Nearly 14,000 South Lanarkshire babies have been given the best start in life after their mums received a Baby Box.
The boxes have gone to 13,819 families since the scheme was introduced in April 2017 – that’s 96 per cent of new parents.
Baby Boxes contain a selection of clothes, as well as every day must-haves, like a bath towel, a travel changing mat, muslin cloth squares, a bib, a digital thermometer, and books. They also now include a reusable nappy voucher.
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has hailed the success of the scheme.
She told the Reformer: “Every child, regardless of their circumstances, should get the best start in life.
“At the heart of the Baby Box is a message about tackling inequality, improving health and supporting new parents – which is why I’m delighted to see that nearly 14,000 have been sent to families across NHS Lanarkshire, including here in my Rutherglen constituency.
“Ninety six per cent of expectant parents are now requesting a Baby Box – and more than 120,000 have been delivered across Scotland.
“That’s a huge vote of confidence in the Baby Box, which will be vitally important in our efforts to ensure that all children get the best start in life.”
