Latest figures from the Scottish Government have revealed that the transformative Baby Box policy has already benefitted 3834 newborns across NHS Lothian since they were introduced last summer – and over 22,000 have so far been delivered across Scotland.
The Baby Box is a key part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to making Scotland the very best place in the world to grow up – and contains important items for parents and babies alike, such as baby clothes, a digital ear thermometer, a bath towel, a changing mat and books.
The box itself also doubles as a bed for a newborn, containing a mattress, mattress protector and fitted sheet – providing a safe and warm place for babies to sleep.
Local SNP MSP Ben Macpherson said: “It is excellent to see so many families across Edinburgh benefitting from the Baby Box. The boxes are a really positive Scottish Government initiative, providing parents with many of the essentials they need to care for their child.
“From thermometers to towels, changing mats to clothes – the boxes are a fantastic way to help give children across Edinburgh the very best start in life.
“The fact that 3834 boxes have already been provided to parents across Edinburgh, part of a total of over 22,000 across Scotland, shows just how popular they are proving with parents in every corner of the country – and given how beneficial they are to parents and newborns, long may that continue.”
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