In its latest Parent Experience Report, The National Childbirth Trust said nearly half of parents said they were struggling more financially after having a baby, a figure which rose to about six in ten among self-employed, unemployed or part-time employed parents.
Kylie, who was on her first visit to the bank, said clothing and supplies for children were “always expensive”.
“I’m quite lucky, I do have an older child as well, so I’ve got a lot of hand-me-downs,” she said.
“But for everyone who hasn’t got an older child and [do] formula feeding and things like that, it is very expensive to keep them clean and fed.”
Volunteer Isabel said she wanted to give back to the centre after she was helped with food parcels and clothing.
“I know from having three small children that there is a massive need in the area, so I think this is a great thing that we’re doing here,” she said.
“I just wish more people knew about it.”
The baby bank is open every Tuesday morning from 09.30 to 11.30.
