Baby Box

[tinkerbell23]

My baby box is coming tomorrow!

Free, courtesy of the Scottish Gov!

https://www.scotland.org/about-scotland/scotlands-stories/baby-box

What do you think of it?

I think its great, especially for those who are tight on cash!!

X

[sherrardk]

That’s fab and so thoughtful.

[tinkerbell23]

Is there anything similar in England/Ireland/Wales? X

[anneasquith]

Hi, I’ve heard new mums say they doubt they would ever use anything from the box. The were all wrong. Must be a God send to the lesser well off parents . You keeping well tinks ?

[maggiebee]

This has been going for some time and I think it's a real boost for some families. Sure you'll put everything in it to good use tinks.

[Mamyalynne]

That's wonderful and as you say so helpful too.

I remember getting a bag of goodies when mine were born decades ago.

[tinkerbell23]

The wee books & thermometer I will use!!

The clothes might not be to my personal taste & ill likely donate them if not, luckily I have that option!!

The box... I plan to keep memory stuff in!!

Closely monitored Anne thanks for asking- well apart from horrendous pelvic pain :0(

Self Refd to physio a month ago & bought a brace! Sadly due to covid, video calls only and not for another week!!

Xx

[anneasquith]

Is it subluxation ?

[tinkerbell23]

Pelvic Girdle apparently!?

Not much that can be done but it soooooo painfull sometimes!!! X

[anneasquith]

Poor you .

[Buenchico]

>>> Is there anything similar in England/Ireland/Wales?

There's never been a national scheme in England but some NHS trusts have tried out the idea
https://bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12887-020-02064-2

[gness]

That's so lovely, Tinks. I doubt I will have the opportunity to tell you if they do the same in Ireland! ;-)

Got nothing when I had my son in the UK. Do recall a few nice goodies from the hospital when the daughter was born in Canada. Not much but it did include a rectal thermometer. :-)

[brainiac]

Good for the Scottish government, makes me proud :)

[jno]

my, do they actually come with a baby in them like in the photo? Trust the Scots to invent a handy new means of delivery.

What a lovely idea.

[anneasquith]

Jno. A baby is optional.

[tinkerbell23]

JNO that would be nice LOL!!!

Makes me proud too i think its fantastic!

Gness did you test the thermometer LOL!?

I know people are alot worse off Anne and after the last time I am not complaining! Lucky to be where I am.... just sore!

Been working from home since March aswell not sure how I would have been some days having to physically attend x

[douglas9401]

The Bounty Pack, Mamyalynne?

That's what preceded the government scheme up here.

[gness]

Oh yes, Tinks. Carry it everywhere with me just in case....x

[tinkerbell23]

Good read Buen thank you xx

[douglas9401]

How hotpants were discovered, apparently.

[Mamyalynne]

Yes Douglas, that was it - thank you.

I know in England there's a Grant for those on UC and Wales have rolled out Baby Bundles.