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The Newborn Supply Kit program is made possible through a public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the nonprofit organization, Baby2Baby.
The Kit is modeled on successful programs in other countries and seeks to:
- Reduce the time, stress, and burden on new parents to obtain immediately needed supplies.
- Increase knowledge about government services and community resources for new families.
The vision for the Newborn Supply Kit is to be a one-time, universal service delivered in collaboration with community organizations. The Kit provides families with basic physical supplies crucial to the first few weeks after delivery, as well as educational information to build trust and form a foundation of relationships for further service connections.
Inventory List
Postpartum Care
- Overnight Pads
- Witch Hazel wipes
- Nipple Cream
- Nursing pads
Newborn Care
- Thermometer
- Nasal Aspirator
- Vitamin D3
- Diaper rash ointment
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Receiving blankets/swaddle
- Socks
- Burp cloth
- Shampoo
- Lotion
Resources
- Educational flashcards
- Voucher for grocery delivery
Baby2Baby is a mega diaper bank and nonprofit organization that provides essential items to children in need across the country. In the last 11 years, Baby2Baby has distributed over 270 million items to children in homeless shelters, domestic violence programs, foster care, hospitals and underserved schools as well as children who have lost everything in the wake of disaster. Baby2Baby is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
HHS is neither involved in fundraising for Baby2Baby’s program operations, nor in the procurement and distribution process for the Newborn Supply Kit contents. For the pilot, Baby2Baby is HHS’ partner in implementation and carries full responsibility for independently financing and implementing initiative logistics.
As we look to expand, we welcome collaboration from additional partners as we scale this program more broadly. Email us if you’re interested in partnering with us.
The second phase of the Newborn Supply Kit Program will expand on the three initial distribution states by adding seven additional states to service:
- Alabama
- Arkansas*
- California
- Georgia
- Louisiana*
- Mississippi
- New Mexico*
- New York
- Tennessee
- Texas
During the continuation of the pilot, the Kits will be distributed to families at participating Federally Qualified Health Centers, hospitals or through community-based organizations. There are no strings attached or requirements to receive a Kit. This is an opt-in program. Any family that has received services from our partners is eligible to receive a Kit, regardless of income status or other qualifiers.
We plan to expand the program to more locations so that more families can have access to these Kits after the birth of their new baby.
News
Supporting Families in Moments that Matter: Newborn Supply Kit Pilot Results Show Reduced Emotional and Financial Stress for New Moms and Improved Trust in Government
October 28, 2024 | BLOG
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Newborn Supply Kit Shows Promising Early Results
December 04, 2023 | BLOG
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How We Co-Designed the Newborn Supply Kit with Mothers: Supporting Families in the Crucial First Weeks after Having a Baby
June 08, 2023 | BLOG
How to partner with us
Interested in partnering with the Department of Health and Human Services to support the Newborn Supply Kit Program? Contact our Office of Strategic Partnerships team at partnerwithus@hhs.gov.