Resources for New Parents
diapers & wipes
Cradles to Crayons: Map out the nearest service partner and place a request for needed items.
Share Our Spare: Locate a partner in the directory and contact them directly to request items.
Food banks sometimes provide diapers. Locate the closest food pantry through Feeding America.
For parents and caregivers outside of Chicago, use the maps on National Diaper Bank Network or Feeding America to find diaper banks or food pantries near you.
formula
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) benefits provide nutrition assistance for women and children, including baby formula.
Check your eligibility and learn about the application process.
Organizations such as Greater Chicago Food Depository can help you determine your eligibility and apply for benefits.
Chicago also has several WIC Grocery locations, as well as a WIC Mobile Market.
breastfeeding support
Local groups provide support from fellow breastfeeding parents and guidance from lactation experts.
Baby Bistro is offered free by UChicago Medicine. The group meets on Wednesdays from 10:30am-12pm on Zoom. UChicago’s Breastfeeding Hotline is: (773) 702-8885
The Hyde Park chapter of Breastfeeding USA offers meetups and support. You can contact the lactation counselor at (630) 447-0378 or esther.bowen@breastfeedingusa.org.
Breast pumps
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