Baby boxes are set to be made available to all newborns who arrive on 15 August or later.
The Scottish Government is distributing the boxes – which are filled with health products and can be used as a sleep space – to help new parents welcome their babies into a safe environment.
The Lullaby Trust has said there is no evidence to claim that the boxes reduce infant mortality and that they may not meet safety standards.
The average cost of the box to the taxpayer is around £160, with the scheme set to amount to £35.3 million over its first four years of operation. But do you think baby boxes are a waste of money? Please leave a comment below.
Are baby boxes a waste of money?
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