Did you know:

• Infants require approximately 12 diapers per day and toddlers need 8.
• It can cost over $100 per month for an adequate supply of diapers.
• Government programs, including food stamps and WIC do not cover any portion of the cost of diapers.
• An inadequate supply of diapers may result in a baby spending the entire day in a single diaper, increasing the risk of health problems including diaper rash and hepatitis.
• A baby crying non-stop from being in a soiled diaper for a prolonged period of time is more likely to be a victim of abuse.
• Low income parents cannot take advantage of free or subsidized childcare if they cannot afford to leave a day’s supply of disposable diapers at the childcare center. If parents cannot access childcare, then they are less likely to attend work or school on a consistent basis, leading to increased economic instability and a continuation of the cycle of poverty