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Baby Boxes begin

5 January 2017

Scotland’s first Baby Boxes have been delivered by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

The Scottish Government is gifting every newborn baby a Box of essential items, such as clothes, nappies and books, to help ensure they get the best start in life.

 

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has delivered Scotland’s first Baby Boxes to new mums in Clackmannanshire. The Scottish Government is gifting every newborn baby a Box of essential items, such as clothes, nappies and books, to help ensure they get the best start in life. Following the hugely successful Finnish model, the Box is also suitable for babies to sleep in. The three-month pilot begins today in Clackmannanshire and Orkney, and the Baby Box will be rolled out to all newborns by the summer of 2017.

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Following the hugely successful Finnish model, the Box is also suitable for babies to sleep in. The baby box concept is also intended to encourage engagement by expectant mothers with maternity and antenatal services.

The three-month pilot began in Clackmannanshire and Orkney on 1 January, and the Baby Box will be rolled out to all newborns by the summer of 2017.

 

The Scottish Government is gifting every newborn baby a box of essential items, such as clothes, nappies and books, to help ensure they get the best start in life. Following the hugely successful Finnish model, the Baby Box is also suitable for babies to sleep in. The Baby Box will be rolled out to all newborns by the summer of 2017. #babies #babybox

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The First Minister said:

Scotland’s Baby Box is a strong signal of our determination that every child, regardless of their circumstances, should get the best start in life.”

“The Box contains around 40 different essential items for new babies and for parents. It’s a simple idea with a proven record in tackling deprivation, improving health and supporting parents, and I’m proud and excited that the pilot is now underway.

“Being a parent is the most important but also the most difficult job there is so it’s important that parents get as much support as possible. The Box complements the existing services available to help babies and parents to thrive in the crucial early months.”

Some of the items in the Scottish Baby Box are listed below. Clothes come in a range of sizes for newborn, 0-3 months and 3-6 months.

Mattress
Fitted cot sheets
Satin edged cellular blanket
Mattress protector
Pramsuit with hood
All-in-one day suit
Romper and bodysuit set
Scratch mittens
Short-sleeved bodysuit
Long-sleeved bodysuit
Long-sleeved bodysuit with integral scratch mitten
Long-sleeved wraparound bodysuit
Footed leggings
Fleece jacket with hood
Jersey trousers
Baby wrap
Hooded bath towel
Real nappy and liners
Digital ear thermometer and replacement hygiene cover
Natural bath sponge
Bath and room baby thermometer and battery
Dribbler bib
Organic cotton muslin squares
Comforter / soother toy
PlayTalkRead play mat
PlayTalkRead travel changing mat
Baby book
Nursing pads

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