
Why Diapers?
- Healthier Happier Babies
- Equals Less Stressed Parents
- Equals Less Child Abuse and Neglect
- 1 in 3 U.S. moms reports suffering from diaper need.
- Diaper need is lack of sufficient supply diaper to keep an infant or toddler dry & healthy.
- A typical baby needs 8-12 diapers a day can be up to $120 a month.
- Diapers are not covered by social welfare systems like WIC or food stamps.
- 5.3 million children under 3 live in poor or low income homes.
- Families are sometimes forced to use one diaper a day for their babies.
- These babies can experience diaper rash, infections, and other health problems.
- Babies who cry excessively are the most likely to be victims of shaken baby syndrome.
- Mothers who are not able to provide an adequate supply of diapers feel guilt, anxiety, and an increased level of stress.
- Diaper banks help meet diaper need by providing diaper to nearly one million infants and toddler