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Scotland's Baby Boxes

All newborn babies in Scotland can get a box of essential items, containing things like:

  • clothes, from newborn up to 6 months
  • a digital under arm thermometer
  • bath and room thermometer
  • a bath towel
  • a changing mat
  • books

The box also has a:

  • mattress
  • mattress protector
  • 2 fitted sheets

Find out more about what’s in the Baby Box on Parent Club.

Who can get a Baby Box

You need to be:

  • registered with a midwife
  • living in Scotland

How to get your Baby Box

Your midwife will fill in a registration card with you.

They will do this at either your:

  • 18 to 20 week appointment
  • 28 week appointment

Your midwife will send the registration card away.

You do not need to do anything else.

Your Baby Box it will be delivered between 4 weeks before your due date up until your due date.

Find more information about the Baby Box delivery on Parent Club.

If you have questions about your Baby Box

APS Group pack and send out the boxes. They can help if you have any questions.

Email: scotlandsbabybox@theapsgroup.com

Phone: 0800 030 8003

Send feedback about the Baby Box

We would like to know:

  • if we did something well
  • if we need to improve something
  • the contents of the box
  • the registration process
  • why you chose not to receive a box

Email: scotlandbabybox@gov.scot

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