In the United States, one in three families struggles to provide enough diapers for their babies. This often-overlooked crisis affects more than just a baby’s comfort—it impacts health, hygiene, and a parent’s ability to work.

Diaper need is a hidden crisis impacting child health, parental well-being, and economic stability. Discover why access to diapers is a public health and social justice issue—and how you can help families thrive.

Diapers are more than a parenting essential—they are a public health necessity. Yet millions of families in the United States face diaper need, lacking the resources to provide an adequate supply of clean diapers for their babies.

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