[Michlib-l] Emergency Diaper Kit

[Stephanie Lawson]

What a great idea!

On Fri, Oct 4, 2024 at 2:21 PM Lorry Traver via Michlib-l <
michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> My library recently started offering a new service, an emergency diaper
> kit, for our families with younger children or babies. We have had 3
> parents/grandparents use this service and have found it incredibly useful.
>
> This idea was brought to our attention by a mom who wanted to carry less
> with her as her child got older, but every time she was away from home and
> didn't bring a diaper was the one time her toddler needed a change.
>
> A lot of times there are parents who are either taking a quick trip to the
> library, or maybe stop in unexpectedly and just need a little help in the
> diapering area.
>
> In order to make sure our kits did not just get swiped, we have a sign in
> our toddler bathroom (nearest the children's area) for parents or
> caregivers to ask if they need a diapering kit.
>
> We do not have actual kits made up, but we have diapers in several sizes
> in one of our staff areas along with wipes. When it is requested, we grab
> the appropriate size diaper and the wipes box for them to use.
>
> I just wanted to pass this along in case there are other libraries out
> there who might want to begin offering the same service.
>
> If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. I may not be able to
> answer since this is a new service we just started offering, but I can
> definitely try to answer any questions you may have.
>
> --
> *"I think books are like people, in the sense that they'll turn up in your
> life when you most need them." - Emma Thompson*
>
>
>
> *Lorry Traver*
> Public Services Librarian
> Brandon Township Library
> 248-627-1460
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-- 
*Stephanie Lawson, MLIS*
(she/her)
Youth Services Librarian
White Lake Township Library
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