20% of the population in Upplands Väsby is Swedenfinnish. This means they are Finns living in Sweden. This series of caches introduce you to Finnish activities, some more crazy than others!
The maternity package
Why do Finnish babies sleep in a cardboard box? All expectant or adoptive parents who live in Finland or are covered by the Finnish social security system receive a maternity package by Finnish social security institution. The package is free and contains children's clothes and other necessary items, such as nappies, bedding, cloth, gauze towels and child-care products. It was first issued in 1938 to parents with a low income, and contained a blanket, crib sheets, diapers, and fabric which parents could use to sew clothing for the baby. The package comes in a handy cardboard box, which is a perfect first bed for the baby!