3mo)
Mile-A-Minute Baby Hats BOND OR BULKY MACHINE
Oh Baby! Booties - 3-6 mo.- Bond or Bulky - make smaller on standard machine or lower tension on the bulky
Pat's Preemie and Newborn Hats - STANDARD MACHINE
Rolled Brim Hat for a Newborn - STANDARD MACHINE

MISC.
. STITCHES . CHARTS
Fairisle Knitting Charts
Design pattern charts

SWEATERS & SETS:
All in One Baby Cardigan in Any Gauge
Bulky Newborn V- Neck All-in-One Cardigan with Hat Variations - 0-3 months size
** This sweater can also be made on a standard machine
This pattern can also be used as the base for a diaper shirt/vest, and a sleep sack, - contact Ginden for revisions
G-carriage Infant Sweater
One Piece Baby Sweater - has collar - chest 24" - for Bulky or Bond - make
smaller on standard machine or lower tension on the bulky
"Preemie Mock Rib Sweater" standard knitting machine

Links to Crochet Patterns & a few CROCHENIT

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SITE LINKS
Care Wear Volunteers
Celt's Vintage Crochet
Bundles Of Love
Angel Crafts
HeartFelt Angels
Preemie Patterns - LOTS OF LINKS
Baby Afghans and Blankets - LOTS OF LINKS
Baby Booties, Mitts & Socks - LOTS OF LINKS
Layettes, Gowns and Buntings - LOTS OF LINKS
Crochet for Preemies Links
Assorted knit & crocheted patterns for babies
Assorted knit & crocheted patterns for babies

BIBS/BURPS
Bernat Cotton Bibs
BETHANY'S BASKET-WEAVE BIB
Burp Cloth
Cotton Baby Bibs
Darcey's Crocheted Bib
Duckie Bib
Elephant Pacifier Bib
Granny Bib
Maggie's Crochet Rosebud Bib
Panda Bear Baby Bib Pattern
Slipover Baby Bib
Sugar'n Cream - Everyday Set - bibs & booties

BLANKETS:
Edgings For Flannel Baby Blankets
RUFFLED AFGHAN EDGING
Baby Afghans - several patterns
Baby I.Q. Afghan
Baby Zoo Afghan
Baby's ABC Blanket
Baby's First Teddy Bear
BB's Preemie BBlanket
Beths Little Star Afghan
Blanket (afghan st pattern)
Blanket 2 (afghan st pattern)
Bordered blankie
BOX O' FLOWERS
EEYORE AFGHAN
Fast Baby Blanket
GRANNY SQUARE BABY BLANKET PATTERN
Heart Blanket
Kittens in a Row Afghan
Large granny square blankie
Pastel Delight Receiving Blanket
Personalized Baby Afghan
PIGLET AFGHAN
Ripple throw blankie
Shell stitch blankie
TIGGER AFGHAN - use NEW CHART
Unsquared Baby Throw

BOOTIES:
Foot Size Chart for babies
Abominable Baby Slippers Small (newborn – 3 months)
Baby Boots - Bunny Ears NB to 3 months
Baby Hi-Tops Size newborn to 4 months
Bernat Cotton Booties NB - 6 months
Bootees from the Top Down Newborn to 3 Months size
Crocheted Baby Slippers approx. 4.5 inches in length.
Crocheted Baby Sneaker Booties - Size: Finished sole is 4 1/4 inches. use smaller hook or 3-ply yarn to make a bit smaller
Crocheted Baby Socks With Afterthought Heel
Crochet Bootee The sole is 9cm long (3.6")
Daisy Stitch Bootees
Liam's Newborn Booties
Loving Hugs Newborn Booties
Sweet 'n Simple Preemie Booties finished size: sole is about 3" long

BURIAL CLOTHING:
Heirloom Crochet Christening Dress 0 - 3 months
Newborn/Preemie Burial Gown/hat
Micro-Preemie Gown and Cap Set
3 piece Christening Set and Blanket done in #10 thread
BURIAL POUCH PATTERN - uses 3 washcloths. Crochet around edges to put together
BURIAL POUCH # 2 uses 3 washcloths. Crochet around edges to put together
Ruth's Shell Burial Bunting
Toni's Burial Pouch
Burial Bunting

CLOTHING - ASSORTED:
BABY GIRL SLEEPER SET - Dress, Diaper Cover, Booties - 0-3 months
Baby ONESIE - Newborn-3 MO
Baby Pinafore - scroll down
Boys or Girl’s Bib Overall Suit - Shirt, short overalls
Bubble Suit - Preemie
Bubble Suit Preemie Dress
Crochet Infant Sun dress -0-3 mos
Danette's Diaper Se t - 0-3 mos
Diaper Shirt
DRAWSTRING BABY PANTS
Eyelet Shell Angel Top - dress, hat, booties - Preemie size. 3-5 lb - make largest size or a bit bigger
Infant Jogging Suit - newborn
Jumper Dress - top included
Little Boy Blue - short pants & top - preemie - pattern by "Caring for Cooper" member Dianne Wilkerson
Long Preemie Jumpsuit - make largest size or a bit larger to fit at least 5 lb.
Naptime - 0-3 months - Robe, hat, blanket
Newborn Romper
Preemie Dress Pattern
Summer Baby Dress - 0-3mos
Yvonne's Pant pattern - preemie

HATS:
Head Size Chart
Crochet Preemie Windowpane Skull Cap
My Preemie Ribbed Beanie
My Adjustable Ribbed Preemie Cap
Beary Cute Hat
Teresa’s 10 Minute Crochet Preemie Hat
Teeny Preemie Hats
Sweetheart Roses Preemie Cap by Lyn {this fits a 2-3 lb preemie with a 10" head}

MISC. PATTERNS:
SLEEPER SACK
Martie's Tub Buds
Bath Mitt - looks like a puppy

MITTS:
Bev's Incredibly Easy Baby/Toddler Mittens
Preemie Mittens

SWEATERS/SWEATER SETS/BUNTINGS:
Cute as a Button - 0-3 months
Pretty Baby - 0-3 months
First Love -0-3 months- sweater, hat, blanket
Elfin Stripes -0-3 months- sweater and hat set
Sunny Outing - newborn - sweater and hat set
RETAS LITTLE PRINCESS CAPE
Retas Tiny Princes Cape
Picot and Lace Sweater Set
BABY PONCHO SET
Overlap Sweater - 0-3 mos
Simple Baby Sweater - make largest size or a bit larger

SQUARES, SQUARES & MORE SQUARES!
7 inch Granny Squares
- Cobblestitch Sampler Square
- Friendship Jewel Granny Square
- Hopscotch Granny Square
- Sunshine Jewel Granny Square
- Winter Jewel Granny Square
7 inch Squares - MANY patterns to choose from - ones with small holes, please!
Dreama Frye's Halloween Cat Square - Made in soft colors would be neat!

CROCHENIT
Afghan for Infant Seat
Baby Afghan in Advanced Stitches

Past gifts to Cooper

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Just a few photos of some of the past gifts to Cooper from members of "Caring for Cooper" and other web-based organizations.

From : Heavenly Angels In Need - 2004

From: AC4C - 2005
So many gifts were sent by this wonderful group that there are way too many photos to post here!

From:Caring for Cooper - Ongoing since 2003
Just a sampling of the many gifts given through this group dedicated to Cooper 's Babies in 2007

Some "thank you" notes

Gifts received from AC4C members - 2008 April Project

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WHAT A FANTASTIC EVENT THIS WAS!! THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR GREAT SUPPORT!

Click on photos to enlarge!

Truckload #1........ Sorry, no baby pictures

Shirley C.

PJ

I even put mom to work! On her 95th birthday!............. ..........Pat W.

Linda M........................................ ...Karen L.......................Gloria L. and members ....................................................................................... ...............of CARES

D. Smith

Chris S.

Denise S,

Denise R...................................... Barbara C............................... Cathy W.

Tracy D..............................................Bobbi W.

Bette S.

Kathy C.

Joyce S.

Kathy S.

Arlene H.

Linda E.

Georgina Kerr

Marguerite M.

Betty B.

EJ .............................................Terry B.

Camille K.

Marsha P.

Linda McC.

Rebecca T.

Sue Coes

Karen R. ...................................................Mardeen L.

May 10th: This is what my living room looks like today!
Still unpacking. Packages are STILL coming! Finally
have been able to start the sorting process, (what goes
to which unit, blankets together, etc.). Next comes
putting the sets together. Then the inventory for the units. THEN, packing and getting ready for the 1st delivery!

Kathy S.

Peg B.

Minnie ..........................................Helen B.............................Lily H.

D. Smith

Polly W. .......................................Cecelia J...............................Cheryl K.

Patricia P. .................................................................................Donna K.

Molly

BJ

Janice P. .........................................................................................Binna

Margaret B.

Barbara W.

Sherry C.

Deanna C. ......................................Christy K.

Joyce F.

Fyrestorm Creations............................................................Nancy M.

Nancy D. ......................................Mae T.................................Pam M.

Louise D. .....................................Lily H. .........................Jane S.

Camille K. .....................................Jane C..........................Dianne W.

Beth K.......................................Dorothy F........................................Diane B.

Karen B.

Milissa Hubbard

Diane W. (Chole)

Susan Koester ................................ Merrilee P.

Sarah S. ................................Shirley G. .............................Louise D.

Beth K. ....................................Cheryl K. Too much to list on photo!

This is what my living room looks like today, April 30th!
Photo does not show the 10 or so packages waiting to be
opened. The living room looks like the back room of the post office! Dianne W. is coming Friday to stay a few days to help organize and to sew and serge with me. She keeps repeating, "Can't wait to see the goodies! Can't wait to see the goodies!"

Molly

Geraldine S.

Barbara C. .........................................Jan C.

Helen B...........................................Marilyn T. ...........................Janet M.

Nancy D. ........................................................................................Paula K.

Peggy W. (Little Heartstrings)
*Members: Ashley, Barbara, Debbie, Sandie, Yolanda, and Peggy
**All items donated in memory of Peggy's daughter, Jennifer (Barth) Graham

Rhonda B. ............................... Joan McC. .................................... Norma L.

Camille K.

Ginden - delivered in 1st multiple birth packets

Cheryl K. .................................Helen B. *Beautiful! Photo does NOT do this justice!

Denise E. *Knit onesies are perfect!................................Suzanne H...*Lovely!

Molly... and her fingers just keep on flying!

Kim R. ............................................Sandy F......................................Louise D.
*Everything is so pretty!

Jan C.
Thanks for all the goodies!

Tracy L...................................Milissa H. ......................................Louise Z.

Cheryl K.
Thank you!

Kent Place School in Summit, NJ.
"My name is Kathy Z.... and I am a Kindergarten teacher at Kent Place School in Summit, NJ. My 15 Kindergarten girls are "little sisters" to the 3rd grade class and every 2 weeks the "Big & Little Sisters" work together on a project. This week, they will be working in teams of 2 to make 15 polar fleece pillows....... "
*What a wonderful gift from these little girls!

Camille K.............................Helen C Wonderful layettes!.............Joyce F.

Leisa F. Thanks! Will get blankets made up asap.................................VJ

Marlene J. The photos do not do your sweaters justice. Beautiful!

Louise D......................................Iris

Molly

Joanne K. Thanks for all the goodies! .............................Suzanne H... Thank you!

Lorrey F...............................Bobbi W.............................Janie McCall
Eveything is great! Thank you!......................................former AC4C member

Marge R. ................................Kathy S. .......Great job, you guys! THANKS!

Louise D. Thank you!!

Cheryl K. Thank you!

Joyce S. Lovely! ...........................Carol C. Thank you!

Denise S. LOTS of blankets
and quilts! She
delivered in person so
I got to meet her!!

Molly .....Some items delivered early because of special need
Most of Molly's tiny burial items are made using crochet thread. Beautiful!

MORE from Molly! Many hats! Beautiful burial items!

Molly...she just keeps on makin' and sending! Thanks, Molly!

Nancy S. Cute hats! 3 were delivered in time for Valentine's Day. The Christmas tree hats will be held until close to the holiday.
.

Gifts received from Polly in Dec. and delivered in time for Christmas. They
were sure happy to get all the hats, blankets and jackets!

More from Polly! Includes some holiday, (Easter &
Halloween), isolette blankets and hats. Easter ones will be delivered in time for the holiday. Halloween ones will be held until close to the holiday.

CHRISTMAS 2009 PROJECTS!

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Note from Cooper

The staff nurses in Cooper's Neonatal ICU thank you very much for all the
handmade scarves. We really do appreciate all that you do for us, but
especially what you do for the babies and their families.

Thanks again,
Lois Meyer RNC BSN
Neonatal ICU

1ST EVER GROUP GET-TOGETHER - 27th - 28th of June 2009

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Judy, our hospital contact for MANY years

She retired 4 days later. Planter is group gift
to her

Judy, Barbara G. Ginden, Gail

Barbara G. Our very own Energizer Bunny!

Mae & Saul. Wonderful couple!
Saul gave a loom demo.

Gail

Gift Table

Get together for Summer/4th of July event
27th - 28th of June - this will be 1 week before the holiday so will ask everyone to have their goodies to me by then.

Come early, stay late. Spend a couple of hours or a couple of days, (seriously)! I have a large home, (Browns Mills), and several sofas for sleeping. Maybe even an air mattress. The weather should be nice and I have a fenced yard if you need to bring the kiddies. Toys will have to come with, tho, as I have none. Gifts for all and perhaps a couple of silly games.

I thought this might be a good time for members to meet and get to know each other a bit. I have an ulterior motive, also.

We could use the time to put the delivery together. Sorting the items, making up gift packs, labeling, whatever. And af course, a lot of visiting!

Bring your knitting, crocheting or sewing work and show off your skills, maybe give a few pointers to those of us that need some help.

Bring your favorite patterns to share. I have a sewing machine, and a serger for you to use. Perhaps Dianne W., (or someone else), will bring her embroidery machine to put finishing touches on plain blankets and other items.

I always have 2 knitting machines set up, (standard & bulky), and can offer some demo and teaching, if anyone is interested. Dianne can help with this as she also uses machines. Make up a bunch of hats to finish at home!

I thought to set up some stations like:
*stuffing pillows

*machine knitting - 2 machines always set up - learn to make a hat and then make some to finish here or at home. Time to make, about 15 min. If interested in this, bring some yarn like Red Heart Soft Baby, Lion Baby Soft , Bernat Softee Baby, that weight. OR, make a blanket and later finish with a crochet edge. Time to make on the machine, about 1/2 hour. Bring a heavier yarn like Red Heart Super Saver or Caron Simply Soft, any 4-ply yarn that will wash up soft. You can also make a hat on the bulky for full term babies. Let me know and I will tell you how much yarn to bring.

*sewing - sewing machine and serger always set up. Cut your fleece or flannel at home and finish stuff here. Or bring ready-to-sew burps or the Sew Young Sew Fun gown used in the hospital. Or whatever you want to work on. Plenty of thread here and some fabric.

*Share, swap & sell area - bring yarn, fabric, patterns, whatever, that you would like to share, swap or sell. I am sure there is stuff sitting around that you will never get to. There will be wedding gowns here if anyone would like to take one or more home to use the fabric for burial clothing or a pretty little special dress. Already have a few sewing patterns and some yarn to share.

*Make up gift sets for the babies

*Food area - please advise if you have any food restrictions. For lunch I plan a meat & cheese platter, bread and rolls, condiments to go with, potato salad and/or macaroni salad, maybe egg, tuna or chicken salad, desserts. There will be tea, coffee, milk and other cold drinks, bottled water. If you have a favorite drink, just bring it along. Dinner will probably be some kind of pasta with meatballs and Italian sausage. Have a turkey in the freezer that I might cook. Not real sure yet. And desserts, of course! Breakfast will be served for sleepovers and there will be coffee, tea, and yummy breakfast treats for early arrivals.

THINGS TO BRING - if you have them, do not go nuts buying stuff as there will be some supplies here

*Stuff to work on while gabbing with other members
*Ruler - for measuring hats, booties and sweater chest sizes
*Gal. plastic bags - zip kind - used for the baby gift sets - holds a LOT!
*Sandwich plastic bags - zip kind - for small stuff like hats and booties
*Stuffing
*Yarn needle
*Scissors
*Folding chair

Anyone interested? Caring for Cooper members please post on the group. Others, send me an email at ginnie 1st @ hot mail . com (close up the spaces!)

List so far:
1. Judy - our NICU nurse contact will be joining us on Sat. She is great! You
will all enjoy meeting her! - Sat.
2. Debbi - NICU supervisor - Sat.
3. Dianne W. will be here at least both days. She loves sleepovers! Sat. & Sun.
4 & 5. Barbara G. and husband Stan will be here at least one day.
6 & 7. Mae is going to try to make it on Sun. Her husband will join us. He uses knitting looms and is looking forward to trying the knitting machines.
8. Barbara P. - from AC4C - Sat
9. Gail - Sat
10. Jeanne
11. Denise
12. Me, (Ginden). Guess I had better stay home that weekend! Sat. & Sun.