"a little letter from kela" worst nightmare

The baby box is one of the things i’m proud in Finland ❤️

Fun fact: with twins you are allowed three boxes (from personal experience you're gonna need it). With triplets even more. Anyway, the boxes are one of the few things in Finland EVERYONE agrees on. Suggesting taking them away is a political suicide. THAT is how integral the boxes are to Finnish culture.

the goverment in USA: hides aliens and secretly tests weapons meanwhile in Finland : the goverment gives you a box full of baby stuff when you’re getting a baby

The Finnish baby box idea is charming. even more impressive is that they make it happen and the stuff inside is of decent quality and practical. it's not just a bunch of junk.

The box was first introduced in late 1930s. Twins will give you 3 boxes, triples will give you 6 boxes. What I heard from my grandparents about it: Finland was extremely poor for a long time after WW2, as big payments to Soviet Union were being made as per the international peace agreement, and baby boxes were literally everything many babies got. It was an incredible thing with tangible importance for many moms and newborns, and that's why it has stayed as an important cultural thing, even if many moms nowadays wouldn't really need it. A status symbol for the nation's history in caring about its citizens. That's why so many want it to stay, including people who aren't going to have children. Also, mothers to be through adoption get one too, even if the child is an older one and won't be able to wear any of the clothing, so that's why the option for taking money is good to have.

The baby box colors and patterns change every year, you can spot a certain year in old family photos: "Oh blue bunnies! That was 2008!" :)

Funny thing: that water thermometer has been the same for decades. My mom saved my old one from the '70s and it looks exactly the same 😮🤯

Scotland now does baby boxes too.

9:22 "aijjaa, mm.." how nice that you use finnish language that spontaniously

Finland is AWESOME!!💜🎉🎉🌷 I’ve been watching a few you tube videos on Finland, and I’ve come to believe that the whole world would be much happier if we had a government like theirs. Really Really well done. Great Job Finnish People!!🎉🏆🥇!

Just a tip - you can use the box to store stuff in you might want to keep as memories from when your baby grows up, that might be fun for them to look at as well when they're older! Mom did that for me and my siblings and she still has them stored up in the attic lol

okay thats... nojoo we'll have to do something xddd

Harja on vauvan hiuksia ja päänahkaa varten. Eka hierotte vauvan päähän vähän vauvaölyä ja harjaatte sen jälkeen niin lapsen päästä irtoaa karsta. (karsta on vissiin kuin kuollutta ihoa+likaa) Ja sitä kehittyy päähän muistaakseni noin 1-2vuatiaaksi asti. T. 6kk ikäisen lapsen äiti The brush is for baby hair and scalp. You rub a little baby oil on the baby's head and then brush the baby off and remove the karst. (the karst is viscous like dead skin + dirt) And so it develops babys head until about 1-2 years old. T. Mother of a child 6 months old Nonii nyt laitoin sen tähän näi jos ihmiset alkais näkee..

I have a feeling that at the point I have a baby (not planning on one quite yet) I'll rely heavily on this. All the free stuff for sure helps when you don't have a ton of money. 170€ vs the value for all the stuff included makes this box a clear choice. I love that Finland provides this, I'm certain it means a lot to first-time parents!

The value of the content is far over 300€ if you buy all this from a shop. So it's quite wise to choose the box instead of 170€.

Love the baby box, kudos to the Finnish Government. it would be nice if other countries followed Finland's example of care for their growing population.

dad "I can't believe baby's head will be this small" mom "I can't believe baby's head will be that large"

She has the true finnish mom aura around her 👍

Some of the clothes might be rough at first but I think after you wash them they’ll become softer

My mom has kept some of the things from the box she got for me. Including the box itself :D a good box, survived 27 years so far and it doesnt even look worn out.

The box should contain: shorts, hoodie, fishing rod, and a box of maxalaatikko

The box from Playstation is such a great gift! So thoughtful, very cute😊 I loved the nature theme of this years' baby clothes in the maternity box😍

That paternity package was A+++

Omg! That playstation box was so super adorable! Back in my kids baby times (09&14) i did for my husband dad box, stuff you "need" for survive from baby years 😂💕 congratulations for both 💕

These baby boxes are the best, i had 2 and everything is useful. 😍😍💕

That PlayStation paternity box was amazing, haha :D

Can't wait for the baby unboxing! 😂

I was born in the 80's and my mom still has the brown sleeping bag from that baby box. 😁

Another great thing from Finland..exiting times ahead.

I remember seeing a baby box in the museum in Helsinki and thinking that it was too good to be true! That’s so awesome!!!!!! I’m stoked for baby Cad!!!!!💖💖💖

Disappointed, no baby in box. Would not reccommend 4/10

Congratulations!!!! I remember when I received my box(2014), I was very happy because in Philippines we don't have that maternity box.

Congratulations on the little one, Dave & Cat!

Cool that both of you were in this video! I was almost going to the next video, but luckily I got to see the Fathernity box as well, so awesome :D

You should name your baby Otso because its a nickname for bear in finland :D

Good luck with everything! Great videos!

I think the mitten clips is Nordic, because I seen them in Norway and Sweden, also pantyhose/ stockings for both girl and boys in winter. Most clothes get softer when you wash them and the ones you didnt like, used them for emergency trousers.

We got that same baby Animal but a Brown one and now after two years that bunny is her favourite thing ever. Precious.

Congratulations 👶🏼💞

Omgoodness you guys are too adorable

Such a great video guys! I love it! 😅 And you got lucky with the box and patterns too, they vary a lot :) love ya, see you soon!

Congratulations about the baby! I didn't know she is pregnant ❤️❤️❤️❤️

i had the gloves clipped to my coat when I was little in the USA. that is a common kid thing.

Ahh I haven’t caught up with your channel in a while, what lovely news! So happy for you guys! Me and Finnish hubby are expecting our first baby too in January 😊 Can’t wait to get the box!

Yaay! Finnally.. Everything you need, Yes, the box has made less children dies in Finland.. by them sleeping it... Lowest in world... Everything is so good and worth getting it free, many places in world has start copy the finnish baby box.. How nice for both to open it, makes it more real.. 😊

Wow! I love the clothes! 😍

I had my sleeping bag for years, I liked laying on it outside, reading and eating cream crackers in the sun. I think it turned back to atoms, it was very loved. And I remember trying to cram myself into the box for a in promptu nap and realizing I dont fit anymore (hashtag: my first trauma). The box was so cozy and safe place, I loved it there. Then it became moms memento box, she saved some of my “cuter” baby stuff in it. Since I was born in -76, the box was plain white and everything else was yellow, brown, infection green and orange.. and velour. Fit for babies and Ron Jeremy. Cute as barf.. I still have my first toy tho, blonde ragdoll boy named Ville. I have sucked his hands shapeless, poor dude. We are not parting ways anytime soon, hes still into me :)

A paternity box, lol 🙃 Congrats to you and Cat!

This video has very big chance of becoming viral.

Dave, you are good... good luck to both.

The "New Player has joined" shirt is so cute!

you guys are having a baby??? it's been a while since I watched your videos and I'm so happy for you!!

Congrats, it seems thats getting closer to see the baby. I got the finnish maternity package eventhough i was living in Vietnam as when i was pregnant my second baby from Kela, unfortunatelly i cant get as a package due to delivery cost and need to choose as a cash due to delivery cost. My Japanese friend told me that she ordered/bought the package for her son from one of Finnish company who sell the similar package and deliver it worldwide, so basically even non Finnish residents we could ordered (i heard that the stuffs depend on the weather we’re staying).

That ps shirt for the little one is so adorable 😄

I love the little book where you upgrade information about the baby's first words, teeth,walking and how happy the baby was :) My parents didn't really fill it for long and I am kinda sad about it :(

Aww! I got one back in 2003 when my first was born :D I still got those nail scissors!

Aww so cute, I love the bears! I can't believe how fast your pregnancy is going :) x

I still use my babybox towel. 25 years and counting and not a single scratch :D

Proud to be part Finish. :)

Omg you two are just too cute and ever cuter when you have someone to fill in those clothes.

That is sooo cool! I wish they did that here in America!

My little sister will like that!! 😍

You are such a lovely couple and you are having a child! Blessings to your whole family luolaisä

Huh, I didn't know the box gives you that many clothes. It's even better than I thought it was :)

8:22 "hey excuse me can I pull out something" well we all know Dave certainly didn't

congrats!

"We are ready now."

Ni är nog ganska härliga typer faktiskt! 😊

wow they must have had those towels with the hood for ages. i still remember having mine when i was a kid

Aww pregnant Cat is so cute 🥺😍

Greetings from Finland! Yeah!

The maternity box is awesome but the paternity box was pretty funny as well

Congratulations on receiving your baby box! So Much Cool Stuff! *Video idea* for you guys: You can choose between the box and the cash (E170). How much of the contents of the box could you buy for E170, I wonder? Half? A quarter? (...prices being notoriously high in Finland). Anyway, well done and all the best!

Nice one guys! 👌 I have always called it the *Maternity Box*. Even my Dad in Australia thinks the “👶📦 “ is truly a great invention and is so useful. We both agree! ☺️ such cool designs in all of the materials as well. Good luck with the rest of the pregnancy and hope everything goes well! -Thomas

The clothes were so cute. 😍

The baby box is obviously great but I love that Sony paternity box 😂

"Too little, too late." I'm wetting myself here. :D Kat, commendations on that one. Beautifully executed.

I'm just saying that's the optimal chair choice right there at the end of the video

My baby slept inside that box in daytimes at living room. It was also a place to quickly put baby down if needed :).

Happy for you ;)

Happy Baby, a little late. The Finish Baby Box is a very, practical and nice idea. I would put a little less white in the box, my baby was very messy, but this is so very nice.

It does happen in Scotland in the UK, Dave. 😉

Congratz!

Aah my mum is having her babies (yes babies) in October too❤️

We actually have the same thing in Scotland 😊

Finally!

This does bring back memories. I kind of remember that they were also quite challenging times, but my god how nice babies are... Luckily - especially with our first one, we had basically no idea, but the job kind of taught its doer, as the saying in Finnish goes :)

The ps bag 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

I remember sleeping in the "sleeping bag thingy" for years because it was so comfortable, soft and warm, until I grew out of it.

She said duvet cover, not Dave cover! :D

some clothes there might seem coarse on waxy or something, but you are sopposed to wash them before use ;)

I'm ordering the same box in a few months :)

We legit got this same package in July. The little critter was born yesterday. Good to finally know what was in it! Wife's a tiny bit annoyed at me now...

So much better than the 170 euros 👏!

Such a nice wholesome way to take a break from CoD Black Ops.

So nice you made video of this. ❤️ Finland rules!

I'm so proud to be a Finnish person after seeing this video, The best country in the world! It's lovely to see you being that happy

Greetings from Australia .Hi lve been to Finland twice.l think the box is great and you get so much stuff.l think you can buy the box through a compamy that delivers around the world

It actually does happen in the uk now.. well, at least we have the baby boxes in Scotland. I had my first baby in Scotland and my second baby in Finalnd. The finnish box is better.