Diaper Drive: Meet Our Dads

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Steve North

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Jamey Watson

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Manuel Varela

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John Ellis

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Jamaal Williams

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Marcus Smith

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Marcus

Mike Thomson

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Mike Thomson

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