Diaper donation drive goes digital

Infant Crisis Services will host a diaper drive in conjunction with National Diaper Needs Awareness Week, which runs from Monday through Oct. 2.

Due to the popularity of last year’s drive, this year’s drive will again take place online, using a wish list and a baby registry, according to a news release.

Diaper need continues to be an ongoing issue in central Oklahoma, and Infant Crisis Services provides diapers to needy babies and toddlers.

The organization regularly gives away more than 10,000 diapers every week.

“What a lot of people don’t realize is that programs like SNAP and WIC don’t cover things like diapers or baby wipes,” said Miki Farris, executive director of Infant Crisis Services. “We rely heavily on the generosity of our community to make sure we can feed and diaper our youngest and most vulnerable clients.”

Studies have shown that leaving a baby in a soiled diaper can have a severe impact on the health, economic and emotional well-being of the child, parent and household. The practice can lead to infections and to mothers potty training their children months before the child is ready in an effort to save money.

To participate in the digital diaper drive, go to www.infantcrisis.org or Infant Crisis Services’ Facebook and Twitter accounts for links to a wish list and baby registry. Donations also will be accepted at the office at 4224 N Lincoln Blvd.

Infant Crisis Services regularly gives away more than 10,000 diapers every week.