UK parents struggle to afford newborn essentials, a study reveals

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Four in 10 UK parents struggle to afford newborn essentials, a study reveals. A Barnardo's survey of 2,000 parents found nearly half feel their child has missed opportunities due to cost, impacting development. The charity advocates for a nationwide "baby box" scheme, similar to Scotland's, to provide essential items for all newborns.


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