I remember the crazy buying I did before Anya was born. I bought way too much because somebody somewhere convinced me that I absolutely needed it. Of course I never ended up using a lot of the things but at the time I didn’t know any better. Recently I came across the Finnish concept of all expectant mums receiving a baby ‘starter pack’ and I thought it was such a sweet and practical idea. The State sends all mums to be a cardboard box filled with baby essentials like bodysuits, sleeping bags, bathing products, bedding and more. Once emptied, the cardboard box with a supplied mattress becomes the baby’s first bed. Isn’t that a lovely custom and so helpful for a new mum?
Almondella (a new-ish Finnish brand) has taken this concept and created a range of beautiful boxes to suit various ages from newborn to 3 years old. Depending on the age and sex of the baby, Almondella put together a box with stylish toys, clothes, books, bathing products and more. I think this is such a lovely idea so I’ve joined hands with Almondella to giveaway one box of goodies to one lucky reader. The winner’s box will be tailored to their childs age and sex and will be full of the cutest goodies as you can see from the pictures.
Most of Almondella’s products come from small, independent Scandinavian brands which offer beautiful design and products that are practical and built to last. You can order these boxes on a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription which will be delivered to your door or they also have one off gift boxes. The idea of getting a beautiful little package for your baby tailored to their developmental and physical needs is lovely. Much like the Finnish State concept, it takes the hassle out of buying and choosing. These gorgeous boxes of goodies also make a wonderful gift especially for a new mum.
The giveaway: One lucky winner will receive one Almondella gift box that has been put together specially for them based on their babies age and sex.
To enter: Simply leave a comment below with your babies age and sex.
One entry per person and this competition is open to all my readers worldwide – yay! The competition closes at midnight (UK time) on Sunday 25th May 2014. Any entries after this time will not be counted. The winner will be announced on this post and on my facebook page on Tuesday 27th May 2014.
This giveaway is now closed. The winner is Maxine. Congrats Maxine!
What a lovely GAW, I would like to win 4 my little girl Sam who ‘s 7 month now.
What a lovely concept! Would love to win this for my nephew, who just turned1.
They look like such lovely items.
My baby girl is 6 weeks old. 🙂
These are great, I wish we had this in the States!!
My son is 8 months old.
Thank you for the contest!!
What a fantastic idea. I wish someone had given me a new born box and said that’s it, you don’t need anything else! I stressed for weeks about what to buy or not buy.
My daughter is now 9 months old.
My two year old daughter spends quite a lot of time in cardboard boxes (through choice). I love the concept of surprise gifts and clothes arriving on the door step.
i love these. A Fantastic take on a great state tradition.
I have a boy aged 9 months
Oh I have to play. I love love all the gifts & surprises.
Roman is 4 month and Louise 5 years old .
Kisses
Lovely selection!
A wonderful thoughtful idea, especially for those families who are struggling. I would like
to win it for a dear friend of mine who has with a 4 week old girl.
Gorgeous products and great business idea!
I have a 3 year old daughter, Milla, and a 11 month old boy, James. Thanks!
Love this idea! Charlotte is going to 12 weeks this week (eek!) 🙂
sooo nice things! my little boy would be so happy! he´s almost 2 years old!
I love Scandinavian design so this would be wonderful to receive! Honey is a 3 year old girl.Thank you.
Beautiful items !
My daughter Xanthe is 5 weeks old.
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Oh wow, what a fab giveaway! I have a daughter who is 4 years old.
Hi there!
I’m a proud father of 13 months twin girls… and we all love scandinavian design!
Yet to be born…. but would love some things for the baby to come. 🙂
Amazing gift! I have a daughter Emily who is 3 years old.
So cute!!! Would love this for my little girl who is going to be two soon
boy 6 months
I have a boy called Eli who is 14 weeks old
I have Maxwell who is 2 years old.