What is Finland’s maternity package, or Finnish baby box?

Short answer: the maternity package is the goods-based option of Kela’s maternity grant. It contains baby clothes and care items. It is not a souvenir sold to visitors, and visiting Finland does not establish entitlement.

What is in the 2026 package?

Kela’s 2026 product page lists 52 items, including clothing in different sizes and everyday baby supplies. Checked on 11 November 2026.

Check individual descriptions for sizes and materials. An old photograph or social-media unboxing may show a different edition.

Package or cash?

The maternity grant offers a package or cash alternative under Kela’s conditions. Compare the choice with what your family already owns and needs. The product list is more useful than guessing retail values.

Kela’s frequently asked questions explains that Kela does not sell the package. A commercial baby box is a different product. Distribution of a new edition begins after remaining packages from the previous edition have been used.

When should you apply?

For a pregnancy-based application, Kela’s standard timetable requires a health examination before the end of the fourth month of pregnancy, a certificate confirming at least 154 days of pregnancy, and an application no later than two months before the due date. Checked on 11 November 2026.

Submit the application and required certificate through OmaKela. Adoption has its own procedure. Residence and international circumstances can affect entitlement, so check the full maternity grant guidance. In Åland, the application goes to municipal social services.

When the package arrives

Compare the contents with the enclosed list. Sort clothes by size so the smallest items are not overlooked. Keep product instructions. Ask your maternity and child health clinic about your baby’s individual care needs.

Travel planning is covered separately in the Finland with children guide. For seasonal planning, see the family weather guide.

Official sources

Checked on 11 November 2026.

• Kela: 2026 maternity package
• Kela: maternity grant and applications
• Kela: maternity package questions