Living Diaper to Diaper

Jennifer Randles examines how lack of access to diapers shapes poverty, caregiving, and maternal well-being in the United States.

Drawing on interviews with parents and research into diaper banks and policy developments, she traces the social history and technological shifts that made disposable diapers both necessary and costly.

The book documents the emotional and practical labor parents undertake to manage diaper scarcity, and highlights community-led diaper distribution efforts and emerging policy solutions.

Randles situates diaper insecurity within broader inequalities of race, gender, and class, showing how stigma and structural barriers deepen its impacts.

Ultimately, she argues for systematic public support while celebrating grassroots activism addressing this hidden crisis.