I just read an article online about Finland giving new moms a box with a bunch of cool baby stuff. I think this is a great idea. It started in the 30's and continues today. All you have to do to get the box is seek prenatal care before 4 months. It promotes health and safety, breastfeeding, and cloth diapering. It has lowered the infant mortality rate and evolved over time.
All I can think is that, how genius is this? Giving new moms EVERYTHING they need for the new baby in a box. Now, you can opt for a cash grant instead, but really, who would do that? I would have loved a new box of baby clothes and such for both girls. It sounded like a baby shower in a box and totally awesome.
Now, yes, part of this is because I am cheap, and I love a free stuff. But I also love the idea that it gives children all the same start - each child get the same stuff in the box. Each child gets to have a good start in life, even if their parents can't afford something new, they are able to get something new for each child.
Maybe if we have another baby we will need to move to Finland. Or maybe I will start looking for cheap items to create my own new baby boxes for friends and family. That is probably the easier route!
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