The Facts:

• One in three American families are in diaper need - they struggle to provide diapers for their babies.

• Families have to cut back on basic needs, including food, utilities like heat or electricity, or child care in order to provide diapers.

• Public resources are limited as food assistance programs like food stamps and WIC focus solely on food and nutrition, and do not cover diapers.

The Impact:

• In poor and low-income families a baby can spend a day or longer in one diaper, leading to potential health and abuse risks.

• Parents who cannot afford to leave disposable diapers at child care often leave the workforce until their children are out of diapers.

• Without enough diapers for routine changes, parents feel distressed and find the job of parenting more stressful.