Transportation

Diaper vending machines installed at XNA airport

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March 17, 2025

Northwest Arkansas National Airport has installed diaper vending machines, providing parents and caregivers with quick access to essential baby supplies, according to a 5 News Online report. The machines, created by Texas entrepreneur Erin England, address the common travel stress of diaper emergencies.

The "Diaper Concierge" vending machines offer kits containing a diaper, disposable changing table cover and disposal bag. Additional items like wet wipes, hand sanitizer, backup onesies and formula are also available for purchase. The machines are cashless and feature a touchscreen interface.

"I'm at a restaurant, it's time for a diaper change, and it's a code brown — you know what that means," England told the news outlet. "We go to the diaper changing table. Thank God they even have one of those. I'm ready to do the change. I reach into my diaper bag and come up empty — no diapers." This experience inspired her to create the self-service diaper dispensers.

The first machine was installed at XNA approximately one month ago, receiving positive feedback from travelers. England plans to expand the service to other public locations, including stadiums, malls and museums.