Healthy Start is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to promoting healthy pregnancies, healthy children and positive parenting.
You can support the work of Healthy Start by sending your tax-deductible donations of baby items and educational materials. They can also use your donation of relevant reference books (see If you sew, crochet or knit, please consider using your talents to create items for women and babies, including maternity clothing in all sizes.
Donation suggestions:
Baby afghans, Crib blankets, Receiving blankets and Baby quilts
Baby bathtubs Baby and toddler clothing, all sizes, new or gently used Baby hats, Booties, sweater sets Baby lotion, Baby oil , Baby shampoo, Baby Wash
Band-aids
Bassinet sheets/pads
Bassinets and/or Moses baskets
Bathtub safety seats Bibs
Books - any titles on the following subjects (new or gently used): pregnancy, childcare, parenting, teen sex education, fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), co-dependency Bottles, nipples and brushes
Breast milk storage containers
Breast pumps Burp cloths Changing pads
Clothing, maternity and non-maternity for women, new or in like new condition, season appropriate
Comb and Brush Sets
Cribs
Diaper bags/Tote bags
Diaper pails Diapers (disposable, all sizes) Diaper Wipes and dispenser cases
Dreft laundry detergent
Feminine hygiene products
Formula, powdered (any type)
High chairs
Hooded towels and washcloths
Infant and children tableware - spoons, plates, bowls, training cups, etc.
Infant bathtubs
Infant cereal
Infant winter gear
Infant/toddler over the counter cold/cough medicines
Monitors and batteries
Nasal Aspirators
Newborn propping devices and head supports
Non perishable baby food/snacks
Nursery accessories and organizers
Nursing pads
Pediatric electrolyte
Portable cribs
Pull Ups/training pants for toddlers
Safety items (plug covers, etc.)
Scratch Mittens Sleepers/gowns (all sizes)
Strollers
Teething ointment, diaper rash ointment
Toddler toys Toddler toothbrushes and toothpaste or gum cleanser for babies
Women's winter coats (XL - 2XL)
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Do not use Styrofoam for packing materials. New large size trash bags serve well as padding and are reusable.
Ship your donations here:
Via U.S. Mail:
Healthy Start
P. O. Box 3009
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
Via UPS/FedEx/DHL:
Healthy Start
100 Main St., Hwy 18
Old Hospital Bldg.
Pine Ridge, SD 57770