The Finnish maternity package is a box of baby essentials given to every family expecting a child in Finland.
The Finnish maternity package is a box of baby essentials given to every family expecting a child in Finland. It contains around 50-60 items: clothing, bedding, bathing supplies, and more. The box itself can be used as a baby bed. You can alternatively choose a cash payment of 170 euros. To receive it you must visit a doctor or midwife before the end of week 22 of pregnancy. The package has been given since 1938 and is a famous Finnish institution.
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