California launches first US program giving free diapers to every newborn
TL;DR
California will provide 400 free diapers per newborn at hospital discharge through a first-in-the-nation program, initially at 65–75 hospitals serving many low-income families, with plans to expand statewide. Funded by about $7.4 million last year and $12.5 million proposed for the coming year, the diapers are produced by Baby2Baby under the Golden State Start label. Medicaid does not cover newborn diapers, making this a key relief for families facing roughly $100/month diaper costs.
- California becomes first state to provide a month of free diapers to all newborns The Guardian
- Governor Newsom launches first-in-the-nation program providing free diapers for all new parents California State Portal | CA.gov
- California launches program providing free diapers for new parents KTLA
- California Babies Are Getting a Free Diaper Stash at Birth Business Insider
- California hospitals will soon provide free diapers to newborns thanks to new state program Los Angeles Times
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