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Costs involved in sending Scottish Government baby box to New York City Mayor: FOI release

Published
2026-05-11
Received
2026-01-23
Responded
2026-02-04
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector
Exemptions
None detected

Information requested

The total cost of the Scottish Government sending a baby box to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Please break this down by all costs involved, such as the cost of the box, shipping costs, and other costs.

Please also provide a list of the items included in the box.

Response

Transport for 23 Kg to New York £82.92 Duty and Taxes £35.20 Baby Box £160 Total £278.12

Please see list of all contents provided in Scotland’s Baby Box.

Scotland’s Baby Box - Contents

Newborn items:

Scratch mittens Short-sleeved vest Long-sleeved vest Long-sleeved side-buttoning vest

0-3 month items:

Cotton hat Long-sleeved vests Long-sleeved daysuit (no feet) Long-sleeved sleepsuit Jersey trousers Socks

3-6 month items:

All-in-one daysuit Jersey trousers Long-sleeved sleepsuit Socks Fleece jacket with hood

Baby Box:

Mattress (with 2 x fitted sheets) Mattress protector Cellular blanket

Additional Items:

Hooded bath towel Digital underarm thermometer Bath sponge Travel changing mat Teething ring soother Baby book x 2 Emery boards Bath and room thermometer Bib Muslin cloth squares Comforter toy Breast pads Maternity towels Condoms Baby wrap Transport Scotland Road Safety Buggy Book Reusable Nappy Voucher Reusable Maternity Towels Voucher Toothbrush

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