Supporting, Connecting, & Educating Expectant + New Families In Need
Urban Baby Beginnings programs have been built through the support and feedback provided by individuals within the community. UBB seeks to preserve the community's voice in initiatives that matter, transforming communities into self-sustaining, flourishing systems.
UBB's Maternal Hubs support and connect families to needed community resources while teaching families about their maternal care and newborn options and addressing the need for basic necessities.
We Are Here For You
Diaper Duty Pop Up
Urban Baby Beginnings Diaper Need Response
UBB has provided emergency support services since 1994 to over 1 million Virginia families experiencing homelessness, medical challenges, or a disaster in Virginia.
To date, Urban Baby Beginnings has donated over 5,600,000 diapers to families in need, and this number continues to grow.
Maternal Hubs in Action
Urban Baby Beginnings outreach response supports service organizations that provide comprehensive programs and services to families. By working with organizations that are already well established in the community and currently working with families in need, UBB ensures that diapers collected are distributed to infants and toddlers in the most efficient and timely manner. More facts can be found here.
For families in the midst of a crisis, a clean diaper can change everything.
Do You Need Diaper Help?
Urban Baby Beginnings Maternal Hub and Agency Partners work to provide diapers to the community through partnership program. We are unable to accept non-member diaper referrals from the community at this time. Instead, we encourage expectant and postpartum people under 1 year to become a member of our maternal hub to gain access to our Baby Pantry which includes needed items for growing families.
If you are pregnant or have recently given birth and would like to become a member of our hub, please click 'refer now' at the top of your screen. One of our navigators will reach out to you.
How To Donate
Please donate items that you would feel comfortable giving to a friend or family member or, of course, your own baby!
Items can be dropped at our location by appointment only. If you have a question about a donation or wish to host a Diaper Duty pop up or Prenatal Yoga popup event for us, please contact info@urbanbabybeginnings.org.
New Items We Accept
We happily accept the following NEW and NON-EXPIRED items:
- Diapers & Pullups (open packages not accepted, greatest need size 4-6)
- Formula
- Baby Food
- Unopened bottles and nipples
- Unopened pacifiers
- Food: non-perishable canned goods
- Wipes
- Diaper Rash Cream
- Tampons/Pads (we take open boxes as long as they are individually wrapped)
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Deodorant
- Toothbrushes/Toothpaste for adults and children
- Lotion for adults and babies
- Adult diapers
- New cloth diapers
- Toilet paper
- Soap
Gently Used Items We Accept
We happily accept the following gently used items (no stains or tears, smoke-free & washed):
- Non-expired or non-recalled car seats in good condition
- Strollers
- Closed system breast pumps (no used or open pump parts)
- Maternity Clothing
- Seasonal baby clothing up to 24 months
- Baby bathtubs
- Baby carriers
- Baby bags
- Cloth diapers
Items We Do Not Accept
- Used bottles or feeding supplies
- Toys or recalled items
- Bouncy seats or walkers
- Used or open breast pumps or parts
- Adult or children's clothing (except mentioned above)
- Adult Shoes
- Damaged/stained items
- Cribs/mattresses
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