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Jazzy Jewels donates new baby clothes to Women's Health Services at Beebe

July 18, 2016

When newborn babies arrive home, they need a seemingly endless amount of supplies. Clothing is at the top of the list, especially since babies grow so quickly and need to be changed so often.

To support moms who may not have the means to buy the abundance of clothing necessary, Jazzy Jewels, a women's group in Sussex County, donated an infant swing and bags of new clothing for new moms at Beebe Healthcare.

Jazzy Jewels members presented the clothing at their baby shower annual luncheon to Bridget Buckaloo, MSN, RNC-OB, executive director of Women's Health Services. The presentation marked the third year in a row that the women have donated clothing and other items to babies at Beebe Healthcare.

"Thank you so much for your generosity," Buckaloo said. "So many of our babies today are born to parents that do not have the resources or support that they need. The saying 'It takes a village to raise a child' is so true. And, you have shown that you are very much part of that village." One gift that has particular benefit to Beebe babies is an infant swing that gently moves from side to side and plays soft music. "This gift is for our NAS babies," Buckaloo said. "The swing will help provide soothing comfort to these special babies. We are so thrilled and excited to have this swing. The generosity of these special ladies goes a long way to help us provide special care." Neonatal abstinence syndrome happens when a baby is exposed to drugs in the womb before birth.

The Jazzy Jewels is a chapter of The Red Hat Society. Members meet each month for lunch at various locations around Sussex County. Members in the group are from Milton, Georgetown, Lewes, Seaford, Long Neck, Laurel, Millsboro and Rehoboth Beach.

"We know that so many families in Sussex County need help and we want to provide that help and support when we can," said member Pat Sandy, who has supported Beebe Healthcare for many years as a member of the Beebe Auxiliary.

 

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