10 great Finnish innovations
From boxes of baby clothes to free education to prevention of suicide – small country, big ideas Safe, happy and free: does Finland have all the answers?
by Jon Henley
Feb 12, 2018
2 minutes
Maternity pack
Finland’s “baby box” was introduced for poor mothers in 1938 and extended to all in 1949, when it held fabrics, a sewing kit, baby clothes, nappies and a mattress (the box itself doubled as a cot). The contents has changed over time (it now includes a duvet, quilted suit, bonnet, socks and
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