Living Diaper to Diaper: The Hidden Crisis of Poverty and Motherhood

A revealing account of parenting in a country that neglects the needs of poor families—through the humble diaper.

Many of us take diapers for granted. Yet diaper insecurity is a common, often hidden consequence of poverty in the US, where nearly half of American families with young children struggle to get enough diapers.

Drawing on interviews with mothers dealing with this overlooked issue, Jennifer Randles shows how diapers have un...