The Best Start Grant has now opened applications for the Early Years and School Age Payment.
Parents can receive a payment of £250 for children who are at between 2 years old and 3 years and 6 months old and £250 for children due to start school.
You have to be receiving certain qualifying benefits.
You can apply online at https://www.mygov.scot/best-start-grant or by phoning 0800 182 2222.