West Chester, Pa (March 26, 2026) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta’s West Chester office is now collecting diapers and other new baby supplies for the Maternal and Child Health Consortium.
Donations of new diapers in all sizes, as well as other new baby supplies such as wipes, onesies, bottles, bibs, burp cloths, hats, socks, and bath supplies, are appreciated.
“Parents of infants and young children know that it seems like you can never have enough diapers on hand, and the costs can add up, especially in today’s economy,” said Comitta, who serves on the Senate Aging and Youth Committee. “If you are able, please consider donating to help ensure that babies and toddlers have the essential sanitary and health supplies they need to grow and thrive.”
Items can be dropped off Monday through Friday at either Senator Comitta’s West Chester District Office building at 17 E. Gay Street in downtown West Chester from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or the Maternal and Child Health Consortium at 1475 Phoenixville Pike, Suite 12, West Chester, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The average newborn baby uses 8-12 diapers a day and up to 84 diapers in a week. However, according to the National Baby Diaper Network:
- Nearly half of U.S. families struggle to afford diapers.
- About 25% of those families reported missing work because they didn’t have enough extra diapers to give to childcare facilities.
- Since the pandemic, the price of diapers has reportedly increased 48%, costing families as much as $1,000 a year per child.
That may lead some parents to stretch diaper usage and not change their babies as often as they would like. Clean diapers and baby supplies are essential for raising healthy babies and preventing infections, discomfort, and diaper rash.
Donated diapers and baby supplies will be distributed to families at the Third Annual Community Baby Shower set for Friday, May 8, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gordon Early Literacy Center in Coatesville.
For more information about MCHC and how you can help support mothers, children, and families in Chester County, visit ccmchc.org.
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