4 Ways You Can Support Parents and Babies This Holiday Season
This post was sponsored by Huggies.
Did you know that 1 in 3 U.S. families struggle to provide diapers for their children?
That means you most likely have a friend or acquaintance who, at one point, has had difficulty keeping their littlest ones in the diapers they need. An extremely stressful thing, especially during the holidays.
During this season, when we’re all on the lookout for ways to give, why not support moms and dads in our community with a tangible, every day need – like diapers! That’s what Huggies is doing (all year round, in fact!) through their partnership with the National Diaper Bank Network. After becoming a founding sponsor of this non-profit organization, Huggies has been a catalyst in increasing awareness of diaper need while supporting diaper banks nationwide. In addition, through the No Baby Unhugged program, they have donated 200 million diapers and wipes —- in just six years! That’s a lot of diapers in not a lot of time, Go Huggies! But, as you know, parents use diapers in abundance and many parents could still use a helping hand when it comes to diapering their babies. That’s where you and I come in. We can help!
Here are four ways you can creatively gift diapers to those who need them most this Christmas …
Find Diapers To Give
Do you have diapers tucked in spare closets around your home? Are too small ones hidden in around somewhere? Probably! Clean out those spaces and donate diapers that don’t fit your own child. A little one out their will be so appreciative!
When at The Store
Do things magically land in your cart while you’re browsing at the store? Things you need, things you want, things your toddler tosses in and you don’t discover until checkout? It happens to me often enough! Next time I go though, I’m going to intentionally add a pack or two of diapers to my cart so I can donate them. Retailers have diaper deals frequently too so I bet I can even catch some on a sale!
Host a Holiday Playdate
Every mom or dad needs a good excuse to get together with friends! Why not plan a casual play date in December and ask each attendee to bring a pack of diapers so you can collectively give to a diaper bank? Mention the idea of bringing too small diapers they may have stashed or picking something up on their next shopping spree. The more diapers, the merrier! You could even merge it with a cookie swap, white elephant, or ornament exchange if you wanted. This is a wonderful way for our kids to be active participants in giving during the holidays. They may not fully understand this year, but seeing you give will grow the same spirit within their hearts.
Create a Christmas Wish List
My youngest was born in September and everyone is asking what is on his Christmas list. My response, “Um … nothing!” My little boy has no needs and his two older brothers hand down every piece of clothing and toy he could dream of. If your child is living in abundance too, tell family members that you’d like diapers to donate on your baby’s behalf this Christmas. This way, they’ll have something to wrap up and bring to the holiday gathering and your little one will have something to excitedly unwrap. It’s the best of both of worlds!
Now, how to get the diapers you gather, buy, and receive into the hands and onto the bottoms of those who need them most? It’s easy! Simply reach out to your local diaper bank. You can also email [email protected] for help finding one or search their member directory at www.nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/members/.
Jamie, a mom of four, who has received a diaper donation in the past says, “I can say with 100% honesty that the gift of diapers is one of the greatest gifts that parents can receive.” Let this holiday season prompt you to give the tangible gift of diapers. It isn’t fancy, but it’s necessary and will alleviate so much stress and worry from fellow parents. Often, one of the best ways we can support other moms and dads is through a tangible hug – a real one or a gift that represents one. A hug says I care about you and a gift of Huggies says I understand that we’re on the same journey of parenthood.
Huggies – the fastest growing diaper brand in U.S. hospitals – believes deeply in the Power of Hugs, which is why every diaper and wipe is inspired by a parent’s embrace. The Huggies No Baby Unhugged program helps ensure all babies get the hugs they need to thrive by supporting hugging programs in hospitals and donating diapers across the country. Learn how you can help at Huggies.com/NoBabyUnhugged. #HuggiesCouncil #ad
I would give the gift of diapers if I can find a good deal with coupons that would make the diapers almost free or gift the family coupons for diapers. I prefer the idea of cooking meals for the family so that the parents can rest
All of my neighbors know that I do Infant foster care. During the hurricane when the stores and interstates were closed, they all new they could come to me for supplies. Even today, I have diapers for anyone that needs them!
I can def. look for extra diapers that I have to donate and ask friends and family to do the same.
How I help is by giving away clothes and toys my kids grow out of! I love these ideas I’ve had someone give me diapers their kid grew out of which helped !so that is the one I would do out of these is donate diapers!
I love these ideas and have already done most of them to help patents in need of diapers. I have gathered old diapers that my kids have out grown and given to a mother in need. I also used cloth diapers and once my kids were potty trained have given all of those to two different mothers in need that wanted to use cloth diapers.
I love the idea of adding a pack or 2 to the cart during each grocery trip.
Great tips to help out in this small big way.
Id love to donate diapers ! thats a basic need that so many care givers struggle to provide
These are really amazing ideas. I love gifting diapers!
So often I see people able to coupon diapers like crazy, would be a good way to contribute!
I think donating diapers is a great idea!!!
i’d donate diapers , i have a 2 month old and know how many moms go thru,
I would love to do this
We just spent the morning volunteering at our local diaper bank. They do such great work and every kid deserves clean diapers! I also donate through my company so that they match my donations.
I would donate diapers, I’m having a baby in May and I know how important diapers are
Donating diapers is a wonderful way to do something kind for others this holiday season.
I’d like to gift boxes of diapers that I stocked up and my baby has outgrown to new moms in my neighborhood.
I think that donating outgrown diapers is a great idea!
Great article
Love the idea of just adding an extra pack or two to the cart when you’re at the grocery!
I am going to intentionally add a pack or two of diapers to my cart so I can donate them
We pretty much cloth diaper but nightime in disposables. I have thought about telling people a pack of diapers for my son for Christmas but did not think it too kosher. Now reading this, I think I can.
Holiday play dates !! And definitely donating diapers is a great idea ????
Donating outgrown diapers!
I just love this–what a good cause! I would definitely consider grabbing a couple packs at the store too…it’s a really simple but great thing to do…especially when you consider the things that we don’t need that we probably have spent money on just in the last week!
Donate diapers. It I love the holiday play date idea
I’m going to ask my mom friends to collect their extra diapers
find diapers to give
Were almost about done with potty training! Great idea to donate to others.
Love the idea of a holiday play date! I’m going to do that!
I will donate diapers. That is a great thing to do.
That’s so kind! I actually have a stash of cloth diapers that have been passed to me from other friends from their friends and so on – they’re great because when I’m through with them I’ll be able to give them to someone else to use too! Definitely think hosting a playdate would be awesome (and do-able) for me <3
Love the idea of donating diapers and hosting a holiday playdate! It’s true, they really need diapers more than anything!
I will donate diapers and food through my kids school. I will also host a holiday play date, sounds like fun!
I would Host a Holiday Playdate, sounds like a good time for my kids too!
I have tons of diapers in smaller sizes tucked away. I’m definitely going to find a shelter or needy family.
I always clean out my closets and pantry and donate whatever I can .
Offer to watch kids so mom can get some time, whether to sleep or catch up on chores or run errands or go to medical appointments.
Buy diapers to donate. Same with wipes. Also gift cards.
Or go to someone’s house and clean their house and do their laundry while mom tends to newborn or rowdy toddlers.
Buy some games or activity stuff for the kids so they can give mom some rest.
I would LOVE to donate diapers. I’ve been in that situation where I wasnt sure if I could get a package of diapers because we were so low on funds. It sucks, and makes you feel miserable so, helping those in need even if it’s just a simple as donating diapers. DO it!
I’ve found diapers in my house that I can give to some new parents.
We cloth diaper, but somehow end up with a few disposables here and there. I’m definitely going to donate them now!
I gave all my cloth diapers to my neighbor. Give my 4 yr olds gently used clothes to a friends daughter. To be honest, I have never thought to donate diapers to charity. I will have to keep that in mind. Most times, I grab and angel off the angel tree.
I would consider heading up a diaper drive at my church or some sort of Baby Essentials Fubdraiser this Holiday Season. It would be a blessing to bless others.
id love to donate diapers that my daughter grew out of before she could use them
My daughter is now potty trained, so I plan to donate the diapers we don’t need anymore.
Sam’s Club does great deals on diapers. Super easy to get one for me and one to donate!
I definitely donate when I can!
I have diapers to donate!
Definitely donating diapers! We have donated cloth diapers in the past through The Rebecca Foundation.
After my first son i tried to donate all of my sons diapers. I’m pregnant now so i will keep some of this stuff in mind after new baby is here !
I will keep this in mind when we are done using the cloth diapers. I did donate to the hurricane victims Diaper funds this past year.
I spend a lot on diapers for my little guy and try to time it so I don’t end up with a lot extra. I usually give away the diapers that my son has out grown to my church or local woman’s shelter.
I will be donating some diapers that we did not get a chance to use.
This is such a great idea. I know I spend $75 a month on diapers for our little man and so many families can barely afford that. If they can afford it at all.
I’ll definitely gather up my too small diapers and donate them. I’d also like to buy some to donate along with clothes and toys.
I will have a newborn any day now to add to a 2 year old, 3 1/2 year old, and 13 year old. So not sure I’ll be doing much this year but in a regular year I’d consider all of them.
We donate diapers annually at our school during the Christmas season.
Great idea, sometimes you forget about donating when you are so busy at home. Great reminder!
I have a 4 month old. I have a some stacked away in the closet. I don’t need them but would be glad to donate.
I have diapers at the house I can give of Sizes we are no longer using
Great Idea especially this time of year.
I’ve been holding onto to my diapers. I’ll just give them out.
These are so helpful! I will be donating all the extra diapers I have left over.
We give to the pregnancy center in town.
I will have to share this info with my daughter to pay-it-forward.
That’s an amazing donation. Diapers are a necessity and cost a small fortune!
I donate diapers and gentle used clothing
nice article.
would love to donate diapers, great idea!
Great ideas ! I am planning on donating all the diapers I got received since I am cloth diapering !
Love the host a holiday play date idea!
I donate my unused too-small diapers to a food pantry.
I love the host a holiday play date idea
I love the host a holiday play date idea!
Diapers is the best gift to give. Theyre expensive and you can never have too many
So awesome!
Unfortunately I can’t do any of these things because our family is part of the 1 in 3 🙁
Great tips! I love the donate diapers when your kids grow out of them.
Love the idea of donating diapers. I’m hoping to have no more in diapers soon so great idea for the extras leftover.
The holiday playdate parry is a great idea!
I love the Host a Holiday Playdate idea!
I think buying diapers to donate is an awesome idea. There are always sales on and numerous coupons to use to save on these items. If there isn’t a diaper bank near, there are always shelters, etc. to donate them to that can help get them to those in need.
I like the donating baby goods to the the woman’s shelter.
I love the idea of donating diapers that dont fit anymore. I think familys struggle to pay for diapers and Similac.
Oh my gosh I love Huggies and this is just another reason why. Thank you for putting this list together and I will be doing the When at the store on the list! It will be so easy and there is always a good bargain to be had and it will help out families in need!
I love the Christmas wish list idea!!!!!
Prepare yourself with things you can do during the trip like coloring books, pack with time to avoid going crazy, comfortable clothes and food not to buy along the way.
I find my babies left over too small diapers and give them to one of my friends for her kid thats a little younger than my own. She’s having a hard time financially getting enough diapers for her lo so I help out that way.
In my circles, a holiday playdate with diaper donations is perfect, or donating goods to the local woman’s shelter.