Maternity package - Wikipedia
WEBThe maternity package (Finnish: äitiyspakkaus, Swedish: moderskapsförpackning), known internationally as the Finnish "baby box," is a kit granted by the Finnish social security institution Kela, to all expectant or adoptive parents who live in Finland or are covered by the Finnish social security system.
The Kela Baby Box, a Newborn Supply Kit Given to Finnish Parents
WEBDec 3, 2018 · For over 75 years, the Finnish government has gifted mothers-to-be with a very practical present: a baby box. Full of simple supplies, this starter kit comes with everything expectant and adoptive parents could hope for, helping them seamlessly adjust to life with a newborn.
Why Finnish babies sleep in cardboard boxes - BBC News
WEBJun 4, 2013 · For 75 years, Finland's expectant mothers have been given a box by the state. It's like a starter kit of clothes, sheets and toys that can even be used as a bed. And some say it helped...
The Finnish Baby Box Is Becoming Popular Around the World
WEBMar 30, 2017 · Since the 1940s, every pregnant woman in Finland has been gifted a baby box by the government. All she has to do in return is attend a prenatal clinic before her fourth month of pregnancy.
Why Finland's Beloved Baby Box Got A Harsh Review - NPR
WEBJan 25, 2019 · New parents love the Finnish baby box. It's sent by the government to moms-to-be and is full of tiny booties and socks, onesies and baby bibs. And the box itself can be baby's first crib.
First peek: Finland's 2024 baby box | Yle News | Yle
WEBApr 16, 2024 · Social benefits agency Kela on Tuesday revealed its revamped 2024 baby box. The free-of-charge package is a maternity allowance filled with baby essentials for the first year of a child's life. Alternatively, moms-to-be can choose to receive 170 euros instead of the infant care items.
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Frequently asked questions about the maternity package
WEBFrequently asked questions about the Finnish maternity package (baby box) What was the original motivation for the maternity package? How has the maternity package changed over the years? What are the criteria for receiving a maternity package? Can a Finnish person living abroad get one? Why can’t fathers get one?
WEBFinland’s baby box program • Given to new moms in Finland since the 1930s. • Pregnant women who visit a doctor or prenatal clinic before the 4th month of pregnancy receive a baby box. • The baby box is a sturdy cardboard box with a snug fitting mattress where a baby can sleep.
Finnish mothers have been receiving a free 'baby box' of
WEBAug 26, 2023 · Finnish mothers have been receiving a free 'baby box' of essentials for 84 years and it's amazing. It's a starter kit that includes bodysuits, a sleeping bag, outdoor gear, bathing products for the child, diapers, bedding and a small mattress.