According to figures from National Records of Scotland, July is the month most babies are born in Scotland, while December is the quietest.
And parents in Dumfries and Galloway who get tax credits or certain benefits could be eligible for family payments including Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment, Scottish Child Payment and Best Start Foods.
Minister for Social Security Ben Macpherson said: “Scottish Child Payment and Best Start Grant payments can help ease some of the financial pressure – especially at a time when many people have been hit hard economically by Covid-19.
“At a busy time for expectant and new mums, we wanted the application to be accessible and straightforward. Parents and carers can use the same form to apply for Scottish Child Payment, Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods and it only takes an average of 12 minutes for those applying online.
“Social Security Scotland also offers a pre-paid Best Start Foods card for eligible families that can be used to buy healthy foods for children under three.
“I’d encourage anyone who thinks they might be eligible for these payments to find out more and apply today.”
People can apply online at mygov.scot/benefits or by calling Social Security Scotland on 0800 182 2222.
