While the baby box has got even international attention in recent times, its origin is quite dark. Finland wasn't a developed nation pre-WW2: poverty was rampant and newborn mortality was too high. After the WW2 things didn't get better immediately because Finland was damaged heavily by the war and was also burdened by the war reparation obligation. Of course nowadays you could say it's just a historical remnant. Some remnants are worth keeping, though. Nevertheless, countries with a wealthier past obviously wouldn't have had any need for a system like this.

@AussieFin

2 жыл бұрын

Yes this is interesting info. Thank you for the comment. This tradition is definitely worth keeping! - Iisa and Jack

@petrusinvictus3603

2 жыл бұрын

You have it correct, in away, Finland tried; first free lunch, 1926,etc.

@DrunkRubberDuck

Жыл бұрын

This is true. There is however another side, which should be mentioned. Prior to World War 2, lots of women, mainly those living in the country, gave birth outside hospitals, usually in their own Sauna, which amazingly was the most hygienic place of their homes, in times when indoor plumbing was a rarity in rural areas. There are statistics which prove the childbirth deaths were lower in Finland than in many other European rural areas at the same time.

I wish the US had something like this. My babies were huge and my 2nd wore a 60cm sized zipper from hanna andersson on his first day. Newborn is generally 50cm but my kiddos were 9.5 and 11lbs respectively. Nice thing about clothes like finland gives you is you can fold cuffs and have extensions on onesies which allow for a much larger size range. In usa my kids blew through the baby sizes because stuff here isnt designed like that

@ralfhaggstrom9862

2 жыл бұрын

The republicansd will NEVER give it to you, they are afraid of well-being people.

Aaaaw, cuteness everywhere! ❤️Those little clothes made me so nostalgic. We took the box both times we had a baby. Shirt with snap fastener is so handy and so are the suits with socks or as we call them, potkupuku/ potkupuvut. Sleeping bag and wool suit were maybe my favorites or the things we used the most. It was also lovely to meet your beautiful partner. I hope she will enjoy the rest of her pregnancy and I wish all the best for both of you.

@AussieFin

2 жыл бұрын

Yes all the little clothes are so cute! It will be interesting to see which items will become our favorites. Thank you for your kind words and I am sure I will enjoy the rest of the pregnancy. - Iisa

1937 we got in Finland law for helping ladies who waited baby. Next year help started and after that KELA is giving all parents who wait baby this box! Because in Finland babies also sleep in winter outside you need warm to wear her! Outside sleeping is daytime so you might need some things to help monitoring her! I'm happy for your new born! And God bless you all!

Congrats on the baby!! I am a father of 3. Every time we chose the babybox. It is something every country should have.

@AussieFin

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations KaiNiska 🎈🎊 and yes I would do the same!!

Congrats guys wish we got something like that in Australia, so useful

@AussieFin

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it would be nice!

So this was also "the reveal of the partner" -video! You are such a lovely couple! ^.^ I find it funny that the Kela includes condoms in the BabyBox, as if they are wishing not to send anymore babyboxes... :D ..And to mention: I know that the birthrate in Finland is in decline, and that is a bad thing for us as a nation.. :/ Edit: It was lovely to meet You Isa!

@AussieFin

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was trying my best since I am not used to being the one in front of the camera. Haha yes that is funny. But I think the birthrate has finally been increasing since last year which is good for Finland. I hope you keep watching the videos! - Iisa

@magicofshootingstar5825

2 жыл бұрын

Not to be buzzkill but you do know that's not the real reason right? 😃 It has multiple reasons including the fact that many women can't use the same birthcontrol after birth than before trying of baby so lot of people start with condoms. Also there are other health reasons too but I don't want to misquote and I'm too tired to actually google them at the moment. 😅

I wish you guys so much love and happiness and congratulations for the baby! And jack keep up the good work "mate"👍

@AussieFin

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Timo 🙏

Exciting unboxing for both of you! Yeah definitely a good deal to get the box. It's also a great way to wrap your minds around the whole idea of having a baby. Oh and you really don't need much else than what is in the box for the first months. Good luck!

@AussieFin

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is definitely a great deal! And like you said it makes it feel more real that we are actually having a baby soon. Thank you! - Iisa

Aww really lovely. We have baby bags in the UK...with nappies and wipes etc but gosh, nothing like the Finnish Box! Excellent! I'm don't know if the UK version has improved because this was a while ago! X

@AussieFin

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah this box is so crazy!

So cute🥰🥰🥰 Here in America, I'm legit jelly though😅

Ups !happy wife -happy life.....cute together!!!

@AussieFin

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Aww 😂 you are such a cute married couple, even having the same he he laugh

@AussieFin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks JoLi ❤️

What a wonderful idea! And Iisa you did so well in front of the camera 💜 is this something issued by an organisation or the government? What a great initiative xx congratulations and can’t wait to meet little button x

@AussieFin

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It is issued by the government and you apply it through the social security system. Can’t wait to meet her and all of you guys either! - Iisa

@mikrokupu

2 жыл бұрын

The Baby Box is an old Finnish tradition, nowdays it's like the government welcoming the new baby to the world :) The thick sleeping bag is for outdoor naps in winter. Nordic babys often take naps outside in winter (on the balcony etc), even in subzero temperature.

@auvomesilampi6325

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikrokupuGovernment loves to spend taxpayers money on whatever and get the credit for it.

@mikrokupu

2 жыл бұрын

@@auvomesilampi6325 So you want to cut this 75 years old tradition? 😉

@mottee

2 жыл бұрын

@@auvomesilampi6325 I am pretty sure that the majority of Finns think this is money very, very well spent.

Hyvää Suomea 🇫🇮💙🇫🇮

Box is worth more then the money

@AussieFin

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

Babies grow so fast that the clothes won’t be too big for long 😁

@AussieFin

Жыл бұрын

Felicity has out grown most of them!

3 x boxes here... It's free (we pay heavy taxes tho) and full of usefull clothes.

@AussieFin

2 жыл бұрын

its amazing value!!

You’ve probably figured this out by now but the box contains clothing sizes from newborn to year.

What types of facilities that finish government can provide?

Australia has I believe the baby bonus.

As a tip: get *bamboo diapers* ! They don't smell as much as normal diapers, they degrage with other bio-trash in like 6-8 months (a normal diaper can take years to break down) and they are made from renuable ingredients! I swear everyone I know with kids swear by them and we also gift a package or two to everyone! Unfortunately I was born just a year or two before bamboo diapers became a thing in Finland, but otherwise bamboo fiapers would have been a thing for our family too.

@AussieFin

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Maria Thanks for the tip I will be sure to get Iisa on board with that 👍

Did you have the baby sleep outside for day naps? That sleeping bag would’ve been handy for that in winter 😊

@AussieFin

Жыл бұрын

Hey Anni! Yes our daughter Felicity did sleep outside in her pram a few times 😊

You clearly said that it is crazy to have clothes for the baby. So, if Australians are so unfamiliar with having clothing, why should there be clothes for babies as part of maternity support 😜😉

i think it would be silly to take the cash as the contents are worth so much more. it is a lovely thing they are doing. i wish they did this in the UK

@caitscaits

Ай бұрын

They do in Scotland

Did you think some clothes were too big? My son is seventeen and two meters tall.

@AussieFin

2 жыл бұрын

Yes some of the clothes were definitely quite big! But who knows, maybe our daughter will be quite tall too since we both are tall. - Iisa and Jack

@Stebetto3

2 жыл бұрын

@@AussieFin Babys will grow very fast. Clothes what are now too big. Are soon too small..

Women is in Love, Man is in panic(is this really happening to me)...

Maybe if you paid those exorbitant taxes that these people pay, you might get this fancy package. I don’t believe it’s necessary. Go buy what you like. In Canada the gov sets up an education fund for you when you are born in hope you save it till you are 18 spend it for university expenses yah I know education is free over there but then use it to buy a car or rent or food. No they are not better off than in other counties but it makes them feel better that they think they are. Good for you clap! Clap ! Clap!

I wish the US had something like this. My babies were huge and my 2nd wore a 60cm sized zipper from hanna andersson on his first day. Newborn is generally 50cm but my kiddos were 9.5 and 11lbs respectively. Nice thing about clothes like finland gives you is you can fold cuffs and have extensions on onesies which allow for a much larger size range. In usa my kids blew through the baby sizes because stuff here isnt designed like that