 of mums have missed meals so their kids can eat more over the summer. And, shockingly, nearly a quarter (23 per cent) have had to stop buying basic hygiene products , including shampoo, shower gel and toothpaste, so their children don't go without. Our poll of 2,000 British mothers reveals they are resorting to desperate measures to make ends meet. Thirteen per cent of mums polled have used a baby bank over the summer break , while a quarter (26 per cent) have turned to their local food bank. Half (51 per cent) have taken advantage of 'Kids Eat Free' schemes in cafes and restaurants. Ten per cent of mums surveyed are left with £51 to £100 of disposable income at the end of the month, while, worryingly, five per cent admitted they have no spare cash at all. Enjoying a beach break, staycation or even a camping trip is something many families are unable to do this year. Nearly half (47 per cent) can't afford to take their children on holiday , while a third (29 per cent) have got into problem debt (debt that they have struggled to pay off) in order to take their kids away. A staggering 67 per cent of mums feel pressure to match what other families are doing on social media , by forking out fo){kind=link}
THE school holidays are supposed to be a fun, carefree time for families to make long-lasting memories together.
But for many hard-up parents the six-week break sees them going without food, getting into debt and seeing their careers suffer in order to provide essentials for their young children.
An exclusive poll, commissioned by The Sun’s Fabulous brand as part of our Baby, Bank On Us campaign, found that more than two fifths (43 per cent) of mums have missed meals so their kids can eat more over the summer.
And, shockingly, nearly a quarter (23 per cent) have had to stop buying basic hygiene products, including shampoo, shower gel and toothpaste, so their children don’t go without.
Our poll of 2,000 British mothers reveals they are resorting to desperate measures to make ends meet.