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Why Finnish babies sleep in cardboard boxes

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CupCakes

CupCakes Report 4 Jun 2013 14:03

Quoting from a comment - my thoughts exactly.
'I think that this is a brilliant scheme, becoming a parent is stressful nerve wracking and anything that alleviates that is good in my book'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22751415

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 Finland achieve one of the world's lowest infant mortality rates.

LadyScozz

LadyScozz Report 4 Jun 2013 15:05

We lived in Helsinki for about a year.

In the middle of winter (minus 40C!) we saw prams on balconies..... only for a few minutes. Maybe it's to make the babies tough?

Can't remember if we saw any cardboard boxes on the balconies. :-D

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 4 Jun 2013 15:27

They were probably worried the boxes would get soggy :-)

It is a good idea, but can't see our government doing the same. Isn't there are a grant in England/Wales for 'poor' familes to help with the cost?

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wisechild

wisechild Report 4 Jun 2013 16:00

Perhaps the cardboard boxes were inside the prams.

jax

jax Report 4 Jun 2013 16:10

In this country they provide this so they can go out and buy their own cot plus extras if on low income

http://www.babycentre.co.uk/a1028726/sure-start-maternity-grant


Edit - looks more for non working mothers

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Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 5 Jun 2013 04:45

I think it is a lovely idea, and makes for equality for the babies to start off with. Many families go completely over the top with the things they buy when a baby only wants to be kept clean and warm and well fed, and couldn't care less whether or not their clothes are designer wear.

I hate seeing small babies in denim, I don't think it is soft and warm enough but sure enough, my o.h.'s 11 week old baby grandson had denim jeans on over his nappy and vest etc.

Lizx