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Rotherham Council Offers Free Baby Packs to Expectant Parents

by daisy

Rotherham Council has launched a new initiative aimed at giving newborns the best possible start in life by offering free packs containing essential items to expectant parents.

The scheme is now open for registration, and all pregnant women due to give birth after April 7 can sign up to receive one of the baby boxes. Each pack includes essential items to help parents in the first six months of their baby’s life, such as clothing, a toy, a book, and other useful items.

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The council has allocated £360,000 to support the project, with the aim of ensuring families have access to key resources from the very beginning of their child’s life. Councillor Joanna Baker-Rogers, the cabinet member for adult care and public health, emphasized the importance of helping families get the essentials they need.

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On average, 2,740 babies are born annually in Rotherham, and all expectant families are eligible for the free baby packs, according to the council. Midwives will inform pregnant women about the initiative and assist with registration during appointments.

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Councillor Victoria Cusworth, cabinet member for children and young people, expressed her enthusiasm for the project, saying, “I’m so pleased that we are able to support new parents with these products and ensure they get timely support to provide all children with the best start in life.”

Sarah Petty, head of midwifery at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, added, “We are excited to be involved in this project supporting all families to give their newborns the best start in life.”

Expectant families are also encouraged to register online with their local family hub to access additional support services.

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