96 per cent of new parents in the area have received Baby Boxes from the Government since the introduction of the scheme in 2017.

The boxes contain a selection of clothes, as well as every day must-haves, like a bath towel, a travel changing mat, muslin cloth squares, a bib, a digital thermometer, and books.

The box now also includes a reusable nappy voucher, which 7,516 families in NHS Ayrshire and Arran have taken advantage of.

Commenting, SNP MSP Jeane Freeman said: “At heart the Baby Box is a message about tackling inequality, improving health and supporting new parents, which is why I’m delighted to see that have been sent to families across Ayrshire and Arran, including here in my Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley constituency. 96 per cent of expectant parents are now requesting a Baby Box – and more than 120,000 have been delivered across Scotland. That’s a huge vote of confidence in the Baby Box, which will be vitally important in our efforts to ensure that all children get the best start in life.”