Following the hugely successful finnish model the box is also suitable for babies to sleep in.
What does the scottish baby box contain.
How you get your baby box.
The poem is an ode to the joys of bringing a new baby into the world.
It comes with a poem specially written by scotland s makar jackie kay called welcome wee.
The box also has a mattress mattress protector and 2 fitted sheets.
This includes scotland s baby box scheme with all newborn babies getting a free baby box from the scottish government.
The scottish government is gifting every newborn baby a box of essential items such as clothes nappies and books to help ensure they get the best start in life.
Scotland s baby box is packed full of clothes bedding and lots of other useful things to help give.
This will happen during your 18 to 20 or 28 week antenatal appointment.
It gives a safe and comfy place for them to sleep.
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As well as all the necessary essentials mentioned above the box also contains a beautifully written poem called welcome wee one.
The poem was written specially by jackie kay who is scotland s national poet laureate also known as the scots makar a makar is a 15 th century scottish term for a poet or bard.
The box also contains cot sheets a mattress and a blanket making it suitable for a baby to sleep in.
New babies need a surprising amount of stuff.
The box itself comes complete with a mattress and bedding that fits perfectly.
The baby box helps families prepare for the arrival of their baby.