A tiny size appropriate bracelet is included in each infant bereavement package. If you plan to make bracelets, please click on the links below to find the supplies we prefer for these bracelets.
Colors Needed:
Use white or ivory pearl beads. For the crystal beads, pale pink, pale blue or clear are appropriate. We need equal numbers of gender specific and gender neutral colors.
Sizes Needed:
The biggest need is for the less than 1lb, 1-1.5lb, 2-3lb, 3-5lb sizes. We need those sizes in equal numbers. We are overstocked with the 6-8 lb and 9-11 lb bracelets.
Crafting Guidelines:
Use 3mm white or ivory pearl beads for the less than 1lb, 1-1.5lb, and 2-3lb sizes
Use 3mm clear, pale pink or pale blue crystal bead for the less than 1lb, 1-1.5lb, and 2-3lb sizes
Use 4mm white or ivory pearl beads for the 3-5lb, 6-8lb, and 9-11lb sizes
Use 4mm clear, pale pink, or pale blue crystal beads for the 3-5lb, 6-8lb, and 9-11lb size
Use clear 5mm stretch elastic bead thread
Charms that are less than 10mm work best - these are our favorite charms - tiny feet, butterfly
If you do not use the correct size bead, it will affect the size of the bracelet.
Make sure you tie the elastic in 3 square knots - a total of 6 knots, to secure it.
When sending bracelets, please separate the sizes into separate baggies and write the size on the outside of the baggie.
Please use the following pattern:
Infant Memento Bracelet
Page reviewed/updated: 12/31/19