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If you’re an expecting mom or a family with children under age 5, you’re invited to the Chatham County Health Department’s Super Community Baby Shower. This special event is happening Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Savannah Tech Auditorium on White Bluff Road.
“We’ve held several baby showers at our health department in the past,” said organizer and public health educator Katee Sykes, “but this one is going to be our biggest yet. We’re holding it on a Saturday to make it easier for working families to attend and using the auditorium at Savannah Tech so there’s plenty of room for a crowd.”
The Super Community Baby Shower will bring together organizations and resources from around the Savannah area that support families with young children, featuring:
- Free diapers and baby items (while supplies last)
- Raffle prizes
- Dozens of local organizations offering resources for families
- Information on safe sleep, breastfeeding, nutrition, car seat safety, and more
- Sign-ups for infant safe sleep classes (with a free pack-n-play for eligible participants)
The community baby shower is free and open to pregnant women as well as families with children up to age 5. No registration is required, and children do not need to be present to attend.
“We’re so thankful to the many sponsors who are supporting this event by sharing resources and giveaways,” Sykes added. “This is a great opportunity for families to learn, connect, and walk away with both knowledge and helpful items.”
Participating organizations include:
- Chatham County Health Department
- Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program
- WIC Breastfeeding Support
- Over the Moon Diaper Bank
- Step Up Savannah
- Savannah Care Center
- University of Georgia Extension
- SafeKids Savannah
- Savannah Speech and Hearing Center
- Georgia Primary Care Association
- American Red Cross
- Coastal Children’s Advocacy Center
- Parent University
- Mary’s Place
- Thiesha the Doula
- Planned Parenthood
- Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care, Inc.
- Babies Can’t Wait
- Coastal Coalition for Children
- Live Oak Public Libraries
- Healthy Savannah
- Coastal Community Health
- Grow Initiative GA
- Safe Shelter
- H&R Block
- Division of Child Support Services
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