Thousands of baby boxes have been delivered to families across the Forth Valley Health Board area.
Figures published recently show that 17,512 boxes have been delivered since the scheme was introduced in 2017.
The Scottish Government introduced the scheme to make sure every newborn in Scotland has the best possible start in life.
Each box contains essential items for the baby's first few months.
Keith Brown, MSP for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, said: "It really is fantastic to think of the many Baby Boxes that have been delivered to families across my Clackmannanshire & Dunblane constituency – more than seventeen and a half thousand across the Forth Valley Health Board area - since the SNP government introduced them in 2017.
"The baby box plays a crucial part in our objective of tackling child poverty – the number one priority of this SNP government, helping to ensure that every child has what they need for the best start in life - and the game-changing Scottish Child payment means that support continues where it is needed.
"The essential items that are provided with every box are especially important when household budgets continue to be squeezed, with this uncaring Labour government continuing to cut support for the most vulnerable.
"With initiatives like the Baby Box, the SNP in government will continue to drive down child poverty and do what we can to lessen the harm Westminster is causing.
"Just think what a transformation we could bring about with the full powers of an independent nation."
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