BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Diapers, formula, wipes — the costs add up fast. And for some local families, baby basics are quickly becoming more like luxuries. I'm Madi Vollmer, and I decided to take a closer look at what it really costs to raise a baby in Kern County.

As many parents already know, raising a baby is expensive. I wanted to see firsthand how the cost of raising a baby is impacting families in need in Kern County.

23ABC is hosting our annual community baby shower, and we're looking for donations to help support local organizations like the Bakersfield Pregnancy Center and the Mission at Kern County.

At the Mission, I met a few mothers who shared just how impactful donation drives like this one can be.

Esmeralda Luis, is a Mother at the Mission and she says, "It helps us l

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