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Sewing Circle Project

The Hispanic Health Council is seeking volunteers who are good with a needle and thread to make baby slings for its clients.

Baby slings can be a great help for mothers who breastfeed. They offer a safe way to keep the baby close while freeing mom’s hands to do chores or care for older children. They also provide welcome coverage when nursing a baby in public. 

A downside of the sling is that it can be expensive to purchase. So to ensure that slings are available to all HHC's clients, breastfeeding coordinator and lactation consultant Nan Kyer has been making them from donated fabric on her home sewing machine. 

But Kyer can't keep pace with the demand, which hs been averaging six a month. Thus the call for volunteers, perhaps a group of sewing enthusiasts seeking a project. Donations of soft yet sturdy cotton fabrics are also welcome.

To help with sewing or fabric donations please contact Celinet Franco at 860-527-0856, ext. 226 or e-mail her at celinetf@hispanichealth.com