WHY DIAPERS?
No assistance programs pay for or provide diapers!
That includes WIC, SNAP, and Medicare because they are considered a “Hygiene Item."
DID YOU KNOW?
The newest KIDS COUNT report (released June 2026) ranks Ohio:
27th overall for child well-being
27th in Economic Well-Being
26th in Health
DIAPER REALITIES
A baby needs 8-10 diapers a day. That's about 3,650 diapers a year.
A family can spend around $80–$100 each month just to keep one baby in diapers.
Most laundromats and day care centers do not accept cloth diapers.
Diapers cannot be purchased with SNAP benefits.
Families experiencing diaper need are more likely to experience food insecurity, housing instability, and maternal stress.
WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN?
When families run short of diapers, children may spend extended periods of time in dirty diapers, or in more extreme cases, they may need to clean, dry, and re-use disposable diapers.
This can lead to severe diaper rash and other health issues.
Families that lack an adequate supply of diapers for their babies are more likely to report symptoms of depression and anxiety.
