Petition · past parliament
Bring baby boxes to Britain
Closed
132 signatures
What the petition asks
BBC news Vanessa Barford (2016) wrote a brilliant article discussing the benefits to baby boxes in Finland. Since the boxes were introduced cot death dropped significantly in Finland and now Finland has the lowest mortality rates in the World.
Barford (2016) stated that It's a tradition that dates back to the 1930s. Every new mother, regardless of background or income, gets a baby box from the government. The box contains a stash of supplies - bibs, bodysuits, nappies, a sleeping bag, outdoor gear, bathing products - as well as a small mattress. Putting the mattress in the bottom of the box creates the baby's first bed.
Timeline
| 6 Apr 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Oct 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
132
Status
Closed
Opened
6 Apr 2016
Closed
6 Oct 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.