Healthy Kids proudly hosted the 2026 Midcoast Community Baby Shower on Saturday, September 19, bringing together families, local businesses, and community organizations for a fun and welcoming day of connection and support.
The event was made possible through the wonderful collaboration of local businesses and organizations that shared information, services, and concrete resources with families. Many community partners hosted booths, giving parents and caregivers the opportunity to ask questions, learn about available resources, and connect directly with organizations serving families throughout the region.
We were thrilled to welcome a large number of families from Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo Counties, along with visitors from other parts of Maine. Guests received free diapers and had the opportunity to enter a raffle featuring a variety of useful baby items.
The success of the Community Baby Shower is a wonderful reflection of what can happen when our community comes together to support families. We are grateful to all of the businesses, organizations, volunteers, and families who helped make the day so special. We look forward to bringing everyone together again for next year’s event!
Ed and Brianna, first time expectant parents from South Bristol, ME: (Ed): This was amazing. We were very excited to receive 2 bags of donated cloth diapers. It was impressive to see so many providers and organizations gathered in one place for new parents. I hope these (baby showers) continue.”
Post-event provider (Coastal Recovery Community Center) email to Char/CBS Team 9/22: Hello, I just want to mirror what everyone else has said. Saturday, I spoke with 24 colleagues. 15 youth, and 110 unique individuals. We got amazing responses from folks about having all these resources around for them to chat with. Thank you all again, Erin
Lydia, first time expectant mom from Hope, ME: “The baby shower was awesome. I didn’t know what to expect, but it exceeded anything I could have anticipated. I felt so supported and it was a lot of fun, too! I can’t believe you raffled off a 2-in-1 stroller! And then I won it! Amazing!”
Post-event provider (Penquis) Email to Char/CBS Team 9/22: CHEERS TO YOU ALL! Amazing feedback from families, many many shimmers through the day! I learned a lot, made new friends, connected with great providers, got support from collaborating for our families and call the whole day a huge success. Sofie and Toby and your whole team where so amazing, take a BIG bow to Wild applause ladies. You Rocked this! Carolyn
Abigail, new mom, Raffle Winner: “The CBS was so nice! I went with my mother and we had a wonderful time. We were really impressed by all the support. It was a huge turnout! Thank you for the babygate, too!”
Healthy Kids had a great time hosting the Lincoln and Knox County Community Baby shower on February 8th 2025.
Total
Numbers
100 Registered attendees
82 Registered guests
11 Unregistered attendees
9 Unregistered guests
60 attendees at event
70 guests at event
10 Survey responses
1 Attendee from another county
17 Raffle winners
13 Members on the planning committee
23 Organizations tabling
8 Items in the Welcome Baby Bags
23 Attendees at the event
37 Guests at the event
22 Registered attendees who did not attend
9 Raffle winners
Lincoln County
36 Attendees at the event
43 Guests at the event
28 Registered attendees who did not attend
8 Raffle winners
Knox County
360 Packs of 10 diapers were given out
35 Thirteen-gallon-sized bags were collected with fabric goods
8 Bags remained after the event and were donated to local families
All food and drinks were donated by Flipside Coffee, French and Brawn, and local individuals
A balloon arch for photos was donated by Gears & Vinyl
Reproductive wellness kits were donated by SAFE Maine
Donations
10 Different organizations on the planning committee
30 Organizations donated or volunteered for the event
8 Volunteers from the Camden Hills Regional High School National Honor Society
Tabling organizations provided a variety of concrete supports such as additional diapers and nursing essentials
Organizations
