A diaper dilemma in poor communities and inner cities

August 4, 2015

Many parents are struggling to pay for rent and food and cannot afford the high cost of diapers

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A diaper dilemma in poor communities and inner cities

Diapers at inner-city convenience stores can cost two or three times as much as at large retailers. As a result, some babies in poor families can spend a day or longer in one diaper, potentially leading to health risks.


 

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