Donations :) Update:)
Update:
My lil sis (Amie) was such a blessing that our bag is now full! If you would still like to give to Holt-Korea, little items would be welcomed. Thank you Amie!! Love you!PS.....yes, I have started packing....I think I must be nesting.....donations packed, gifts packed (for Jia's foster family and Holt staff) and JIA'S CLOTHES are PACKED!!! Come on Travel Call!!!!
Here are the items that are needed in Korea for the little ones. If you would like to donate to the agency that we are adopting through (that cares for the babies in Korea) it would be greatly appreciated:) Just let me know and we will pack an extra bag to bring them (don't tell TJ.....he has already warned me about packing light!!.....surprised???....not sure why, really.....HA!). Here is the list from a on-line board friend that is in Korea now brining home her little girl. So she is seeing the need first hand:)HOLT KOREA DONATION NEEDS
Updated as of April 19, 2010TOP PRIORITIES 1. Gerber rice cereal - There are a lot of premature babies in care. These babies cannot tolerate the multigrain cereal that is available here, and single grain rice cereal is not available. 2. Diaper rash cream as like Destin and aloe gel.3. Moisturizing Baby Lotion or Cream for dry skin is still first priority. Examples include: * Aveeno baby lotion - Many of the babies get very dry skin (dermatitis), especially in the winter and this lotion is extremely expensive in Korea.
* Cetaphil moisturizing lotion
* Johnson & Johnson baby lotion 4. Sometimes they have older children over 3 or 4. Coloring books, crayons, toys, clothes are very helpful. SPECIAL NEEDS** Neutamigen Formula by Enfamil is still needed. **BIRTH MOTHER NEEDS1. Stretch mark lotion/cocoa butter- used for relieving the itchy skin of expecting mothers due to their skin stretching to accomodate the baby. 2. Maternity clothes- Assume XS, S, or M size. (maternity clothes are expensive in Korea) 3. Aloe vera OTHER ITEMS* Multi-vitamin with iron - polyvisol (for babies) * Cleft-lip/palate bottles and spoons * Baby toys (rattles and teething toys) * Preemie baby clothes (unavailable in Korea)ETA: For those families who mail donations, please ensure that the value marked is less than $100, so that Holt Korea does not get charged taxes on your donation. Thank you.
My lil sis (Amie) was such a blessing that our bag is now full! If you would still like to give to Holt-Korea, little items would be welcomed. Thank you Amie!! Love you!PS.....yes, I have started packing....I think I must be nesting.....donations packed, gifts packed (for Jia's foster family and Holt staff) and JIA'S CLOTHES are PACKED!!! Come on Travel Call!!!!
Here are the items that are needed in Korea for the little ones. If you would like to donate to the agency that we are adopting through (that cares for the babies in Korea) it would be greatly appreciated:) Just let me know and we will pack an extra bag to bring them (don't tell TJ.....he has already warned me about packing light!!.....surprised???....not sure why, really.....HA!). Here is the list from a on-line board friend that is in Korea now brining home her little girl. So she is seeing the need first hand:)HOLT KOREA DONATION NEEDS
Updated as of April 19, 2010TOP PRIORITIES 1. Gerber rice cereal - There are a lot of premature babies in care. These babies cannot tolerate the multigrain cereal that is available here, and single grain rice cereal is not available. 2. Diaper rash cream as like Destin and aloe gel.3. Moisturizing Baby Lotion or Cream for dry skin is still first priority. Examples include: * Aveeno baby lotion - Many of the babies get very dry skin (dermatitis), especially in the winter and this lotion is extremely expensive in Korea.
* Cetaphil moisturizing lotion
* Johnson & Johnson baby lotion 4. Sometimes they have older children over 3 or 4. Coloring books, crayons, toys, clothes are very helpful. SPECIAL NEEDS** Neutamigen Formula by Enfamil is still needed. **BIRTH MOTHER NEEDS1. Stretch mark lotion/cocoa butter- used for relieving the itchy skin of expecting mothers due to their skin stretching to accomodate the baby. 2. Maternity clothes- Assume XS, S, or M size. (maternity clothes are expensive in Korea) 3. Aloe vera OTHER ITEMS* Multi-vitamin with iron - polyvisol (for babies) * Cleft-lip/palate bottles and spoons * Baby toys (rattles and teething toys) * Preemie baby clothes (unavailable in Korea)ETA: For those families who mail donations, please ensure that the value marked is less than $100, so that Holt Korea does not get charged taxes on your donation. Thank you.
