Bringing a newborn home is an exciting yet overwhelming experience, especially for first-time parents. The first six months are filled with learning, bonding, and adjusting to life with a baby. Having the right essentials can help make the transition smoother and ensure your little one is well-cared for. Here’s a comprehensive list of newborn must-haves for the first six months.

Diaper need is a widespread issue across the United States, affecting both rural and urban communities. While the struggle to afford diapers is a shared challenge, the factors contributing to diaper insecurity differ based on location. Rural families may face limited access to stores and resources, while urban families often contend with higher living costs and increased competition for aid. Understanding these differences is key to ensuring all families get the support they

For many parents, struggling to afford diapers is a harsh reality. Yet, despite the growing diaper need crisis, many families feel embarrassed or ashamed to ask for help. The stigma surrounding diaper assistance prevents parents from seeking the support they need, putting unnecessary stress on both parents and their babies. It’s time to break the stigma and ensure that every child has access to clean, dry diapers—because diaper need is not a personal failure; it’s a public he

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