Newborn gift ticks all the right boxes
A Paisley politician says the Scottish Government’s Baby Box policy has already benefitted thousands of newborns across Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board area.
SNP MSP George Adam welcomed news that 5,621 boxes had been handed out in the region since the scheme was introduced last year.
He said:“It is excellent to see so many families across Paisley and Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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 of giving children in Paisley the very best start in life.
“That 5,621 boxes have already been provided to parents across Greater Glasgow and Clyde, part of a total of over 22,000 across Scotland, shows 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.”
The Baby Box is seen as a key part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to making Scotland the 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.