A Community Baby Shower For New Parents, Parents-To-Be

GIBSONTON, FL — An upcoming community baby shower that helps new parents afford baby essentials is scheduled in Gibsonton at a recreation center.

If you are not a new parent and understand the added costs that a little one brings into this world, donations from a wish list provided by Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation are accepted until Sept. 18.

Items collected through the donation drive will be given to qualified parents during the community baby shower. Items on the wish list include: Diapers, baby wipes, diaper ointment, baby shampoo, wash and lotion, formula (Similac and Enfamil), bottles, teethers, vaporizers, onesies, infant carriers, baby bouncers, strollers, toys, clothes, and other items appropriate for infants.

Donations can be dropped off at Gardenville Recreation Center, 6219 Symmes Rd., Gibsonton. Donated items will be handed out at the Gardenville Recreation Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 25. New parents and parents-to-be can attend the community baby shower by registering online. Information on healthy pregnancy and babies will be available at the event, too.