Urge your members of Congress to sign on as co-sponsors of the End Diaper Need Act of 2023! TAKE ACTION

Hey there,

Something absolutely stinks right now - and it’s the high cost of diapers.

Right now in our country, one-in-four working parents and caregivers are dealing with “Diaper Need” – meaning a lack of access to affordable diapers – and as a result have missed work or school because they did not have money to buy enough diapers to keep their babies clean, dry and healthy at childcare. [1] Missing work and losing money means parents have even less money to buy diapers. THAT IS ONE VICIOUS CYCLE AND WE NEED TO BREAK IT.

→ Urge your members of Congress TODAY to sign on as co-sponsors of the End Diaper Need Act of 2023!

What’s happening? First, let’s start with the basics: Diapers are a hugely important part of a baby’s health and safety and most childcare centers mandate disposable diapers for hygiene reasons. Babies need regular changes to stay clean, dry, and healthy and reduce the risk of infections, diaper rash and other significant health problems. For an average week of childcare parents need to provide 30-40 diapers, per child! [2]

Diaper Need is a growing public health issue that leaves parents unable to afford enough diapers to keep their infant or child clean, dry, and healthy. It absolutely does not have to be this way!

The End Diaper Need Act of 2023 was introduced in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives just a few weeks ago! [3][4] These pieces of legislation would help to alleviate the burden of Diaper Need, by investing $200 million each fiscal year from 2024 through 2027 to fund the expansion and scaling of programs addressing diaper need and improving the health and wellbeing of infants, toddlers, and families across the country.

The legislation also defines diapers as “medically necessary,” allowing families to purchase diapers through health savings accounts and HRAs! [5] This is HUGE for families!

→ Working families are on the crappiest ride and we need it to stop! Sign on now to help end Diaper Need.

The bottom line is that parents should not have to miss work because they cannot afford diapers. Diapers are absolutely essential to a baby’s physical and emotional wellbeing and for families’ economic security.

Ending Diaper Need promotes better health outcomes for children and better economic outcomes for their families. The End Diaper Need Act will substantially reduce Diaper Need and allow parents to continue providing for their families. Don’t forget to tell your members of Congress TODAY to support the End Diaper Need Act of 2023!

After you sign on, please take a moment to share this action link with friends, on social media, and more because the more of us who take action; the faster we’ll make change.

Together we are a powerful voice,

Taylor, Ruth, Kristin and the whole MomsRising.org & MamásConPoder Team

P.S. - Have you ever missed work or school because you could not afford enough diapers for childcare drop off? Share your story here.

References:

[1] The NDBN Diaper Check
[2] Diaper Dilemma: Low-Income Families Face High Costs And Limited Supplies Of An Essential Good
[3] S.2879 - End Diaper Need Act of 2023
[4] H.R.5644 - End Diaper Need Act of 2023
[5] Duckworth-Cramer End Diaper Need Act of 2023

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