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by Help a Mother Out
Help a Mother Out® works to improve baby and family well being by increasing access to diapers for families in need.
A family’s access to a reliable supply of clean diapers reduces the risk of infectious disease outbreaks, improves baby’s health and comfort, and enables baby’s participation in early care and education programs. Our vision is a day when every baby has a healthy supply of diapers.
WHY DIAPERS MATTER
Diapers cost between $80 and $100 per month. That’s $2,850 to diaper one child with regular changes until potty training–a huge expense for the over 5 million low-income families with young children living in the U.S. today. Public assistance programs like food stamps don’t cover diapers. Diapers give mothers and babies a chance.
WHY DIAPERS MATTER
Diapers cost between $80 and $100 per month. That’s $2,850 to diaper one child with regular changes until potty training–a huge expense for the over 5 million low-income families with young children living in the U.S. today. Public assistance programs like food stamps don’t cover diapers. Diapers give mothers and babies a chance.
- Health and Well-Being - If a family can’t afford diapers, a baby may spend extended periods of time in a soiled or even re-used diaper. This can lead to serious health problems for baby and disease outbreaks for entire communities.
- Access to Education - A supply of clean diapers is required to attend most childcare programs. So without diapers, toddlers don’t get a fair start in their education.
- Self-Sufficiency - When toddlers can’t go to childcare programs, adults remain under-employed. Something so basic as a diaper can actually have a big impact on a family’s ability to become financially self-sufficient.