California will lead the nation in providing free diapers to newborns at dozens of hospitals
- On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a first-in-the-nation program providing 400 free diapers to newborns at California hospitals before discharge, aiming to ease financial strain for families.
- Financial strain can lead parents to reuse diapers, potentially causing health issues like rashes and urinary tract infections. "The first days at home should be focused on love and connection, not stress about affording diapers," said Kim Johnson, the state's health secretary.
- During the program's first year, California will offer supplies at about 65 hospitals largely serving low-income patients, partnering with Baby2Baby to manufacture the diapers, Newsom said.
- Tennessee and Delaware became the first states to offer free diapers to families enrolled in Medicaid two years ago, positioning California's initiative as a broader effort to ease similar financial burdens.
- The state set aside $7.4 million in last year's budget to roll out the initiative, with this year's budget proposal including an additional $12.5 million for the upcoming fiscal year ending in June 2027.
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California launches program to provide free diapers for newborns
California is launching the first program in the nation that will provide free diapers to newborn babies. Here's how the state is making it happen. (AP Photo)
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