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Fay's Friends assembles "comfort bags" for families of lung transplant patients. Our amazing nurse, Kristin and transplant social worker Rhea at St. Louis Children's Hospital, has agreed to be our stork and deliver these bags to the families.

There are always families in need.  They need our support and we hope we can count on you in helping others.  We are so greatful for anything you may be able to contribute towards Fay's Friends! Listed below are some suggested items for our comfort bags.

Fay's Friends is pleased to announce the expansion of providing "comfort bags" and support to all age groups from newborn to 18 years of age.  Previously we only provided for newborn to age one.  We are also very excited about another expansion.  We will not only be providing for families at St. Louis Children's Hospital but for "Texas Children's Hospital" too.  Many families count on us for help, can we count on you for your help?

MAIL DONATIONS AND ITEMS FOR COMFORT BAGS
AND RESOURCE BOOKS TO: 

PO Box 4814, Midlothian, VA 23112

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Mask Holder: You will need masks everywhere you go post transplant.  Why not carry them in style?

*Need for all Ages

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Hand Mittens: This keeps your child from tugging on their wires and tubes.

*Needed for newborn to 6 months

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Hats, snap shirt, socks, headbands and bows: Your bag will vary depending on whether you have a son or daughter.  You can’t put much on your child right now, but you can use these!  Hopefully, they will bring a smile to your face and deliver a Kodak moment.

*Needed for newborn to 12 months

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Receiving and/or Flannel Blanket: Use these on their bed to give their room more personality.  Sure beats the hospital décor!

*Needed for newborn to 12 months, but also can use it for older kids too, but size will need to be larger.

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Burp Cloth: Great for feeding, wiping up spills and drooling.  They are washable.

*Needed for newborn to 12 months

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Travel Laundry Bag: For all those items from your little one and you.  The hospital sure knows how to make you feel right at home by doing your own laundry.

*Needed for ALL ages, these can be made or bought already made.

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Washcloths: The NICU provides paper washcloths.  Your baby deserves better!

*Needed for newborn to 12 months

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Johnson & Johnson baby lotion: The NICU does not provide lotion. Your baby might have dry skin or want to feel fresh, so we provided some for you.

*Needed for newborn to 12 months

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Gold Bond Hand Sanitizer: washing your hands and using foam keeps the germs away but dries your hands out. Gold Bond lotion does both, keeps them mosturized and sanitized at the same time.

*Needed for ALL ages (especially for their parents)

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Disinfectant Spray: again this is a great product for after transplant as you spray everything to get rid of germs for your little one. Especially during flu season.

*Needed for ALL ages (especially for their parents)

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Hygeine Kit: everyone needs to have great breath. There are many days you are at the hospital for hours on end. Nice way to freshen up.

*Needed for both children and adult sizes

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Fresh Breath - Sleeping in a hospital chair for days on end can be tough.  A quick way to freshen up if you don't have your toothbrush. Slip this in your purse or pocket to have on hand

*Needed for ALL ages (especially for their parents)

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Lovie: Something for your baby to hold onto when you have to step away. "Angel Dear" Brand is our favorite just because they are small and compact (ex. the pink and brown monkey's in the photo) and super soft and easy to wash!

*Needed for newborn to 12 months

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Decorative wipe case: Great for travel post-transplant.  When your child is no longer in diapers you can carry sanitizing wipes in this case.  (Use Sani-Hands for small children and Wet Ones for older kids.  Check the label for age restrictions.)  Currently there are regular Huggies wipes in case.

*Needed for newborn to 3 years old

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Wipes for surfaces: this will be something they will use so much after transplant. No matter where you go, you are always wipping something down.

*Needed for ALL ages (especially for their parents)

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Disposable Cameras: Because regardless of how scary this journey is, you should document the process and the moments of hope and happiness. Not to mention you might be able to get a nurse to document the surgery too!

*Needed for ALL ages (especially for their parents)

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Gift Cards:  to Schnucks Grocery store (a local grocery store in St. Louis) of $25.00 to each family. VISA gift cards can also be used. * We also love Jimmy John's Subs - sure beats cafeteria food and they deliver to the hospital! 

*Needed for ALL ages (especially for their parents)

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Travel Size Detergent: always needed as the hospital doesn't do your laundry. Any type of detergent is welcome.  The new Purex 3 in 1 might be a great NEW choice for these families.  Easy to travel with back and forth to the laundry as it is just a sheet, plus it has fabric softner on the sheet too-which is a bonus!

*Needed for ALL ages (especially for their parents)

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Travel Shampoo and Conditioner: Great to have on hand just in case you might have to spend the night at the hospital. (which happens alot)

*Needed for ALL ages (especially for their parents)

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Journal** - A journal to document your feelings or write down milestones the baby has done. This is an important item.

*Needed for ALL ages (especially for their parents)

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Mini notebook with pen: Great to have on hand when doctors throw out a bunch of terms that are hard to understand.

*Needed for ALL ages (especially for their parents)

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Decorative blank notecards: a nice thing to have so you can write a thank you to a nurse, a doctor or even write home.

*Needed for ALL ages (especially for their parents)

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Pens, Pencils, Highlighters

*Needed for ALL ages (especially for their parents)

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Quarters: for laundry and vending machines

*Needed for ALL ages (especially for their parents)

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Stamps - Books of Forever stamps are so important to mail letters home, bills, and correspondence. The value of the stamp is good even when the mail rate increases.

*Needed for ALL ages (especially for their parents)

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Tissue: we all have good days and bad days.

*Needed for ALL ages (especially for their parents)