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Sunday, May 30, 2021

Crosslake Ideal Lions diaper drive gathers roughly 6,000 diapers - Pine and Lakes Echo Journal

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The Crosslake Ideal Lions' diaper drive gathered nearly 5,900 children's diapers, 450 adult diapers, 50 packages of wipes and $400 in cash or check donations.

The event ran for 2 1/2 weeks with drop-off locations throughout the community. Donations were delivered to both the Mid-Minnesota Women's Center and the Tri-County Community Action Program in Brainerd.

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Saturday, May 29, 2021

Japanese Company Transforms Used Diapers Into Electricity - Intelligent Living

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The United Nations predicts that one in every six individuals worldwide will be over 65 years old by 2050. Today, Japan is home to the world’s most senior population. According to government data, one in three Japanese in 2033 will be over 65 years old and represent nearly 40% of the country’s total population by 2060.

A recent report states that Japan currently produces around 23.5 billion paper diapers per year, of which 8.4 billion are for adults in nursing homes and clinics. All of these diapers end up going to waste after use.

To reduce the number of waste humans produce each day, Japanese inventor Yukihiro Kimura has developed a new machine that can transform diaper waste into energy. In 2004, Kimura came up with the idea to create the technology. Six years later, his company built the machine and named it SFD-2000.

Japanese Company Transforms Used Diapers Into Electricity — The SFD-2000. (Credit: Super Faiths)

Kimura, the Founder and CEO of Super Faiths told the DW media:

The idea came when I understood that diapers are treated as burnable waste. That meant that we could use them as fuel. The idea drove the improvement of the company.

The machines can turn adult diapers used in clinics, families, and nursing homes into clean fuel with virtually no odor. Discarded diapers go through an aging, drying, and heating cycle that kills off any germs. The resulting material is pellets, which are then sent to biomass boilers to produce electricity or heat water.

Since used diapers produce tons of ecological waste, Japanese organizations are devising better strategies to sorting debris and creating energy. Super Faiths’ SFD-2000 can each treat approximately 600 kilograms of used diapers daily to generate power.

Among Japan’s many ethical qualities is the way of thinking called mottainai (“nothing to waste”), in which materials are assessed and reused accordingly. The SFD System lives up to this by transforming waste into energy.

Watch an overview of the process in the video below.

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‘Diaper Debacle’: Families Brace For Price Hike Due To Supply Chain Disruption - CBS Denver

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DENVER (CBS4) – Diapers are a major cost for families and soon a manufacturing issue may prompt companies to raise their prices.

“I don’t know what I would do without diapers,” said Caroline Keller, who welcomed a baby boy just three weeks ago. “We’re in this diaper debacle, the regular ones work the best, as far as no blowouts, the cloth ones are the bulkiest.”

Finding out which diaper brand to stick with is a work in progress. Keller wants the most sustainable and environmentally friendly option, but feels for other moms when considering the cost.

“I think who’s really going to be the victim are the babies,” she said.

Nielsen, a market research firm, estimates diaper prices have increased 9% in the last year. CBS4 gauged some of the diaper prices. One box of diapers size 2-5 is currently about $25. Procter and Gamble and other parent companies of major diaper brands recently announced they will raise prices again in June.

“Families experiencing diaper needs will sometimes dry urine-soaked diapers, flip them inside out, tape them to their babies,” said Lindsey Zaback, Director of the nonprofit WeeCycle.

The program collects gently used items, as well as diapers, for families in need.

Lindsey Zaback, Director of WeeCycle (credit: CBS)

“Originally for 2020, our goals were to distribute 300,000 diapers,” she told CBS4.

WeeCycle ended up giving out 1.1 million diapers. Zaback said the mark-up in pricing will affect the need for diapers in the community.

“An extra $5-$10 a month is a big deal. It means paying an electric bill. It means paying for food,” she explained.

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Keller thinks higher diaper prices during a downturn could have more people rethinking disposable diapers.

“Because if you do purchase cloth diapers, you can wash them on your own at home,” Keller said.

But she also questions why the companies must raise prices. According to analysts, a winter storm in Texas shut down chemical plants that produce materials used in diapers.

“The communities, or the people or the companies can do something,” she said. “I’m sure that Pampers isn’t in too much of a bind.”

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Friday, May 28, 2021

Heads up, parents: Diapers are about to get even more expensive - WCNC.com

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The cost of diapers is going up even more. This comes as new research shows many families already struggle to pay for the essentials.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Diapers are about to get even more expensive for everyone who became a parent during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Parents of small children already know diapers are pricey but the bad news is they're going to cost even more. This news comes as new research found that one in three American families are already struggling to afford them.

So what's behind the price hike? Let's connect the dots.

Proctor and Gamble, which makes brands like Pampers and Luvs, warned consumers it will raise its prices this fall. Meanwhile, Kimberly-Clark, which makes brands like Huggies and Pull-Ups, said it will raise prices in June.

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According to NielsenIQ, diaper prices have gone up nearly 9% in the last year, and some families easily spend upwards of $100 per month on diapers.

Economists say it's a perfect storm that is affecting many of the things we buy. Shipping delays, supply chain disruptions, as well as changes in how we spend our money are causing a lot of manufacturers to raise their prices.

That includes things like furniture, electronics and household goods. During the pandemic, we switched to mostly online shopping, which led to a shortage of shipping containers to move products around the world.

All this adds up to you paying more at checkout.

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Pampers is now making diaper-changing more eco-friendly - Motherly Inc.

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It's the best of both worlds: a cloth diaper and a disposable diaper in one. If you've wanted to try cloth diapering (or have tried it and couldn't stick with it), the new Pampers hybrid diaper offers parents all the convenience of a disposable diaper while also providing a more eco-conscious option.

The Pampers Pure Protection Hybrid Diapers is the company's first diapering system that is part reusable, part disposable.

The Pure Protection Hybrid Diaper uses 25% less disposable materials than a traditionally disposable diaper—without compromising dryness or leak protection.

According to a Pampers survey, nearly half of all parents have tried cloth diapers but not as many continue to use them because leaks are common and changing them more frequently means more wash cycles. The Pure Protection Hybrid Diapers pair the soft, reusable cloth diaper cover with disposable inserts made from plant-based materials. The Pampers hybrid combo keeps baby's skin dry for up to 12 hours, just like their other diapers.

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"At Pampers, we've spent thousands of hours speaking with and listening to parents globally about what will best fit their needs," said Marty Vanderstelt, father of two and Senior Vice President, North America Baby Care. "That's why we've created Pampers Pure Protection Hybrid for parents who want a diaper that produces less waste2, but still seek the convenience and protection of a disposable diaper. Pampers Pure Protection Hybrid is one of our many steps forward in the journey to a sustainable planet, and a happy, healthy future for every baby."

I tried the Pampers Pure Protection Hybrid Diapers on my 21-month-old daughter, and I found that they fit well and the disposable insert felt just like the Pampers Swaddlers and Pampers Cruisers we typically buy. The reusable cover is soft, and it comes in a variety of colors and patterns you can buy to jazz up your baby's diaper style with a custom look. It's not much bulkier under clothes than a regular disposable diaper, and I love that the cover is easily washable and is adjustable enough to fit newborns and toddlers. Clean-up was a breeze with the adhesive insert, and both baby and Mama were happy.

These diapers are thoughtfully designed, and a great option for those who have been on the fence about committing 100% to cloth diapering (something I found intimidating in early parenthood) but still want to be eco-conscious. It's truly the best of both diaper worlds!

You can buy the Pampers Pure Protection Hybrid kit at a Target near you.

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Diapers, toilet paper, other consumer goods to cost more starting in June - FOX 5 Atlanta

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Diapers, toilet paper, other consumer goods to cost more starting in June

U.S. consumers can expect to pay more for everyday items starting in June.

As the country’s economy reels from the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 lockdown, consumers are starting to notice an increase in prices among consumer goods, such as diapers and other everyday items.

Plastic, paper, sugar, grain and other commodities are all getting more expensive as demand outpaces supply. Companies are also paying more for shipping as fuel costs rise and ports experience longer delays because of congestion.

Kimberly-Clark announced price hikes for its products like Huggies diapers and Scott toilet paper would begin next month.

"Nearly all of the increases will be effective in late June and impact the company's baby and child care, adult care and Scott bathroom tissue businesses," the company said in a news release.

Proctor & Gamble also announced in April its prices would increase in September in three categories — baby care, feminine and adult incontinence — due to the rising raw material costs needed to produce the products.

The company didn’t say exactly how much the products will cost but said new prices will vary by brands such as Pampers, Luvs, Always and Tampax. However, the final store shelf price is at the sole discretion of the retailer.

"We continually strive to find the right balance between ensuring superior value for our consumers and operating our business sustainably for the long term," P&G said in a statement to FOX Television Stations. "Innovation and serving our consumers is at the heart of what we do."

According to FOX Business, P&G said organic sales grew 4% in the first quarter of 2021, making the company’s slowest overall organic sales increase since 2018. It came after the year in which the COVID-19 pandemic created high demand for products such as cleaning supplies, paper towels and toilet paper.

"It's a different situation, as everywhere in the world countries are in very different places as far as coming out of the pandemic," operating chief Jon Moeller said in an interview with the outlet. "There is very strong consumption across the board."

FOX Business also reported several food makers have raised prices. Hormel Foods Corp. said in February that it raised prices on its turkey products, such as Jennie-O ground turkey, in response to higher grain costs. J.M. Smucker Co. said it recently raised prices for its Jif peanut butter and that it might do the same with pet snacks because of higher shipping costs and other inflationary pressure.

Soda giant Coca-Cola has said it also expects to raise prices to fight higher costs.

The Labor Department said that its consumer-price index jumped 4.2% from April 2020 to April 2021. The price index measures what consumers pay for everyday items. The 4.2 % increase in April is the largest increase over a 12-month period since 2008. Some of the increases have been anticipated by Wall Street as the economy improves and inflation increases with it.

The potential hit to consumers’ wallets comes as the economy returns to some semblance of normalcy. Vaccine distribution continues at a steady pace, promising to put the worst of the pandemic and business shutdowns in the past. States have been loosening restrictions and businesses are reopening to a lot of pent-up demand from people who have been staying cautiously close to home during the pandemic.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. This story was reported from Los Angeles.

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

Syracuse school collects over 3,700 diapers to donate to CNY Diaper Bank - WSYR

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Posted: May 27, 2021 / 08:13 PM EDT/ Updated: May 27, 2021 / 08:13 PM EDT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Thursday, students, faculty and staff of Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship Elementary held a diaper drive and collected over 3,700 diapers for needy families in the community.

The diapers were donated to the CNY Diaper Bank, which distributes free diapers to families at local food pantries, childcare centers, social service agencies, and shelters.

According to their website, the CNY Diaper Bank’s mission is “To ensure that all CNY families have access to an adequate supply of diapers for their babies and toddlers, and to build awareness in our community that diapers are a basic human need not being met for all children.”

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How the diaper cost increase is impacting Fort Wayne parents - WANE

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Parents of babies and toddlers across the country are grappling with the increase in diaper prices. Fort Wayne’s parents are no exception.

So what’s causing this?

According to Healthier Moms and Babies, the uptick in prices is largely due to higher demands and insufficient supplies. A combination of shipping delays and mass buying from customers has affected the diaper price, which stems from the pandemic.

Back in April, Business Insider reported that Proctor & Gamble, the maker of Pampers, had already raised diaper prices and would be doing so again later this year. Kimberly-Clark, which makes Huggies, also indicated it would be raising prices. In general, diaper prices have hiked up 8.7 % over the 12-month period ending in April.

This has created a headache for some parents of young children who are forced to adjust their budgets to afford more expensive diapers.

This may be especially true for parents who rely on WIC, a government assistance program for parents that does not cover the cost of diapers, explained Executive Director of Healthier Babies & Moms, Paige Wilkins.

“WIC does not supply diapers in our state. So that’s kind of one of the problems is diapers is considered a basic need, but there’s no public funding for diapers.”

WANE 15 spoke with some moms who are trying to adjust to the new prices of diapers. They say the biggest stressor is that they have to factor in child care, basic needs and other responsibilities on top of more expensive diapers.

Lauren Whiteshell is a new mom who just returned to work from maternity leave. She’s working harder than ever to provide for her baby, but she finds it difficult to have money left over.

“We go through eight to ten diapers, a day. So, you know 25 bucks a week or more on diapers. It’s not something that you can just wait and hope that you have the money for it next week. It’s huge when you have things like formula that you need to purchase and you have a mortgage and utility bills and gas with gas prices going up, everything’s getting so expensive and it’s, it can be somewhat discouraging as a parent to look at these things that your child needs, and wonder. Okay, am I going to be able to buy food for myself?”

Mikayla Bailey has a two-year-old daughter and another baby on the way. Her mother, Shelly Bailey, helps her cover some diaper and baby costs. The mother-grandmother duo said that the cost of diapers when the first baby was born is drastically different from what they are paying now, with the new baby due to arrive in just a week and a half.

“When she was first born, we were only paying like six bucks a bag of diapers,” said Shelly Bailey. “Now you pay about 10. And you actually get less diapers.”

Mikayla Bailey said that the price spike affects all brands, “Even the off brands like parents choice or any off brands at any store. They’ve actually raised the prices probably like $4. But like my mom said, you just get less diapers. You can get 100 but it’s gonna cost you 35 bucks. And then 100 diapers last maybe two weeks.”

Another problem these moms are facing is the scarcity of diaper sizes. Mikayla Bailey has been searching for a specific size for weeks.

“I cannot find size six diapers for my daughter. I cannot find her sizes at all. And I’ve been to Walmart three weeks in a row and I still can’t find them on the shelves”

Mikayla Bailey also felt that the pandemic has affected the amount of diapers available in stores.

“I’ve noticed with Walmart, their diaper shelf is just getting smaller and smaller. Like it used to be as long as a big picnic table. It’s probably cut it in half. There are no diapers there anymore. And they only offer like three or four brands now when they offered 10 or 15 before COVID started. So that’s what I’ve noticed. You get like 96 for like 25 bucks.”

Organizations like Healthier Moms and Babies accept diaper donations from the community. Donating any amount of diapers makes a big difference for parents, said Paige Wilkins.

“If anybody wants to donate diapers, I suggest that they come to our office or call our office beforehand to drop them off Monday through Thursday from eight to four. Leadership Fort Wayne, part of Greater Fort Wayne, Inc, is sponsoring a community-wide diaper drive for us the last two weeks of August. And during that time there will be a drop-off sites at Three Rivers Federal Credit Union and the different YMCAs.”

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‘Diaper Debacle’: Families Brace For Price Hike Due To Supply Chain Disruption - CBS Denver

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DENVER (CBS4) – Diapers are a major cost for families and soon a manufacturing issue may prompt companies to raise their prices.

Finding out which diaper brand to stick with is a work in progress. Keller wants the most sustainable and environmentally friendly option, but feels for other moms when considering the cost.

“I think who’s really going to be the victim are the babies,” she said.

“Families experiencing diaper needs will sometimes dry urine-soaked diapers, flip them inside out, tape them to their babies,” said Lindsey Zaback, Director of the nonprofit WeeCycle.

The program collects gently used items, as well as diapers, for families in need.

Lindsey Zaback, Director of WeeCycle (credit: CBS)

“Originally for 2020, our goals were to distribute 300,000 diapers,” she told CBS4.

WeeCycle ended up giving out 1.1 million diapers. Zaback said the mark-up in pricing will affect the need for diapers in the community.

“An extra $5-$10 a month is a big deal. It means paying an electric bill. It means paying for food,” she explained.

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Keller thinks higher diaper prices during a downturn could have more people rethinking disposable diapers.

“Because if you do purchase cloth diapers, you can wash them on your own at home,” Keller said.

But she also questions why the companies must raise prices. According to analysts, a winter storm in Texas shut down chemical plants that produce materials used in diapers.

“The communities, or the people or the companies can do something,” she said. “I’m sure that Pampers isn’t in too much of a bind.”

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‘Diaper Debacle’: Families Brace For Price Hike Due To Supply Chain Disruption - CBS Detroit

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DENVER (CBS4) – Diapers are a major cost for families and soon a manufacturing issue may prompt companies to raise their prices.

Finding out which diaper brand to stick with is a work in progress. Keller wants the most sustainable and environmentally friendly option, but feels for other moms when considering the cost.

“I think who’s really going to be the victim are the babies,” she said.

“Families experiencing diaper needs will sometimes dry urine-soaked diapers, flip them inside out, tape them to their babies,” said Lindsey Zaback, Director of the nonprofit WeeCycle.

The program collects gently used items, as well as diapers, for families in need.

Lindsey Zaback, Director of WeeCycle (credit: CBS)

“Originally for 2020, our goals were to distribute 300,000 diapers,” she told CBS4.

WeeCycle ended up giving out 1.1 million diapers. Zaback said the mark-up in pricing will affect the need for diapers in the community.

“An extra $5-$10 a month is a big deal. It means paying an electric bill. It means paying for food,” she explained.

(credit: CBS)

Keller thinks higher diaper prices during a downturn could have more people rethinking disposable diapers.

“Because if you do purchase cloth diapers, you can wash them on your own at home,” Keller said.

But she also questions why the companies must raise prices. According to analysts, a winter storm in Texas shut down chemical plants that produce materials used in diapers.

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“The communities, or the people or the companies can do something,” she said. “I’m sure that Pampers isn’t in too much of a bind.”

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

‘Diaper Debacle’: Families Brace For Price Hike Due To Supply Chain Disruption - CBS Boston

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DENVER (CBS4) – Diapers are a major cost for families and soon a manufacturing issue may prompt companies to raise their prices.

Finding out which diaper brand to stick with is a work in progress. Keller wants the most sustainable and environmentally friendly option, but feels for other moms when considering the cost.

“I think who’s really going to be the victim are the babies,” she said.

“Families experiencing diaper needs will sometimes dry urine-soaked diapers, flip them inside out, tape them to their babies,” said Lindsey Zaback, Director of the nonprofit WeeCycle.

The program collects gently used items, as well as diapers, for families in need.

Lindsey Zaback, Director of WeeCycle (credit: CBS)

“Originally for 2020, our goals were to distribute 300,000 diapers,” she told CBS4.

WeeCycle ended up giving out 1.1 million diapers. Zaback said the mark-up in pricing will affect the need for diapers in the community.

“An extra $5-$10 a month is a big deal. It means paying an electric bill. It means paying for food,” she explained.

(credit: CBS)

Keller thinks higher diaper prices during a downturn could have more people rethinking disposable diapers.

“Because if you do purchase cloth diapers, you can wash them on your own at home,” Keller said.

But she also questions why the companies must raise prices. According to analysts, a winter storm in Texas shut down chemical plants that produce materials used in diapers.

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“The communities, or the people or the companies can do something,” she said. “I’m sure that Pampers isn’t in too much of a bind.”

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'Pink tax' exemption on tampons and diapers passes House Pink tax bill passes Louisiana House - Louisiana Illuminator

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The so-called “pink tax” exemption bill, which would establish a state sales tax exemption on feminine hygiene products and diapers, passed the Louisiana House on Tuesday and was ordered to the Senate for consideration.

House Bill 7, authored by Rep. Aimee Freeman (D-New Orleans), passed in a 62-32 vote with no debate on the House floor. Tuesday’s passage marks a new step for pink tax legislation, which Democratic lawmakers have tried to advance for several years.

The bill defines feminine hygiene products as “tampons, menstrual pads, sanitary napkins, panty liners, menstrual sponges, and menstrual cups, including disposable and washable versions of these items.” It defines a diaper as “any absorbent diaper or undergarment used for incontinence in adults and any absorbent diaper or undergarment designed to be worn by a child who cannot yet control bladder or bowel movements.”

Last year, the legislature passed a related measure, also introduced by Freeman, authorizing municipal and parish governments to enact pink tax policies that exempt such products from local sales taxes. The local option is scheduled to sunset at the end of 2021, but House Bill 7 also would extend the local option indefinitely.

Louisiana levies sales tax at a rate of 4.45% in addition to the sales taxes levied by local governments, which set their own rates. Consumers pay the combined total rate at the time of purchase as if it were a single tax.

For instance, a typical purchase of a non-food item in New Orleans would carry a total sales tax of 9.45%, which includes the state rate of 4.45% plus the combined Orleans Parish rate of 5% — which, itself, is comprised of 2.5% levied by the city, 1.5% levied by the Orleans Parish School Board and 1% levied by the Regional Transit Authority (RTA).

If Freeman’s bill becomes law, consumers in New Orleans would pay a total of 2.5% in sales taxes on “pink” products because the New Orleans City Council has already enacted the local pink tax exemption on its portion of sales tax. The sales taxes from the School Board and RTA remain.

A New Orleans shopper buying a $10 pack of sanitary pads would see the current applied sales tax drop from $0.69 to $0.25; a shopper buying a $50 box of disposable diapers would see the sales tax drop from $3.47 to $1.25.

In jurisdictions that choose not to exempt their local sales tax, only the 4.45% state portion of the sales tax would be exempted.

The pink tax exemption would cost Louisiana an estimated $11 million in annual tax revenue, according to its legislative fiscal note.

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Diapers are about to get even more expensive - Motherly Inc.

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Heads up, parents: diapers are about to get even more expensive.

Some of the most popular brands, like Pampers, Luvs, Huggies and Pull-Ups, will see price increases in the next few months.

Kimberly-Clark, which manufactures Huggies and Pull-Ups, plans to increase prices by mid-to-high single-digit percentages next month. Procter & Gamble, the maker of Pampers, Luvs and All Good diapers, say their brands will see a similar increase by mid-September.

It's about to be even more expensive to be a parent in America.

Why are diaper prices rising?

Experts say much of it has to do with the COVID-19 pandemic. It caused widespread supply-chain disruptions and surging shipping costs—and demand for diapers remained constant.

Diapers aren't the only goods that are about to see price hikes, either. For the same reasons, Kimberly-Clark said it plans to raise prices on Scott toilet paper, while P&G is raising prices on feminine-care products and adult diapers from its brands like Tampax and Always.

"Families have enough to deal with right now—the last thing they should have to worry about is affording diapers."

Families spend about $80 a month on each child in diapers, according to the National Diaper Bank Network. One-third of all families in America struggle with affording diapers.

Earlier this year, Senator Tammy Duckworth introduced a new bipartisan bill to help families afford the necessary, and rising, expense.

The End Diaper Need Act of 2021 provides resources for low-income and middle-class families to help finance diapers for babies, toddlers, and medically complex children and adults.

"Quite frankly, families have enough to deal with right now—the last thing they should have to worry about is affording diapers," said Senator Duckworth.

If passed, the End Diaper Need Act would:

Appropriate $200 million per year for the Social Services Block Grant Program, to be used to provide diapers and diapering supplies;
Allow for 200 medically necessary diapers be provided per month for medically complex children through the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Program; and
Make medically necessary diapers and diapering qualified medical expenses so that families can purchase them using their health spending accounts (HSAs) or health reimbursement accounts (HRAs).

Right now, there's no state or federal child safety-net program that allocates money specifically to purchase diapers. Families can't use their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to buy diapers, for instance.

"Families struggled to purchase diapers long before the pandemic, but the spread of COVID-19 has created a dire situation for countless parents, guardians, and caretakers," said Representative Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, of a companion bill in the House. "At a time when our local diaper banks have seen double and triple demand for diapers, the federal government should step up to cover this basic need."

We agree.

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Rising Demand for Thin and Skin-Friendly Baby Diapers Drives the Baby Diaper Market Sales: Future Market Insights Study - PRNewswire

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DUBAI, U.A.E, May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The global baby diaper market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of over 5.0% between 2021 and 2031, projects ESOMAR-certified consulting firm Future Market Insights (FMI). Surging demand for light weight, multi-layer and chemical free disposable baby diapers has created a lucrative opportunities for baby diaper market growth. Increasing parent's precautionary measures towards baby's hygiene led to development clinically proven hypoallergenic baby diapers to prevent the skin rashes and other skin issues. This will drive the baby diaper market sales.

Key market players like Pampers are integrating wearable smart technology with baby diapers. This strategy will help parents to tend their babies quickly and more effectively. For instance, Pampers launched a smart diaper named Lumi in 2019, which sends notification whenever baby has we diapers. With built-in moisture strip and reusable sensor, as soon as the diaper gets wet, parents get and alert message on the Lumi mobile application to change the diaper.

Declining birth rate on a global level is threatening the baby diaper market growth. Rising prevalence of obesity and increasing cases of sexually transmitted diseases has significantly reduced the child birth rate in developed nations. These factors will negatively affect the baby diaper market in subsequent years. However, neuro-marketing strategies employed by market players to attach the customer emotions with the product will propel the market growth to new levels.

"Customer inclination towards eco-friendly and recycled products has driven the market players towards developing superabsorbent polymer for baby diaper. Increasing innovation towards recycling disposable diapers will intensify the baby diaper market growth," says the FMI analyst

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Key Takeaways

Absence of fund allotment for buying baby diapers in state and government baby safety program on in US has stressed the baby diaper market in the country. Increasing consumer spending on baby diapers in convenience stores will significantly influence the market demand.
Rising prevalence of still birth in U.K along with decreasing total fertility rate among women aged below 30 years will have negative impact on baby diapers market.
Despite the falling birth rate and death rates, China is expected to offer growth opportunities during the forecast period.
Competitive pricing and efforts to provide finished products at low cost to capture market in Australia will boost the baby diaper market sales. Increased per capita income and high demand has pushed the market players to establish production plant capacity in Australia.
Growing urbanization in countries like South Africa and Turkey along with improved lifestyle choices due to increased income has significantly affected the baby diaper market growth. Rising production of baby diapers in Middle East and Africa region will further boost the baby diaper market growth.

Competitive Landscape

FMI has profiled some of the prominent market players providing baby diaper that include The Procter & Gamble Company, Unicharm Corporation, Ontex International N.V., PAUL HARTMANN AG, Aleva Naturals (D&G Laboratories Inc.,), Babyganics (S.C. Johnson & Son Inc.), Bambo Nature USA (Abena Group), Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Kao Corporation, Cardinal Health Inc., Bambo Nature USA, C. R. Bard, Inc., B. Braun Melsungen AG, Bambino Mio Ltd., The Honest Company Inc. Industry leaders are working towards developing sustainable and recycled baby diaper in an attempt to conserve natural resources. They are utilizing biodegradable packaging materials, developing chlorine free and plant based diaper materials to satisfy the customer demands.

For instance, Walmart's Parent's Choice store brand diaper markets the product based on the features like "hypoallergenic inner liner"; "ultra-absorbent core"; and "stretchable sides for excellent fit". Such strategies are becoming common among market players thus boosting the market growth.

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Future Market Insights, in its new offering, provides an unbiased analysis of the baby diaper market, presenting historical demand data (2016-2020) and forecast statistics for the period from 2021-2031. The study divulges compelling insights on the baby diaper market with a detailed segmentation on the basis of product type (underwear diapers, swim diapers, preemie diapers, cloth diapers), Age (0-5 months, 5-8 months, 9-24 months, 24 months and above), style (tape diapers, pant diapers), functionality (disposable, reusable) across major regions (North America, Latin America, Europe, East Asia, South Asia, Oceania, and Middle East & Africa)

Key Questions Covered in the Report

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DENVER (CBS4) – Diapers are a major cost for families and soon a manufacturing issue may prompt companies to raise their prices.

Finding out which diaper brand to stick with is a work in progress. Keller wants the most sustainable and environmentally friendly option, but feels for other moms when considering the cost.

“I think who’s really going to be the victim are the babies,” she said.

“Families experiencing diaper needs will sometimes dry urine-soaked diapers, flip them inside out, tape them to their babies,” said Lindsey Zaback, Director of the nonprofit WeeCycle.

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The program collects gently used items, as well as diapers, for families in need.

“Originally for 2020, our goals were to distribute 300,000 diapers,” she told CBS4.

WeeCycle ended up giving out 1.1 million diapers. Zaback said the mark-up in pricing will affect the need for diapers in the community.

“An extra $5-$10 a month is a big deal. It means paying an electric bill. It means paying for food,” she explained.

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Keller thinks higher diaper prices during a downturn could have more people rethinking disposable diapers.

“Because if you do purchase cloth diapers, you can wash them on your own at home,” Keller said.

But she also questions why the companies must raise prices. According to analysts, a winter storm in Texas shut down chemical plants that produce materials used in diapers.

“The communities, or the people or the companies can do something,” she said. “I’m sure that Pampers isn’t in too much of a bind.”

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Diaper prices have gone up over the past year and some of the major diaper manufacturers have said that trend will continue this year, according to multiple reports.

Business Insider published a report last week that stated Proctor and Gamble, which manufactures brands like Pampers and Luvs, announced a price hike for diapers and feminine care products during a third-quarter earnings call.

“The exact amount of the price increase will vary by brand and sub-brand in the range of mid-to-high single-digit percentages and will go into effect in mid-September,” P&G said in a statement, according to the Business Insider report.

Kimberly-Clark, which manufactures Huggies and Pull-Ups, also said price hikes are coming. “The percentage increases are in the mid-to-high single digits. Nearly all of the increases will be effective in late June and impact the company’s baby and child care, adult care and Scott bathroom tissue businesses,” according to the company’s website.

A report from CNN published in April showed that NielsenIQ, which tracks point of sale data from retailers, found the price of disposable diapers has already increased 8.7% over the last year.

Officials with Proctor and Gamble said the price increases on certain brands will help combat the costs of higher costs of the raw materials that are used to make the products.

Procter and Gamble expect to pay an extra $125 million in commodity costs for 2021 compared to 2020, CNN reported.

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‘Diaper Debacle’: Families Brace For Price Hike Due To Supply Chain Disruption - CBS Denver

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DENVER (CBS4) – Diapers are a major cost for families and soon a manufacturing issue may prompt companies to raise their prices.

(credit: CBS)

Finding out which diaper brand to stick with is a work in progress. Keller wants the most sustainable and environmentally friendly option, but feels for other moms when considering the cost.

“I think who’s really going to be the victim are the babies,” she said.

“Families experiencing diaper needs will sometimes dry urine-soaked diapers, flip them inside out, tape them to their babies,” said Lindsey Zaback, Director of the nonprofit WeeCycle.

(credit: CBS)

The program collects gently used items, as well as diapers, for families in need.

“Originally for 2020, our goals were to distribute 300,000 diapers,” she told CBS4.

WeeCycle ended up giving out 1.1 million diapers. Zaback said the mark-up in pricing will affect the need for diapers in the community.

“An extra $5-$10 a month is a big deal. It means paying an electric bill. It means paying for food,” she explained.

(credit: CBS)

Keller thinks higher diaper prices during a downturn could have more people rethinking disposable diapers.

“Because if you do purchase cloth diapers, you can wash them on your own at home,” Keller said.

But she also questions why the companies must raise prices. According to analysts, a winter storm in Texas shut down chemical plants that produce materials used in diapers.

“The communities, or the people or the companies can do something,” she said. “I’m sure that Pampers isn’t in too much of a bind.”

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