About 400,000 UK children supported by baby banks, up 11% on previous year (opens original article in a new tab)

UK baby banks supported 400,000 children in 2025, an 11% rise from the previous year, as demand for essentials like formula and cots surged, prompting calls for government action against child poverty.

• About 400,000 UK children were supported by baby banks in 2025, an 11% increase from the previous year.
• Baby banks reported increased demand for essentials like formula, cots, and nappies, with 26% more formula distributed compared to 2024.
• Charities warn that without government support, baby banks cannot sustain the growing impact of child poverty.