Diaper need is a silent crisis affecting nearly 1 in 2 U.S. families with young children. It refers to the lack of a sufficient supply of diapers to keep a baby or toddler clean, dry, and healthy. For low-income parents, the inability to afford enough diapers can lead to severe consequences—including child health risks, maternal stress, and barriers to work and childcare.

Diaper need—the lack of sufficient diapers to keep an infant or child clean, dry, and healthy—is a significant yet often overlooked issue affecting families across the United States. According to the National Diaper Bank Network, nearly 1 in 2 U.S. families struggle to afford enough diapers for their children (https://nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/the-need/). This pervasive problem not only impacts the health and well-being of infants but also places substantial stress on par