Thank you Little Apple Doulas for the donation of 3,300 diapers from 2016 Spring Diaper Drive 2016!

Diaper need is real in every community and we hope to make a big impact on this need for the Manhattan area. Up to 30% of families report difficulty in supplying enough diapers for their babies.

A lack of diapers can lead to:
•   Babies being left in wet diapers for long periods of time that may cause diaper rashes, open sores, and UTIs, which can mean more doctor visits and higher medical costs.
•   Babies left in wet diapers cry more, and babies who cry more are at higher risk of abuse and Shaken Baby Syndrome. Parents of crying babies may suffer from depression more often.
•   Parents not attending work due to many daycare programs requiring the parent to provide the appropriate daily amount of diapers.
•   Parents suffering from lack of confidence due to inability to meet their children's needs

Diapers are not covered under Federal SNAP benefits, and cloth diapering is often not an option due to lack of access to washers, hot water, or rules at laundering facilities.