SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has hailed the success of the Scottish Government Baby Box scheme – as new figures revealed that 7516 of families in Ayrshire and Arran have benefitted from a Baby Box.
Across Scotland, over 120,000 Baby Boxes have been delivered since April 2017.
Scotland’s Baby Box contains 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.
The box now also includes a reusable nappy voucher, which 220 families in NHS Ayrshire and Arran have taken advantage of.
Commenting, SNP MSP Ruth Maguire said:
“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 7516 have been sent to families across Ayrshire and Arran including here in my Cunninghame South constituency.
“96% 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.”
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 