Hi, I have started a petition to try and get a scheme similar to the one in finland here in the UK. All expectant mothers in finland that go to a doctor/midwife appointment before the fourth month of pregnancy receive a box containing everything they will need for the first montb of the babys life including vests, sleep suits, sleeping bags etc. In addition to the items received in the box, the box itself caomes with a mattress and fitted sheet so that the box can be used as a bed/moses basket. The contents of the box changes to meet current needs of parents and children. The colours of the box and garments change slightly on a yearly basis but are always gender nuteral meaning that the clothes can be passed down between siblings. There is also an option in Finland to forgoe the box in exchange for cash although the amount of money is less than the value of the box. Since the box scheme started the infant mortality rate has dramaticly decreased.
In my opinion the box offers every baby the same start in life no matter what background they come from.
If you agree please sign: epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/73965
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charlingx · 19/01/2015 19:47
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