Get your Baby Box

Renfrewshire families are being reminded that registration for Baby Boxes opens on June 15 for babies due on or after 15 August 2017.

Expectant mums and dads can register to receive their baby’s box during midwife appointments after June 15.

Delivery will then begin on August 15, with the Baby Box sent directly to a home or other preferred address.

The scheme is to help all children get the best start in life

Minister for Childcare and Early Years Mark McDonald said: “I’m delighted to announce that all babies due in Scotland on or after August 15 will receive a Baby Box as part of the national roll-out.

“Scotland’s Baby Box will help tackle deprivation, improve health and support parents, and we’re proud to introduce it in Scotland.

“It will include materials to promote the best possible outcomes for children and the box itself will also provide a safe space for babies to sleep near their parents, to promote bonding and early attachment.

“As the scheme formally begins our delivery partners will work hard to deliver as many boxes as quickly as possible to ensure new parents can start to use them straight away.

“And from January 2018, all Baby Boxes will be delivered at least four weeks before the baby’s due date.”