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health-policy18 days ago•2 min saved

California launches first US program giving free diapers to every newborn

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.

via The Guardian|

#baby2baby #california #diapers

policy18 days ago•6 min saved

California kicks off state diaper program delivering 400 free diapers to every newborn

California launches Golden State Start, a first‑in‑the‑nation program with Baby2Baby to give every newborn in participating hospitals 400 free diapers at discharge, aided by bulk state purchasing; initial rollout prioritizes hospitals serving many Medi‑Cal patients, with plans to expand and explore lowering diaper costs via CalRx.

via California State Portal | CA.gov|

#baby2baby #california #calrx

society18 days ago•3 min saved

California unveils first-in-the-nation free diaper program for newborns

California will begin a first-in-the-nation program providing about 400 free diapers per newborn at hospital discharge, starting in 65–75 hospitals that serve many low-income families, with expansion statewide later. The diapers are produced by Baby2Baby under the Golden State Start label, funded by about $7.4 million in the prior budget and $12.5 million proposed for the 2027 fiscal year. The initiative aims to ease the ongoing cost of diapers (roughly $100 per month per child) and follows other California measures to support families.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#baby2baby #california #diapers

business2 years ago•1 min saved

"Japanese Diaper Maker Shifts Focus to Adult Nappies Amid Declining Birth Rates"

Oji Holdings, a diaper manufacturer in Japan, will stop producing infant diapers in the country due to declining birth rates and will transition to producing diapers for older people, as the demand for adult diapers has surpassed that of infant diapers for over a decade. With Japan's elderly population using more diapers than infants, the company plans to focus on businesses with high profitability and growth potential, including products for older people, while expanding infant diaper production in Malaysia and Indonesia where demand is expected to grow.

via Newser|

#aging-population #birth-rate #business

humanitarian-crisis2 years ago•4 min saved

"Scarcity and Struggle: The Perils of Parenthood in Gaza"

The war between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers has led to a humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, causing severe shortages of baby formula and diapers. Parents are resorting to inadequate or unsafe alternatives, such as feeding infants solid foods, due to the lack of essential supplies. The situation is further exacerbated by skyrocketing prices, limited aid deliveries, and poor sanitary conditions, putting infants and young children at high risk of malnutrition and preventable death. The United Nations' children's agency UNICEF has highlighted the urgent need for more aid to address the colossal needs of children in Gaza.

via The Associated Press|

#baby-formula #diapers #gaza-strip

humanitarian-crisis2 years ago•4 min saved

"Desperate Struggle: Scarcity of Baby Supplies and Birth Challenges in Gaza"

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza's Hamas rulers has led to a humanitarian crisis in the besieged Gaza Strip, with severe shortages of baby formula and diapers. Parents are resorting to feeding their infants solid foods that may be harmful, while others are using inadequate or unsafe alternatives due to unaffordable prices and scarcity. The lack of basic necessities, compounded by restricted aid deliveries and dire living conditions, has left displaced Palestinians, especially children, vulnerable to illness and malnutrition, with the UN warning of an imminent risk of famine.

via ABC News|

#baby-formula #diapers #gaza-strip

education2 years ago•2 min saved

Diaper-wearing trend among school kids concerns teachers in Switzerland.

Teachers in Switzerland are complaining about an increasing number of students wearing diapers to school, including 11-year-olds, because they have not been potty trained. Many parents are avoiding the training session, and some children have become so accustomed to wearing diapers that they lose interest in transitioning out of them. Educators are encouraging parents to potty train their children before they enroll in school. While some children with medical conditions have limited options, teachers are tired of dealing with students who still wear diapers in school and expect the educators to change them.

via New York Post |

#diapers #education #parents