Parents 'make nappies last' amid cost of living crisis, says charity
Parents are limiting nappy changes due to the cost of living crisis, a charity warns Parents are changing babies less frequently due to the soaring price of nappies, a charity has said.
Formed last year, Grimsby's West Marsh Baby Bank gives away milk, clothes and nappies to struggling families."Before, they would change the nappy the minute the baby soiled them. Now it's a matter of leaving them because they can't afford to keep doing them."Items are stored and distributed at West Marsh Community Centre.
The BBC also spoke to Ben and Sophie, who were collecting items for their four children aged between four months and four. They sometimes have to choose between paying household bills and ensuring their children are provided for.
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