All babies in Scotland due from tomorrow will be gifted a Baby Box aimed at tackling inequality and promoting health for all our youngest children.
A gift from the Scottish Government to every newborn baby in Scotland, the Baby Box contains a variety of essential items, such as clothes, nappies and books, to help ensure they get the best start in life.
Mark McDonald, the Minister for Childcare and Early Years, said: “We are committed to doing everything we can to give every baby born in Scotland the best possible start in life and the Baby Box is just one of the range of measures we are using to help babies and parents thrive in the crucial early months.
“The national roll-out is the result of months of hard work and engagement with healthcare professionals, stakeholders and parents and I would like to thank everyone involved in helping us reach this momentous occasion.
“We will continue to listen to feedback as the Baby Box reaches more families and work with parents and healthcare professionals to keep the contents under review.”
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