Lanarkshire MSP welcomes baby box success as over 250,000 delivered to expectant parents

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A Lanarkshire MSP has hailed the success of the "baby box" initiative that delivers items to expectant parents in Scotland. Clare Haughey, who represents Rutherglen and is also the Scottish Government's children's minister, was speaking as it was revealed the scheme has now hit over a quarter of a million recipients.

Ms Haughey added that she believed the plan is extremely important given the amount of families struggling with the ongoing cost of living crisis.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The initiative will reach its sixth anniversary this summer.Ms Haughey stated: “The Baby Box is part of our commitment to ensure every child has the best start in life, and I am heartened that so many families have benefitted from this fantastic scheme."Clearly household budgets remain under extreme pressure from the cost of living crisis, so it is reassuring to know that all expectant parents in Scotland, regardless of their circumstances, have access to essential items needed for the first six months of their newborn’s life."The Baby Box also contains items to support positive parenting, benefitting infants as well as parents."The contents of the box are essential items for the first six months of a baby's life, and are designed to inform and support positive parenting behaviours.One Parent Families