I work at Tanner Clinic as a medical assistant. Some medical assistants were able to go to the recent convention in Park City. I was unable to attend for various reasons. There was a speaker there everyone was talking about the next day. A doctor had gone to Haiti on a medical mission and was sharing his story. I cannot do his story justice as I was not there but I did get the basics of it. The doctor served and treated what and who he could. He had a picture slide show of all the kids. Some lived and some died. During this speach he talked about the mass spreading of diahrrea among the kids. They were sick and dehydrated. To make this situation worse they have no diapers for these babies. Most of us hate when we have to change a diaper of this sort let alone not have one at all. This is a hygenic problem. This doctor went on to say how these people would cut up lovely blankets and quilts to use as diapers. There is so much time spent in making some of those lovely blanket just for them to get cut up and used in another manner. This doctor pleaded with everyone that if we were to send anything or make anything to please make these poor kids diapers.



Some have offered disposable and I thought of those too, but then if they can't dispose of their dead and have massive piles of cement from fallen buildings, how are they supposed to dispose of the disposable diapers. Besides they are used once and they are done. This is only a temporary fix and could create a larger problem.



Again I wasn't even at this meeting but as I heard about it from several co-workers and I was shocked as a mother and a medical personal. I wanted to do something. So this is what I have done. I have found easy diaper instructions to follow and I am posting them for those that would like to help at home.



In June we Sent 67+ diapers. We will be needing the next batch by July 24th. Then another is scheduled for Oct 1st


You can contact me at BrittanyBG@live.com



A Little Quote from http://www.diapersewing.com

Fabric for Diapers-There are all kinds of fabrics that work for diapers, Flannel, birdseye, interlock/jersey, twill, stretch terry, woven terry, etc. Anything that is close to 100% cotton (no more than 20% poly) and is strong, tightly woven fabric will work. Check around your house for things you don't use anylonger. cut up old flannel sheets or recieving blankets, check your husband's closet for old flannel shirts he no longer wears. You can also use microfleece next to your baby to keep you baby dry.
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