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In reply to the discussion: Why Finnish babies sleep in cardboard boxes [View all]The Straight Story
(48,121 posts)17. And the last item listed that comes in the box...Condoms
Mattress, mattress cover, undersheet, duvet cover, blanket, sleeping bag/quilt
Box itself doubles as a crib
Snowsuit, hat, insulated mittens and booties
Light hooded suit and knitted overalls
Socks and mittens, knitted hat and balaclava
Bodysuits, romper suits and leggings in unisex colours and patterns
Hooded bath towel, nail scissors, hairbrush, toothbrush, bath thermometer, nappy cream, wash cloth
Cloth nappy set and muslin squares
Picture book and teething toy
Bra pads, condoms
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When TPTB are eaten up with a right-wing ideology and mantra that has permeated every stratum of
indepat
Nov 2013
#34
All this and an uber-wealthy class living in walled/gated communities where those of the 99% will
indepat
Nov 2013
#46
"general welfare of the United States" now means the MIC and our corporate overlords.
SammyWinstonJack
Nov 2013
#30
Cartainly they could lop off the top 50% who can easily afford a cardboard box.
maced666
Nov 2013
#18
How do you know that the govt doesn't already offer post birth care of some form?
SammyWinstonJack
Nov 2013
#32
Of course they do. Finland has NHS, like all civilised countries do. And parental leave. :)
idwiyo
Nov 2013
#49
Once it's means tested there's pressure from the people who don't get it to cut corners.
LeftyMom
Nov 2013
#33
James Thompson is an American writer who has lived in Finland for many years
Lydia Leftcoast
Nov 2013
#23
Wow, some Americans are around for 30 or 40 years before they start sleeping in cardboard boxes
Bucky
Nov 2013
#43