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.
The Finnish Baby Box Is Becoming Popular Around the World
WEBMar 30, 2017 · In the 1930s, about 65 out of every 1,000 Finnish babies died in their first year. Poor families didn’t have money for proper clothes, and many parents slept in bed with their infants, a risk...
Why Finnish babies sleep in cardboard boxes - BBC News
WEBJun 4, 2013 · For 75 years, Finland's expectant mothers have been given a box of baby clothes and bedding by the state. Some say it helped Finland achieve one of the world's lowest infant mortality rates.
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.
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.
Finnish baby box spreads to 60 countries | Tampere universities
WEBMay 10, 2020 · The Finnish maternity package, also known as the baby box, has spread widely around the world. An international research group from Tampere University mapped the phenomenon globally and found a total of 91 …
The Finnish baby box, now available for Europe & the world
WEBSep 23, 2014 · It will feature all the products that made the Finnish baby box famous (and that you can see on the KELA’s website) such as a thermal coat, sleeping bag, a little mattress, a set of grooming objects, neutral-colored clothing – so it can be used for both boys and girls – and other objects that at this point aren’t guaranteed to be 100% ...
Scandinavian Baby Box - Etsy
WEBCheck out our scandinavian baby box selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our boxes & bins shops.
Finland's 'baby boxes' have finally come to the US - and it might …
WEBAfter women visit maternity doctors, take courses on caring for a baby, and complete a mandatory education syllabus, they can receive a free baby box.
Why Finland’s Newborns Sleep in Cardboard Cribs
WEBJul 6, 2016 · Finland provides all mothers-to-be with a baby box, but there’s a string attached. To receive it, the mother has to undergo a medical exam during the first four months of pregnancy.
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