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To think that british mothers would benefit from a Finish style maternity pack

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ReallyTired · 05/06/2013 14:27

In the UK low income mothers get a surestart grant, but in Finland the governant gives all mothers a box with a range of stuff in it or mothers can opt to take cash (140 euros).

I imagine that the Finish governant can negioate really good deals with baby clothes manufactorers and buy in bulk. It means that the money goes further. I feel that having the option of a box instead of a surestart grant would mean that mothers would get more without costing the governant more. The box includes toys, books, breastpads and even condoms. There is none of the crap associated with the dreaded bounty packs. It also ensures that the tax payers's money actually gets spent on the baby.

Finish baby pack

Apparently this pack has reduced infant mortality and encouraged mothers to attend ante natal care.

The only downside is whether we would really want every baby in the UK dressed the same.

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flippinada · 05/06/2013 22:06

What an absolutely brilliant idea, I wish we did that over here.

The contents of the box are great, just about everything you need is in there and lovely stuff too.

BlackeyedSusan · 05/06/2013 22:35

it sounds a lovely idea.

we were really lucky and had stuff given to us. not everyone is so lucky.

hopefully, the tax payers money that went on sure start grants will be paid back when the baby is grrown and paying ni/tax for the moaners state pensions/winter fuel allowance/healthcare.

Elquota · 05/06/2013 22:54

Certainly much nicer than the Bounty Pack full of advertising! No horrid Bounty "lady" too!

surroundedbyblondes · 05/06/2013 22:54

I think it sounds fantastic!! Not just for parents who are struggling financially but for everyone.

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