Mott Haven Baby Expo Hands Out Free Diapers
Families with newborns in the Bronx can get free wipes, diapers, and health-provider guidance at school-based events like this one.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Child Care
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Brilla Public Charter Schools hosted a baby expo Friday at Brilla College Prep Elementary in Mott Haven, The Bronx, handing out free diapers, wipes, and baby supplies. Families also connected with maternal and infant health providers.
Why it matters
For New York City families stretching a budget on newborn essentials, the expo offers no-cost supplies and direct access to prenatal and early-childhood guidance in one place. The event was designed to support families seeking help making ends meet.
The expo took place Friday, November 6, 2026, at Brilla College Prep Elementary in Mott Haven, The Bronx. It distributed free diapers, wipes, and baby supplies alongside health-provider and early-childhood resource tables.
The players
Brilla Public Charter Schools
A New York City charter school network that organized the baby expo and runs Brilla College Prep Elementary in Mott Haven.
Bronx Healthy Start
A community health partner that attended the expo to connect families with maternal and infant health services.
The details
Families picked up free supplies at the event held at Brilla College Prep Elementary. Parents could ask health providers and community partners about prenatal care and find early childhood resources on site. Bronx Healthy Start attended as a community partner, linking families with maternal and infant health services.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026: baby expo held at Brilla College Prep Elementary in Mott Haven.
The Home Front
Family supply costs for newborns are a recurring pressure in New York City's household budgets, and school-based baby expos like this one put free essentials closer to the neighborhoods where they are most needed. The event fits a pattern of community partners pairing material aid with health navigation for new parents.
If you are expecting or caring for a newborn, check whether community baby expos or school-based drives in your neighborhood offer diapers and wipes so you can plan your monthly budget around them. Keep a list of local maternal and infant health contacts and ask your pediatrician or prenatal provider which programs they refer families to.
The takeaway
Free baby supplies and health navigation are often available through local schools and community partners, not just formal programs. Save the contact information for nearby family health partners before you need them.
Further reading
For more on support options for new parents, see Child Care in New York City.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WPIX.
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