First-ever exhibition exploring the history of the maternity package
The unique history of the Finnish maternity package from the 1930s to the present is featured at the Hooray for a good start! exhibition organised from 29 June to 2 September 2012 at Virka Gallery in HelsinkiUnder the maternity grant programme, all Finnish parents are given the choice between a cash grant and a box of childcare items, known as the maternity package. Nearly all first-time parents opt for the maternity package, which is delivered to more than 40,000 families each year. The colourful history of the maternity package is now showcased at the Hooray for a good start! exhibition.