Thousands of Highland families has benefited from the Scottish Government’s baby box scheme, new figures have revealed.
A total of 6,013 families in the north have benefitted from the scheme, which aims to give every single child an equal start in life.
Across the country, 120,000 boxed have been delivered to families since its launch in April 2017.
Each box contains a selection of clothes and must have items including aa bath towel, travel changing mat, muslin cloth squares, a bib, digital thermometer and books.
The box now also includes a reusable nappy voucher, which 297 families in NHS Highland have taken advantage of.
North MSP Maree Todd hailed the success of the scheme in giving youngsters “the best start in life.”
She said: “Every child, regardless of their circumstances, should get the best start in life.
“At the heart of the Baby Box is a message about tackling inequality, improving health and supporting new parents – which is why I’m delighted to see that 6,013 have been sent to families across the Highlands.
“96% 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.”