LCHD inviting families to Community Baby Shower

For the Tomahawk Leader

LINCOLN COUNTY – The Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD), in partnership with the Lincoln County Parenting Resource Network, will host the 2nd annual Lincoln County Community Baby Shower next month.

The event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the upper level of the Lincoln County Service Center, 801 N. Sales St., Merrill, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

A release from LCHD said the free event is for families expecting a baby and parents, caregivers and grandparents of children ages 0-18 months.

“We encourage you to bring someone along with you to this event,” LCHD stated. “Kids are welcomed. There is no registration for this event. Come and go as you please.”

LCHD said the following resources are signed up to be at the event:

• CPR and choking demos (from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
• Car seat checks
• Finding or starting up childcare
• Safe sleep education
• Healthy homes and home safety education and resources
• Answering your immunizations questions
• Mental health and well being
• Chiropractor
• Developmental milestones
• WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Woman, Infants and Children)
• Nutrition education
• Breastfeeding support
• Parent support
• Early literacy
• Public assistance
• Housing assistance
• Hispanic translators and resources

LCHD said participants will receive a care package that includes baby essentials and educational materials, such as diapers, wipes, a starter toothbrush and more, while supplies last. Booths may also have additional resources and take home items for families.

“This event is a one-stop-shop that connects expecting families and those with young children, with the education and resources they need and want, right here in our community,” said Lexi Buntrock, LCHD Public Health Educator.

For more information about the Community Baby Shower, contact Buntrock 715-539-1374 or lexi.buntrock@co.lincoln.wi.us.