Urgent Need: 1 in 2 U.S. Families Face Diaper Need

A new study by the National Diaper Bank Network shows that nearly half – 47% – of U.S. families with young children struggle to afford enough diapers to keep their children clean, dry and healthy. This is a significant increase – 14% – in diaper need since the first study conducted on diaper need in 2010. Read more: NDBN Diaper Check 2023

Diaper need is a public health crisis, and unfortunately these findings come as no surprise to ShareBaby. A study of families who received diapers July 2021 through April 2022 from ShareBaby examined the impact of diaper need locally. 89% of families receiving diapers from ShareBaby are working and still unable to purchase an adequate supply of diapers.

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