Strolling Thunder 2025
A baby’s beginning lays the foundation for all to come.
Babies and their families from every state and DC came to Washington, DC on May 20, 2025 for Strolling Thunder. They shared their stories and called on Congress to write a new chapter for America that prioritizes infants, toddlers and their families.
What Parents Had to Say
Each of our 51 families met with their state’s policymakers to tell their story and make sure Congress hears what babies and families really need: quality, affordable child care, paid family leave, economic security, and policies that give every baby a strong start.
See more news coverage from The 74 Million, The Morning Journal, and First Alert 7.
Highlights From This Year's Event
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Strolling Thunder 2025
Strolling Thunder families gather on Capitol Hill for a rally, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Washington. Families from all 50 States took part in Strolling Thunder an ongoing effort by ZERO TO THREEs Think Babies initiative to press lawmakers to enact policies that build economic security and healthy developments for all babies. (Kevin Wolf/AP Content Services for Zero To Three)
Strolling Thunder 2025
Strolling Thunder 2025
Strolling Thunder families gather on Capitol Hill for a rally, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Washington. Families from all 50 States took part in Strolling Thunder an ongoing effort by ZERO TO THREE’s “Think Babies” initiative to press lawmakers to enact policies that build economic security and healthy developments for all babies. (Kevin Wolf/AP Content Services for Zero To Three)
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Strolling Thunder 2025
Strolling Thunder 2025
Strolling Thunder families gather on Capitol Hill for a rally, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Washington. Families from all 50 States took part in Strolling Thunder an ongoing effort by ZERO TO THREEs Think Babies initiative to press lawmakers to enact policies that build economic security and healthy developments for all babies. (Kevin Wolf/AP Content Services for Zero To Three)
Strolling Thunder 2025
Strolling Thunder 2025
Strolling Thunder families gather on Capitol Hill for a rally, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Washington. Families from all 50 States took part in Strolling Thunder an ongoing effort by ZERO TO THREE’s “Think Babies” initiative to press lawmakers to enact policies that build economic security and healthy developments for all babies. (Kevin Wolf/AP Content Services for Zero To Three)
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Strolling Thunder 2025
Strolling Thunder 2025
Strolling Thunder families gather on Capitol Hill for a rally, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Washington. Families from all 50 States took part in Strolling Thunder an ongoing effort by ZERO TO THREE’s “Think Babies” initiative to press lawmakers to enact policies that build economic security and healthy developments for all babies. (Kevin Wolf/AP Content Services for Zero To Three)
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Strolling Thunder 2025
Strolling Thunder 2025
Strolling Thunder families gather on Capitol Hill for a rally, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Washington. Families from all 50 States took part in Strolling Thunder an ongoing effort by ZERO TO THREEs Think Babies initiative to press lawmakers to enact policies that build economic security and healthy developments for all babies. (Kevin Wolf/AP Content Services for Zero To Three)
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Senator Moreno hosts a Moreno Constituent Coffee in Washington, DC on May 20, 2025. (Official U.S. Senate photo by Jill Craig)
Strolling Thunder 2025
Strolling Thunder 2025
Strolling Thunder families gather on Capitol Hill for a rally, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Washington. Families from all 50 States took part in Strolling Thunder an ongoing effort by ZERO TO THREEs Think Babies initiative to press lawmakers to enact policies that build economic security and healthy developments for all babies. (Kevin Wolf/AP Content Services for Zero To Three)
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Strolling Thunder 2025
Strolling Thunder 2025
Strolling Thunder families gather on Capitol Hill for a rally, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Washington. Families from all 50 States took part in Strolling Thunder an ongoing effort by ZERO TO THREEs Think Babies initiative to press lawmakers to enact policies that build economic security and healthy developments for all babies. (Kevin Wolf/AP Content Services for Zero To Three)
Congress can be the heroes babies need.
It’s time to rewrite the story of America’s babies with policies that prioritize good health, strong families, and positive early learning experiences.
Learn more about a few of the 2025 Strolling Thunder babies and read about one mom’s journey that led to her becoming an advocate.
Meet the 2025 Strolling Thunder Babies
Click on your state to meet the baby who represented you!
It Takes a Village
Join us in amplifying the voices of Strolling Thunder families across the country by urging your Congress members to be the heroes babies need by not only opposing cuts to, but investing in, programs that infants, toddlers, and families need to thrive!
Become a Big Voice for Little Kids to help protect the programs babies and their families need.