Over the last year every parent in Scotland can send away for a Baby Box from the Scottish Government all you have to do is fill in a small form with your address and due date at your 20 – 24 week midwife appointment then she sends it away. Ours arrived at 34 weeks it was rather exciting and like Christmas morning.
Filled with a few important things to get you started the box also comes with a mattress so you can use it was a bed for your baby then a toybox or whatever you decide.
What’s in your baby box?
Clothes in unisex colours
Newborn
Scratch mittens 1 pair
Short-sleeved vest x1
Long-sleeved vest x1
0-3 Months
Long-sleeved button side vest x1
Cotton hat x1
Long-sleeved vest x1
Long-sleeved sleepsuit x1
Jersey trousers x1
Pair of socks
3-6 Months
All in one daysuit x1
Jersey trousers x1
Long- sleeved sleepsuit x1
Pair of socks
Fleece jacket with hood x1
Also
Mattress x1
Mattress protector x1
Fitted sheet x1
Cellular blanket x1
Baby wrap (carrier) x1
Hooded towel x1
Digital ear thermometer x1
Bath sponge x1
Bath & bath thermometer x1
Teething ring x1
Baby books x2
Play mat x1
Emery boards x3
Dribble bib x1
Muslin cloths x3
Comforter toy x1
Soft toy cube x1
Travel changing mat x1
Pack of 24 nursing pads x1 (not pictured)
Box of condoms x2
Park of 12 maternity towels x1 (not pictured)
RSNO postcard to download lullaby tracks
There was also information leaflets on using the box safety as a bed
And A poem for your wee one. Written by Jackie Kay Scotland’s National Poet
To find out more about Baby Box go to Parentclub.scot