FOI/202600522297 · FOI · unclear
Baby box contents, cost and distribution figures: FOI release
Information requested
1. The cost to the Scottish Government of providing a single Baby Box, including the most recent available cost per box.
2. A detailed list of all items currently included within the Baby Box.
3. The total annual expenditure incurred by the Scottish Government in providing Baby Boxes for each of the last three financial years for which data is available.
4. For each of the last three financial years, the number of Baby Boxes distributed.
Response
1 The cost to the Scottish Government of providing a single Baby Box, including the most recent available cost per box.
We can estimate the cost to the Scottish Government of a Baby Box each year by dividing the Baby Box Managing Agent Contract spend by the amount of Baby Boxes purchased for the year, this figure would include the box and contents and all logistics such as sourcing the contents, storage, picking and packing, delivery, call centre and data capture centre. The most recent costing is £184.
2 A detailed list of all items currently included within the Baby Box.
Below is a list of items supplied in the Baby Box and a link to the Scottish Government’s ParentClub website which details all the Baby Box contents alongside photos of each item.
Baby box | Parent Club
Baby Box Items Digital underarm thermometer (x1) Scratch Mittens Short-sleeved vest (x1) - Newborn Long-sleeved vest (x1) - Newborn Reusable nappies voucher (x1) Long-sleeved side buttoning vest (x1) - Newborn Long-sleeved patterned vest (x1) - Newborn Cotton hat (x1) 0-3 months Long-sleeved sleepsuit (x1) 0-3 months Jersey trousers (x2) 0-3 months Pair of socks (x1) 0-3 months All-in-one day suit (x2) 3-6 months Long-sleeved sleepsuit (x1) 3-6 months Jersey trousers (x2) 3-6 months Pair of socks (x1) 3-6 months Fleece jacket with hood (x1) 3-6 months Mattress with protector with fitted sheets (x2) Cellular blanket Baby wrap (x1) Hooded bath towel (x1) Bath sponge (x1) Bath and room thermometer (x1) Teething ring soother (x1) Baby books (x2) Buggy book (x1) Playmat (x1) Emery boards Bib (x1) Muslin cloth squares (x3) Comforter toy (x1) Travel changing mat (x1) Pack of disposable nursing pads (x1) Pack of 12 maternity towels (x1) Box of 3 condoms (x2) Childsmile toothbrush (x1) Baby Box
3 The total annual expenditure incurred by the Scottish Government in providing Baby Boxes for each of the last three financial years for which data is available.
Please see below table detailing last 3 years annual expenditure on Baby Boxes.
Year Annual Expenditure 2023/24 £7,977,615 2024/25 £6,027,000 2025/26 £7,993,642
4 For each of the last three financial years, the number of Baby Boxes distributed.
Please see below table detailing the number of Baby Boxes distributed over the last 3 years.
Year Baby Boxes Delivered 2023/24 41,117 2024/25 40,712 2025/26 39,225
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