Baby Hope Club Changes

Since its introduction in 2000, Baby Hope Club has featured the cute little bank that looks like a baby's shoe. Unfortunately, our supplier for that bank has gone out of business. After a long search (both by us and our promotional suppliers) we could not find a suitable replacement. Therefore, we are now offering an alternative that will be both easier and a little cheaper for those participating in the ministry.

I went to a local retailer (yes, the big one!) and purchased several different baby bottles (8 oz. size). Then, I created a master sheet of a new design to be printed onto labels. There are ten 2" x 4" labels on each sheet. Using the pdf link below, download and print the labels; place one on each bottle and you're ready to go.

My preference in bottles was the evenflo® classic. It is a clear bottle and the multi-sided design still allows for a smooth application of the label if you let the molded name face the back. It is a harder plastic than some of the other bottles. The girls can write their names on the bottom of the bottle with a permanent marker. This master sheet (available at www.girls.iphc.org/babyhopechanges.html or through your conference GM coordinator) is designed for the White Shipping label made by Office Depot (item #612-051).

Another alternative is to purchase various colors of permanent markers or dimensional paint and let the girls decorate their own baby bottles to use as a bank.

Baby Hope Club funds are to be sent on your quarterly report to the conference GM treasury. They will send all funds directly to The Royal Home (ATAM, Inc.). This allows Girls' Ministries and Baby Hope Club to get credit for the funds. Thanks for your support!

What You Need:

One Baby Bottle for Each Person–my preference: evenflo® classic (shown in photo)
Label Master (download from www.girls.iphc.org/babyhopechanges.html)
White Shipping Labels*
Permanent Marker(s) (such as Sharpie®)

Go to www.girls.iphc.org/babyhopechanges.hmtl to download a 2-page document which includes instructions and a master label. Print the labels (in color, if possible) on your printer. Choose the widest, flattest part of the baby bottle to be the front and apply your label from the middle working your way to the edges, Use the permanent marker to let the girls write their names on the bottom of the bottle. Photo at right shows a finished baby bottle using the master label you can download and print.

* The label master was designed for 2" x 4" white shipping labels from Office Depot. It is their own brand (cheaper)–item #612-051. If you don't have an Office Depot close by, you can order online by going to www.officedepot.com. In the Search box, type in the item # and then follow instructions for ordering.

Alternate Idea: Use colored permanent markers and let each girl decorate her own baby bottle.