What could possibly go wrong?
Governor Newsom launches first-in-the-nation program providing free diapers for all new parents
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Beginning this summer, every newborn delivered in a participating California hospital will receive 400 diapers at no cost to the family. Hospitals will provide diapers to families at the time of discharge, ensuring parents leave the hospital with an immediate supply of high-quality diapers tailored to newborn needs.
That’s the official state website
(AP) During the program’s first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom’s office said. The initiative will expand to more hospitals statewide, though the governor’s office did not say how many. The state has partnered with nonprofit Baby2Baby to manufacture the diapers under the label “Golden State Start.”
Right now there are about 60 state and local government owned hospitals, out of around 350 general hospitals, so, I’m guessing not all babies will be getting the 400 diapers. But, let’s delve into the Baby2Baby for the roughly $20 million
And also in reply to Gavin
Why is Weinstein on your wife's board and WTF do they need govt money with $77 million in income. Look at those obnoxious salaries @JenSiebelNewsom pic.twitter.com/fzj0uvlfMh
— Sunchaser (@Sunchasegirl) May 8, 2026
Huh. That’s weird. It’s almost like the Typical NGO Games where tax payer funds are shifted from govt to NGOs/private companies and a fraction of the money is spent on the actual goods. It would be great to see an audit of the program after one year
Quick question…wouldn’t it cost less to just give parents money to buy diapers instead of handing over a bunch of cash to nonprofits and one diaper brand?
— Kristen Mag (@kristenmag) May 8, 2026
Yes, yes it would, because then they would be spending all the money on diapers. But, that is not the point. The point is to hook up donors and friends. And, this could cause the price of diapers to rise in the People’s Republik of California. Good job, Gavin and PRC general assembly Democrats!
— JM Rothberg (@JMRothberg) May 9, 2026
You keep voting for this waste and graft, Californians!
The people behind this will say, “We can’t just give money to the new moms; they’ll blow it on booze and dope”. Big Brother knows what is best for you.
Newsome is so generous. As long as it’s other peoples money.
Just don’t let his wife near a golf cart.