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SKOWHEGAN — All pregnant women, new mothers and their families in Somerset County are invited to the first-ever Community Baby Shower from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1.
The event is hosted by the Somerset Family Enrichment Council and other community partners at the Centenary United Methodist Church, Dr. Mann Road.
It is free and supports new mothers and families with resources, education and gifts. The theme for the shower is “Safe Sleep for Infants.”
Dozens of raffle and door prizes will be given away throughout the event, including baby bath items, a car seat, outfits, diapers and changing pads, shampoo, a wooden rule from Skowhegan Wooden Rule, and much more. The Community Baby Shower is designed to celebrate parents and help them by providing basic newborn supplies, knowledge about resources in the community, and social connections.
Community partners will be providing information and giveaways to attendees. Topics include Safe Sleep practices, breastfeeding, health services, the WIC program, car seat safety, Cooking Matters with Somerset Public Health, the Alfond Scholarship Foundation, self-care for parents, a baby boutique with free baby clothes, and more.
“The Community Baby Shower is a great way for pregnant women and new families to find out about all of the great local supports that are available to them,” said event organizer, Kristen Plummer. “It’s truly a one-stop shop for local resources, organizations, and businesses that can provide help to pregnant women and new families in our community.”
The first 75 mothers registered will receive a “Welcome Baby Bag” filled with items for their newborn. There will be light refreshments and a cravings table.
For more information or to register call Kristen Plummer at 207-859-2520 or email at kristenp@kvcap.org
