Due to unexpected construction delays, Mothers Helping Mothers will be closed Thursday evening and Friday for donations and client appointments. If you had an appointment scheduled, please check your text messages and email for important updates and rescheduling information.

Safe Sleep

Safe Sleep Program

Every baby deserves a safe place to sleep.

Through our Safe Sleep Program, we educate all of our clients on safe sleep practices through classes & resources. We also provide pack-and-plays, and specialized support for homeless families to ensure babies in our community are protected and cared for.

Safe Sleep Resource Videos

Learn how to safely keep babies warm during sleep while also reducing the risk of sleep-related death. Representatives from Safe to Sleep® and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) discuss evidence on overheating, SIDS, and sleep-related death; clearing the crib; using of wearable blankets; and the recent AAP Task Force recommendation to keep babies’ heads uncovered when indoors.

Presented by Lela V Sport

Join us for the 2nd Annual Community in Motion!

Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Sarasota Polo Club

We are paused for store donations until Friday, Feb. 27th due to construction.

Vote for Best Local Nonprofit until Wed. 2/4 @ Midnight

Votes can be cast once per day!

*You do NOT need an appointment to request assistance for resources, referrals, or emergencies. Click the Assistance Request link to reach us for those issues.

Quick Rules for Shopping Appointments

You will be able to book your appointment after you’ve scrolled down.

Who Can Be a Client

  • Must live in Sarasota or Manatee County

  • Have custody of children under 18 or be pregnant (must bring proof of children/pregnancy at your first visit only)

  • Pregnant? Shopping for baby items starts 60 days before due date only

  • Bring ID/passport to each appointment

About Your Visit

  • Appointment required (no walk-ins)

  • Shop once every 4 months

  • Only you, spouse, and registered children may shop (no guests)

  • 40 minutes per visit to shop

  • Item limits apply — shop for your family only

  • Free childcare is provided on most days

Baby Items – New Baby Items are only provided 60 days before delivery date!

  • New Clients book an appointment and shop can shop within 60 days of delivery. 

  • Returning Clients – If you’re within 60 days of your due date, and it’s not time to return, you can book an appointment for just ‘Baby Only Items’. If it’s been 4+ months since your last visit, just schedule a regular appointment to shop the whole store plus get your baby items.

  •  The special Baby Only Items appointment won’t affect regular clients scheduled return date.  

Appointments & Cancellations

  • Returning too early? Your appointment will be canceled & you will need to reschedule

  • Times available every 15 minutes – Book only one slot on your desired day

  • Enter name exactly as it is on your ID + correct email/phone

  • No Show Policy: 1 free miss. After that, a missed appointment will be counted as a visit and you won’t be able to return for 4 more months.

  • Click here to cancel or reschedule your existing appointment.  

👇 Click below to book your appointment once you’ve read the full policy.

Text "RESOURCES" to 941-953-7572 to connect with community resources in Sarasota & Manatee counties