Is Fox news unironically the best place to learn about your new favorite social dem?
this post was submitted on 25 Jun 2025
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I actually have no idea what that even means... Could you help me out with some context?
I'm from Scotland and here, every time a pregnant person is registered with the NHS (we have universal free healthcare, which is normal in Europe, so this is pretty much every pregnant person), they're automatically enrolled for a baby box to be mailed to their home a couple of weeks before the baby's due date.
The baby box includes a ton of stuff designed to help parents take care of a baby in their first few years, including the box itself doubling as a cot. Loads more details here, it's been super well received since they introduced it 10 years ago ish: https://www.scotland.org/live-in-scotland/progressive-scotland/baby-box
CA also does this. they give you a lot of baby supplies as you leave the hospital with the baby the first time, it's super helpful.
Good to know, everywhere should do it!
I'm guessing even in California you have to pay for it though?
In Scotland, doctors offices and hospitals don't even have cash registers cos money is not something the citizens ever have to think about when it comes to healthcare, I feel sorry for anyone who has to exist in the US where money and healthcare are tied together
In Finland, parents of newborns receive a cardboard box that doubles as a tiny sleeping space. It's filled with essentials like diapers, a sleeping bag, small mattress, toiletries, etc.
It's like your new player gets basic gear at Level 1, minus the bronze sword and 10gp.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maternity_package
Why Finnish babies sleep in cardboard boxes
10 GP probably isn't a bad idea
That's the buying price in the market section of town.
Love the video game analogy lmfao It paints a funny picture