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Presenter Alex Jones lends voice to baby bank campaign

Nearly half of parents with children aged 3 or under had to go to baby banks in the last year, new research suggests.

Families struggled to get hold of essential supplies for toddlers like nappies and formula, due to the pandemic.

4 of the biggest baby banks are in London with over a 100 around the UK.

The stats were released by Pampers, and TV presenter Alex Jones has got behind the campaign urging all parents to rally round and give what they can.

She told me about her experiences in lockdown – as a mother of 2.

James Dickman 28th May 2021

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