The first month of life is the most vulnerable period for newborns. Our Layette Program provides parents with newborn necessities they can use to support the health and well-being of children at the beginning of children at the beginning of their lives.
What is a Layette?
A layette is a backpack-style diaper bag filled with essentials newborns need to be happy and healthy.
What is Included in a Layette?
- 1 lovingly hand sewn baby blanket
- 1 zippered swaddle sack
- 2 footed zippered sleepers
- 2 onesies
- 1 pair of nail clippers
- 2 bibs
- 3 burp cloths
- 12 diapers
- 2 pacifiers
- 1 hooded towel and washcloth set
- 3 picture books that can be digitally narrated into 50 different languages
- Helpful parenting information
Want to support our Layette Program?
Make a donation or join an Auxiliary.
Who Qualifies for a Layette?
Our partner agencies distribute layettes to new and expecting mothers in the Omaha and Council Bluffs areas.
How Do I Get a Layette?
To receive a layette that includes essentials for your baby, reach out to one of our partner agencies.
How Does the Layette Program Work?
The Layette Program all starts with our volunteers, who form assembly lines to fill hundreds of diaper bags with the necessities parents need to care for their babies. Christ Child Society of Omaha then distributes these layettes to social service agencies throughout eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.
Layette assembly events are often held at local high schools where students, staff, and other CCSO volunteers work together to set up and participate in assembly lines.
Impact
Layettes support the health and wellbeing of newborns at the most vulnerable time in their lives. In 2025, Christ Child Society of Omaha volunteers assembled and distributed 2,200 layettes to more than 75 agencies in the Omaha metro area.
How to Get Involved
If you’d like to help fill diaper bags or host a layette assembly event, contact Julie Kizer at juliekizer@christchildomaha.com.
You can also support the Christ Child Society of Omaha baby Layette Program by making a financial contribution or becoming an Auxiliary member.
Learn More About our Other Programs
Visit our Program Overview page to see a full list of our programs.
Read How Layettes Make a Difference
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"Thank you so much for blessing us with the layettes from your National Conference! How cool to see all the great examples and pay them forward to the moms we serve. May their gratitude magnify ours and be a blessing to your mission- you are a blessing to ours!"
-Abby from Guiding Grace (Fall 2024) -
"Thank you for your generous donation of layette bags. You continue to be a blessing to Carole's House of Hope, and we appreciate your support very much. You enable us to continue to do our mission and help our families as they grow towards independence. Thank you for continuing to think of us."
-Carole's House of Hope (March 2025) -
"Thank you so much! The diaper bag is so fancy and essential!"
-Kim (Fall 2024)• • • • •
"Thank you so much for the diaper bag! I love everything in it!"
-Starla (Fall 2024) -
"Each time we share one of your bags with a family they are so grateful for all the useful items packed inside. These truly bring joy and assurance in their lives."
- Amy Jones, Catholic Charities,
Diocese of Sioux City
How You Can Get Involved
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Donate to fund scholarships, layettes, car seats and literacy program. All donations serve families right in your community.
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Join an Auxiliary Group to come together for fellowship and friendship, united in service to those in need.
