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Finnish baby boxes

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39up · 27/10/2016 15:27

Has anyone bought one of these boxes, based off the Finnish government issued boxes? I've seen a few online and they look like quite good value but I don't know if the quality of the goods is really decent and whether the box really works instead of a Moses basket.

Does anyone have any advice?

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EllieM22 · 27/10/2016 15:37

Placemarking as I want to know the same! Got a crib for our room but want something for downstairs naps

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ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 27/10/2016 15:40

Are you Scottish? If so if baby is born in 2017, you'll get given one.

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Leirope · 27/10/2016 15:41

We bought one for DS from the Finnish Baby Box Co and thought it was great. The clothes are good quality and come in lots of different sizes, so you have something new to look forward to every couple of months or so. It's not as portable as a Moses basket, so we have the box in the living room and a side crib in the bedroom. It doesn't have everything you need so you'll still need to get extras but it's a good starting point. DS is almost too big for it now at 4.5 months, but that's because he's a giant and it should last until 6 months.

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LemonBreeland · 27/10/2016 15:41

I didn't realise you could buy them. The Scottish Government are going to bring them in. I think it is next year. It's such a great idea.

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Leirope · 27/10/2016 15:48

Here's a pic of everything you get, plus one of DS about a month ago having a wee nap plus wearing one of the babygros. Forgot to mention that they tailor the contents for summer/ winter babies too.

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39up · 27/10/2016 15:48

I am Scottish! I didn't know I was going to get one. Baby is due Feb 2017.

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PetraStrorm · 27/10/2016 15:50

I have family in Finland and they loved their baby boxes (most recent baby was born in 2015). Really good quality stuff.

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ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 27/10/2016 15:56

I am Scottish! I didn't know I was going to get one. Baby is due Feb 2017.

Oops, I just double checked Orkney and Clackmannanshire will get from Jan 1st 2017, everywhere else Summer 2017. You might need to cross your legs...