12,452 BABY BOXES ALREADY DELIVERED IN FORTH VALLEY
Stirling SNP MSP Evelyn Tweed, has welcomed the news that Scotland’s Baby Box – 12,452 of which have already been delivered across Forth Valley – is receiving a makeover for its fifth birthday.
The Scottish Government introduced the Baby Boxes scheme in 2017, entitling every newborn in Scotland to a box containing essential items intended to make sure that every child has the best possible start in life.
Based on the latest figures for the number of Baby Boxes given out by health boards, 235,622 boxes have been distributed to parents across Scotland since the start of the project.
Commenting MSP for Stirling, Evelyn Tweed, said:
“I am delighted that Scotland’s much cherished Baby Box is being given a makeover in time for its fifth anniversary. Already, 12,452 baby boxes have been delivered across Forth Valley by the SNP in government since 2017.
“The arrival of a new baby is a wonderful moment for every family in Stirling but, as every new parent no doubt appreciates, welcoming a new addition to the family comes with significant cost – particularly when the cost-of-living crisis has put household budgets under increasing pressure.
“Regardless of the circumstances of new parents, receiving a baby box as a celebration of their new arrivals – and the essential items needed for the first six months of their child’s life – really is a welcome gift.
“With updated clothing designs, the refreshed baby box also includes a lovely selection of books, toys, and items that are very useful for new parents.
“A new addition to the updated box is a toothbrush in the baby box for the first time will hopefully encourage good dental health from the beginning and all the way through life.
“The baby box is one of many transformative actions the SNP is taking to make a real difference to children and families on low incomes – like the game changing Scottish Child payment, which will soon be £25 per week per child.
“While the SNP government continues to deliver bold policies in government for a fairer Scotland, with the limited powers at its disposal, it is only with the full powers of independence that we can properly build a better future that works for everyone.”