The Facts
- 1 out of every 4 babies born in Kent County is born into poverty. (This number has just recently increased.)
- Safety net programs, such as W.I.C. and food stamps, do NOT cover the costs of diapers.
- Most childcare centers do not accept cloth diapers, and parents must supply a steady stream of disposable diapers. Furthermore, many families have limited access to laundry facilities and many coin-op laundry facilities cannot allow cloth diapers for health reasons.
- An adequate supply of disposable diapers can cost up to $75 per month.
- Babies need 6-10 diapers a day
Facts from Huggies Every Little Bottom
The Impacts
- Many babies are often forced to spend the entire day or longer in a single diaper, because the family cannot afford to buy an adequate supply.
- Inadequate diaper changing increases the risk of numerous health problems.
- Studies show a baby crying from being in a soiled diaper for a prolonged period of time is at a greater risk of physical abuse by the caregiver.



