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Parents 'watering down baby milk' over high costs
Moorside Baby Bank say parents are turning to unsafe practices over the rising cost of essentials.
August 16, 2026Demand for baby bank growing faster than donations
The charity says it gave out 36,400 items of child clothing and 536 tubs of formula milk in 2025.
July 13, 2026Demand at baby bank 'has never been higher'
The founder says rising childcare costs mean many of those they help are in work but struggling.
June 15, 2026Working parents 'struggling to afford nappies or food'
More working families asking for baby essentials
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Parents 'watering down baby milk' over high costs
Megan Sinden founded Moorside Baby Bank in Consett last year A baby bank says parents are turning to "unsafe" practices such as watering down baby formula milk to save money. Megan Sinden, founder o
Demand for baby bank growing faster than donations
Bedford BabyBank collects clothing, school uniform, towels and blankets A charity that helps families in Bedford said demand was growing "faster than donations". When Faces BabyBank started in Janua
Demand at baby bank 'has never been higher'
The founder of a community organisation which provides free clothes, toys and equipment for children said demand had "never been higher". Hartlepool Baby Bank sees about 150 families a week which is
Working parents 'struggling to afford nappies or food'
A baby bank has seen a 55% increase in demand in one year due to the cost of living crisis, leaders have said. The Forest of Dean Baby Bank helped 177 families in January 2026 compared to 111 during