Here is the Save the Children’s summary of the reasons under-5s die: http://www.savethechildren.org/atf/cf/%7B9def2ebe-10ae-432c-9bd0-df91d2eba74a%7D/SOWM2011_WHY_CHILDREN_DIE.PDF
My CBK Project: Pricing the Kits
Seems like I can do it for just about 500 kits for $500.
1. Roll black plastic 4mil 3ft x 50ft = $10 (/3=1yd x 17ft=17 kits)
$10 x 30= 510 plastic rolls for $300
2. Razors 100 individual wrapped for $7 = 5 boxes (500 blades) = $35
3. Gloves 100 for $4 = 5 boxes = $20
4. String $25
5. Soap 500 1.2oz bars for $83
6. Ziploc Bags. 500 quart sized for $33
7. Instruction sheet. $25
CBK Info: Assemble and Donate Clean Birth Kits
Hurrah! At last! I found this list from UMCOR with very specific instructions for putting together for assembling and donating a Clean Birth Kit. Thanks UMCOR!
Birthing Kit Assembly & Shipping Instructions
Birthing kits provide the essential items to promote a safe, clean delivery and to encourage good aftercare.
Birthing Kit Items
Value: $8 per kit
- 1 small bar soap 1 oz. to 2 oz. size
do not remove from original packaging
small bars such as those found in hotels are acceptable
- 1 pair latex, surgical or thin rubber gloves
Gloves are not required to be sterile
- 1 square yard of clear plastic sheeting
must be 4 mil thick
plastic trash bags and shower curtains are not acceptable
- 3 ‐ 12 inch long pieces of cotton string
must be clean
secure the pieces of string by bundling and tying them together
no yarn please
- 1 single edge razor blade
must be covered in paper or cardboard to keep it from causing injury
regular shaving razors are not acceptable
- 2 receiving blankets 30”x 30” or 32”x 32” size
no thermal or fleece blankets please
- 1 plastic bag one gallon size sealable bags only
Assembly Directions
Fold the plastic sheeting and blankets so they will fit easily into the plastic bag. Lay the loose items on top of the blankets and plastic sheeting. Slide all items into the plastic bag. Squeeze as much air out of the bag and then seal it.
Important Notes
‐ All items must be new.
‐ Do not wash any of the items as they will be considered used.
‐ All emergency kits are carefully planned to make them usable in the greatest number of situations. Since strict rules often govern product entry into international countries, it is important that kits contain only the requested items – nothing more.
‐ DO NOT include any personal notes, money or additional material in the kits. These things must be painstakingly removed and will delay the shipment.Packing Kits
- Box Weight. Each packed box cannot exceed 66 pounds.
Shipping Kits
- Complete 2 packing lists-one for your records and one to put on the shipping box.
- Paste the shipping label / packing list on the outside of each box you send. The shipping list helps the depot to quickly process kits.
- Processing & Shipping Costs: Please enclose an envelope containing at least $1
CBK Info: BKFA’s Assembly Day Video
Here’s a link to Birth Kit Foundation Australia’s birth kit assembly day video.
Here’s what I’ve learned.
HQ gets the supplies wholesale and then sends them to local groups who will have volunteers assemble the kits.
The volunteers sign in and “thoroughly” wash hands.
The coordinator washes the tables and puts piles of supplies on the tables.
First: Fold plastic (comes in “blocks” 100 pieces ~ 1meter sq) and folded and put into small seal bag
Hygene important. All volunteers put on gloves and doesnt touch face, hair while assembling.
5 guaze pieces to wipe baby’s eyes.
Gloves for attendant and soap.
Ties for umbilical cord. Cord tied in 2 places but 3 20cm pieces are given.
Single use.
30-40 volunteers can make 1000 in 2 hours.
CBK Info: PATH’s Clean Delivery Kit Workshop Report
Here are some lessons from a Clean Delivery Kit Workshop Report conducted by PATH in 1999. While it’s not exactly new, the lessons learned are still meaningful:
• There is a need to develop kits that are unique for a particular country, (e.g., Kenya, Zambia, and Mali would have their own kits), and unique for the targeted user whether trained or untrained TBAs, or the mother delivering alone.
• A mechanism should be developed to ensure resupply or replenishing of kits…
• Delivery kit distribution should be integrated with other health services.
• Cost-sharing mechanisms should be devised.
• A stock control system should be devised, and supplies management improved.
There is a discussion about commercial vs subsidized kits, as well as kit add-ons. Worth a read.
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