At Babies and Beyond, our mission revolves around actively supporting families within Madison and Dane County. We understand the challenges of caring for newborns and infants, especially regarding essential supplies like diapers. We have established a dedicated free diaper bank in Madison to address this, which is pivotal in our community support initiatives.
Each month, our diaper bank becomes a hub of activity, collecting and distributing thousands of free diapers. This effort is not just about providing Madison with free diapers; it’s about easing the burden on families, ensuring they have one less thing to worry about in their parenting journey.
Madison Diaper Bank Services
Dane County Diaper Bank
Central to our operations at Babies and Beyond is our Dane County Diaper Bank, a critical component of our Sharing Center. This service is open to the public and specifically designed to assist anyone needing diapers.
We welcome families to visit our Sharing Center once per month, where they can receive a complimentary bundle of diapers, alleviating some of the financial pressures associated with purchasing these essential items. We encourage interested individuals to view the Sharing Center guidelines for more detailed information on how to get free diapers in Madison.
Diaper Bank Partners
Understanding that not all families can reach us physically, we have partnered with community organizations to have case workers pick up and deliver supplies to those who need them. These collaborations enable us to expand our reach and ensure that free diapers are accessible to a broader segment of the Madison-area community.
By working with these partners, we strive to identify and assist families who might otherwise miss out on crucial support. Our goal is both to meet the immediate needs of these families and also to foster a sense of community and shared responsibility in caring for the youngest and most vulnerable.
Diaper Need in Wisconsin
The term “diaper need” refers to the serious problem of getting babies a sufficient supply of disposable diapers to remain clean, dry and healthy.
$70-90
for families to buy a one‑month supply of diapers for one baby
1 in 2
families experience diaper need
42%
of young children in Wisconsin live in low‑income families
Impact of Diaper Need
Diapers cannot be bought with food stamps nor are they covered by WIC. There are 0 federal government programs that provide assistance for diapers, adding an even greater strain on low-income families.
Without adequate diapers, parents make do without or stretch their minimal supply by leaving babies in dirty diapers longer or reusing diapers. Longer times in dirty diapers can lead to severe diaper rash and other health problems for children.
Babies without diapers often cannot be left with a childcare provider. Without childcare, parents are unable to go to work or school resulting in more parental stress and more tense, less nurturing home environments. Parents miss an average of four days of work a month due to diaper needs.
National Diaper Bank Network Member
The Babies & Beyond Diaper Bank in Dane County is the first member of the National Diaper Bank Network to serve this area since 2013. Our partnership with NDBN provides valuable assistance and makes us eligible for bulk orders and large diaper donations through Huggies’ Project Hug Campaign.
Partner with Us
We seek sponsors who are committed to collaborative work and can help #EndDiaperNeed in our community
Why Sponsor?
- Expand and strengthen our community outreach: Help us continue to ensure that diapers are available to all who seek our assistance. Our membership with the National Diaper Bank Network allows us to purchase diapers in bulk and stretch your dollars.
- Help meet the basic needs of families: When basic needs are met, families can focus on more complex tasks of emotional, social or physical development. Being a sponsor help strengthen our community.
To apply to become a sponsor, email director@babiesandbeyondwi.org.
Support the Diaper Bank In Dane County
Host Diaper Drives
We depend on donations of diapers to keep our Diaper Bank in Dane County stocked.
Help us by hosting a diaper drive!
DiaperDash
Our annual DiaperDash 5k Run/Walk raises awareness and funds for our Diaper Bank. We host it at the end of September to help kick off “Diaper Need Awareness Week.”