Baby box

Made from pure cotton, they are ideal for baby's delicate skin. They will help protect them from scratching themselves.

Long-sleeved design great for layering and made from 100% cotton to keep baby comfortable all day. Poppers and an envelope neck allow you to quickly and easily change and dress your baby.

Short-sleeved design for easy dressing and made from 100% cotton to keep baby comfortable all day. The envelope neck allows you to quickly and easily take the vest off down the way instead of over your baby’s head, if they have made a mess!

This soft cotton vest will keep baby cosy all day. Poppers and an envelope neck allow you to quickly and easily change and dress your baby.

These lovely joggers are perfect for playtime. Made from a soft jersey cotton, they come with an elasticated waistband for easy dressing and changing.

Keep their tiny toes nice and warm with these cotton blend socks.

Keep your wee one warm and cosy with this soft cotton hat.

The long-sleeved sleepsuit is great for bedtime, with popper fastenings to make changing easier. Made from soft, pure cotton.

This soft cotton side buttoning vest features a wrap design, to sit above your baby’s belly button. It’s perfect for newborns whose umbilical cord is still healing.

This cosy and comfortable all-in-one has been designed with your wee one's comfort in mind. Made from the softest cotton to make cuddles extra snuggly.

This sleepsuit is nice and cosy to keep your baby warm at night. Pure cotton makes it gentle on their skin.

Keep their tiny toes nice and warm with these cotton blend socks.

A hooded fleece jacket is great for keeping your little one snug and warm in the colder months. This zip-fastening jacket is lovely and soft and easy to take on and off.

These lovely joggers are perfect for playtime adventures. Made from a soft, jersey cotton, they have an elasticated waistband making them comfortable to wear as they learn to sit up and move around.

The mattress provided is designed to fit the box perfectly. When you put your baby to sleep, make sure their feet are at the end of the box so they can’t wriggle under the covers. 

Here's some info on getting your newborn to sleep! 

The mattress is made of combustion high resilience foam to comply with government regulations BS1877-10:2011 + A1:2012. The construction complies with BS 7177 2008 + A1:2011. 

The fitted sheet is specially designed to fit the mattress in the box, this sheet is nice and soft on baby’s skin to help them sleep soundly.

This cellular blanket keeps baby’s temperature just right - like the ones in the hospital. It’s breathable but cosy so your wee one is as snug as a bug in a rug!

Suitable for all ages, the easy to use digital underarm thermometer means you can check your baby’s temperature safely. It’s quick, accurate and comes with an instruction booklet so you know what temperature to look out for if you think your baby is unwell. Please retain the instructions for future use. You can also watch our video here to see how to take your baby's temperature.

This short video shows you how to use the under arm thermometer. This page on NHS Inform explains what to do if your baby has a temperature or if you’re worried that your baby is ill.

The box also includes a poem written by Scotland’s national poet, Jackie Kay. It's called ‘Welcome Wee One’ and it talks about how special and precious your new baby is.

Designed for you to carry your baby comfortably and safely either at home or when you’re out and about. 

You can find instructions for putting on your baby wrap here.

Playing with your baby is a great way to spend time together and helps them learn. We’ve included a play mat for them to lie on and then roll and sit on as they get older.

The changing mat is a compact, foldable, wipe-clean mat which is perfect for baby-changing while you and your wee one are out and about. 

Here's some info on how to change your little one's nappy.

You can cuddle your baby dry with this soft cotton towel. The hooded corner slips onto your baby's head to keep them warm, making it easy for you to wrap the rest of it around your baby. 

Here's some info on bathing your newborn baby.

A thermometer that can be used to check the temperature of the room or the bath so that you know that your baby isn't too hot or cold.

This super soft sponge is hygienically provided in a clear bag.

Story time can be a lovely time for you to bond with your wee one. These cute books are provided by the Scottish Book Trust – you can find out more about all the things they offer for families on their website.

This hard-wearing board book can be attached to your pram or buggy – perfect for keeping baby occupied when you’re out and about.

Muslin squares are ideal for mopping up spills, or as burping cloths.

Choosing reusable nappies can save you up to £750 per baby compared to the cost of disposables and will reduce your consumption of single use plastic too! 

Your Baby Box will give you the opportunity to try reusable nappies. Please get in touch with scotlandsbabybox@theapsgroup.com if you have any questions relating to the reusable nappy offer.

This handy dribble bib is made from a soft fabric with towel backing. It's designed to help keep your baby's clothes dry and prevent rashes which can irritate your baby's delicate skin.

This machine washable comforter toy can be a life saver for helping your baby settle.

With its different textures and easy to hold handle, it can help relieve sore gums.

Doctors recommend using only an emery board in the first few weeks of a new baby's life because their nails are very soft.

Babies usually start teething at around six months, and once their first tooth has come through, you’ll also need to start brushing twice a day with this soft toothbrush from Childsmile! You can find out more about teething and looking after your baby’s teeth here.

Maternity towels are soft, absorbent and thick pads which cushion and protect. Specially designed for use in the days following the birth of your baby.

Breast pads are specially designed for use during late pregnancy and after the birth when you start to produce breast milk. 

Here's some info on breastfeeding your newborn.

Condoms are the simplest choice of contraception for many women and they also offer protection against some sexually transmitted infections. They don't contain any hormones so there are very few side effects and they're safe to use during breastfeeding.

This free app includes music for new parents and their babies to enjoy together. There’s gentle music for waking to, lively music for singing and clapping along with and quiet music for dozing to. Click here to download the free RSNO Astar app: http://www.rsno.org.uk/astar/