Each year, many organizations and knitters across Maine participate in the #CLICKforBabies Campaign, helping to spread the word about the Period of PURPLE Crying. The Period of Purple Crying is a normal period of increased crying in the first few months of a baby's life. This can be a frustrating time for parents, but is a normal part of a child's development.

By crafting purple hats and booties, you can bring warmth and support to community baby showers, educational classes, events, and more! Your knitting will make a difference in these precious early days of life. If you have questions about this period, would like to learn more, or have other parenting questions, please contact a local Prevention Council who is here to help!

Here is how to help::
Knit or crochet a bootie or hat. Need help finding a pattern? Visit here for pattern ideas.

Donate: To donate knitted booties and/or hats, please mail or drop them off at Maine Children's Trust located at 56 Leighton Rd., Augusta, ME 04086 on Mondays and Tuesdays between 8am to 3pm. Feel free to call ahead and let us know you are coming by.

Questions? Please email us at info@mechildrenstrust.org or call us at 207-623-5120.