Costs involved in sending Scottish Government baby box to New York City Mayor: FOI release

Information requested

The total cost of the Scottish Government sending a baby box to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Please break this down by all costs involved, such as the cost of the box, shipping costs, and other costs.

Please also provide a list of the items included in the box.

Response

Transport for 23 Kg to New York	£82.92
Duty and Taxes	£35.20
Baby Box	£160
Total	£278.12

Please see list of all contents provided in Scotland’s Baby Box.

Scotland’s Baby Box - Contents

Newborn items:

•  Scratch mittens
•  Short-sleeved vest
•  Long-sleeved vest
•  Long-sleeved side-buttoning vest

0-3 month items:

•  Cotton hat
•  Long-sleeved vests
•  Long-sleeved daysuit (no feet)
•  Long-sleeved sleepsuit
•  Jersey trousers
•  Socks

3-6 month items:

•  All-in-one daysuit
•  Jersey trousers
•  Long-sleeved sleepsuit
•  Socks
•  Fleece jacket with hood

Baby Box:

•  Mattress (with 2 x fitted sheets)
• Mattress protector
•  Cellular blanket

Additional Items:

•  Hooded bath towel
•  Digital underarm thermometer
•  Bath sponge
•  Travel changing mat
•  Teething ring soother
•  Baby book x 2
•  Emery boards
•  Bath and room thermometer
•  Bib
•  Muslin cloth squares
•  Comforter toy
•  Breast pads
•  Maternity towels
•  Condoms
•  Baby wrap
•  Transport Scotland Road Safety Buggy Book
•  Reusable Nappy Voucher
•  Reusable Maternity Towels Voucher
•  Toothbrush

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