New parents in Newfoundland and Labrador can now avail of a Finnish-inspired baby box program to reduce infant mortality. Baby Boxes in St. John's1:51The idea comes from Finland, where new parents have been receiving boxes filled with baby supplies since the 1930s. The Baby Box Company, the enterprise that introduced the program to Canada, started handing out boxes last year. "Our goal is to bring them nationwide," said Theresa Moore, director of community programs for the Baby Box Company. The company hopes to offer baby boxes across the country by March.

Source: CBC News January 28, 2017 21:33 UTC