Don’t be without baby boxes

Women expecting their little bundles of joy on or after August 15 should make sure they register for a baby box at their next midwife appointment.

Paisley MSP George Adam has urged mums to sign up for the packs, which contain various items essential for a child’s first weeks and months.

The SNP man said the scheme signals the Scottish Government’s commitment to ensuring that every child in Scotland, regardless of their circumstances, should get the best start in life.

George said: “The Scottish Government is proudly gifting a baby box to every child in Scotland to help tackle deprivation, improve health and support parents – just one part of our determination to ensure that every child has an equal start in life.

“For mothers in Paisley looking f o r ward to welcoming a newborn into the world on or after August 15 this summer, all they need to do to be gifted a baby box is apply through their midwife in advance, supplying their preferred delivery address.

“The baby boxes are full of useful items such as books, clothes, blankets, a bath towel, a changing mat, a bib and a thermometer, while also providing a safe space for babies to sleep near their parents, to promote bonding and early attachment, and send a signal that every child, regardless their background, matters.”