Telling the story of America’s babies is more important than ever.  The  State of Babies Yearbook: 2021 shows us that, even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the littlest among us did not have the supports they needed to thrive.  As a result, the pandemic has wreaked havoc on the conditions that contribute to babies’ development and families’ stability.  Black and Brown babies and babies in families with low income continue to experience disparities in good health, strong families, and positive early learning experiences resulting from barriers associated with systemic racism and lack of economic opportunity.