Scotland's Baby Box Scheme

The Scottish Government is committing to spending £6m a year to roll out their Baby Box scheme.

It is a simple concept first used in Finland that every new born baby should be given an initial endowment of basic products including clothing, bedding and toys. In essence it is a universal benefit in kind and - so the government hopes - a subtle nudge for Mothers to attend post-natal classes and receive extra advice and help.

Is this a timely intervention to promote maternal and new born baby health? Or are there better alternatives to support those crucial weeks and months after birth?