Finnish Babies Sleep In Boxes

Many Finnish babies spend their first nights sleeping in a cardboard box. For decades, the Finnish government has provided expectant mothers with a maternity package filled with baby supplies, clothing, and essentials. The box includes a small mattress designed to fit inside, allowing it to serve as a baby's first bed. The tradition became a well-known symbol of Finland's efforts to give every newborn an equal start in life.

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