Most Needed Items

For a printable version of the needed items and measurement charts below, please download the PDF version here.

 

INFANTS – hats, mitts, booties, sleepers, cardigans, outfits, blankets, change pads, soft toys. Infant Hats: Toques rather than bonnets with ties/ribbons. N.B. Request for Infant & Toddlers mitts: would prefer strings attached.

 

TODDLERS AND CHILDREN – hats, mitts, sleepwear, socks, tights, underwear, sweaters, jackets, clothing. N.B. Request for Infant & Toddlers mitts: would prefer strings attached.

 

TEENS AND ADULTS – hats, mitts, sleepwear, socks, tights, underwear, sweaters, slippers, jackets, clothing, vests, shawls, afghans, leg-warmers.

Measurement Charts

Sweaters By Age Range

Layette Sweaters: minimum 10” underarm to underarm across back.

Infant Sweaters (3-24 months): 10-13” underarm to underarm across back.

Toddlers

Children

2 Years

 4 Years 6 Years 8 Years 10 Years

12 Years
Finished Chest 26” 28” 30” 32” 34”

36”
Finished Back 13” 14” 15” 16” 17”

18”

Measurement is underarm to underarm across back.

Standard variance is +/- 1” per size.

Blankets / Lap Robes / Afghans

Car Seat Blanket (SM)

18” X 20”

Stroller Blanket (MD)

36” X 40”

Play Blanket

36” X 36”

Layette Blanket (LG)

 40” X 40”

Isolette Blanket

25” X 25”

Receiving Blanket (flannel)

30” X 30”

Adult Lap Robe

 36” X 36”

Adult Afghan

48” X 72”

All Blankets may be knitted, crocheted, quilted or created with purchased fleece.

Note: Square blankets are best for swaddling.

Scarves / Headbands

Child Headband

2” to 3” wide

Teen / Adult Headband

4” wide

Child Scarf

24” to 48” long / 4” to 5” wide

Teen / Adult Scarf

 36” to 60” long / 6” to 8” wide

* No scarves for infants please. *

* These are guidelines only. *

This information was compiled to align with Agency needs.

Layettes / Hygiene Kits / Camp Kits

Layettes:

Each basket should contain at least the following NEW items in sizes suitable for newborn and up to three months.

All fabrics should be unscented. Items should be packed in a small laundry basket and placed inside a clear plastic bag. The bag should be tied with ribbon.

  • 1 bath towel
  • 3 grow vests
  • 4 baby washcloths
  • 3 stretch sleepers
  • 2 receiving blankets
  • 2 bibs
  • 1 sweater & hat set 1 crib blanket/quilt
  • 2 pair stretch socks/booties
  • 1 soft toy
  • 1 baby soap
  • 1 petroleum jelly
  • 1 changing pad
  • 1 pkg baby wipes
  • 12 disposable diapers

Hygiene Kits:

Each bag should contain the following NEW items. Items should be packed in a small pouch or zip-lock bag.

Do NOT include cosmetics, perfume/cologne, aerosol spray cans. Incomplete kits are not accepted.

  • 1 toothbrush
  • 1 toothpaste
  • 1 soap
  • 1 shampoo
  • 1 safety razor (twin blade)
  • 1 deodorant (unisex)
  • 1 shaving cream/lotion
  • 1 comb (no rat-tail allowed)

Children’s Camp Kits:

Families on welfare often lack the funds to purchase the personal grooming items that their children are requested to bring to residential camps. Each kit should contain the following NEW items.

Items should be packed in a small zip-lock bag. The small Slide Seal bags are slightly larger and stronger, with an area to write. the child’s name. DO NOT include sunscreen and insect repellant in the kits. No snack food or games.

  • 1 brush and 1 toothpaste
  • washcloth
  • 1 comb
  • 1 soap
  • 1 small shampoo
  • 1 pocket pack tissues